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CHIEF INSTRUCTORS NOTES
How to structure a training session
It's very important that the coach takes the time to plan each training session. Training sessions should be
developed from two or three goals that have been identified for that session.
The elements of a training session that all coaches should include are:
" session introduction
" warm up
" skill and fitness activities
" cool down
" review

Gathering information and setting goals
Before planning a training session, coaches should gather information about the participants, and set goals.
If you are working with a new group, the type of information you might need includes:
" previous experience
" level of development, both with the technical and tactical skills
" what they like to doing with their horse and what motivates them
" goals and aspirations
" any illness, injury or medical condition that might restrict their ability to participate.

Goals should be established for the season as well as each training session.
Goals help to guide the program and provide a reference point to monitor
progress throughout the season. Important elements of goal setting include:
" involving the participants wherever possible in the goal-setting process
" using session goals to help guide the selection of activities for that session
" setting SMART goals - goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound.

Tips for selecting and designing training activities
" Plan so that activities flow from one to the next smoothly. Have equipment close at hand and develop
routines so that participants know what to do next
" Read manuals and books to get new ideas for activities and drills
" Drills and minor games from one sport can easily be adapted to suit another
" Over-plan rather than under-plan. It is easier to omit drills than to add unplanned drills
" Organize training sessions so that participants are actively involved. Use more groups with a small number
of participants rather than a few groups containing large numbers
" Avoid activities that require inactivity or drills that eliminate participants. It is likely that the participants to be
first eliminated will be the less skilled, exactly the participants who need most practice
" Plan drills so that participants have a good chance of success. This will improve motivation
" Even younger participants are capable of working independently in small groups.
Develop activity station cards that explain the drill to be practiced.

METROPOLITAN ZONE 1 2008 CHIEF INSTRUCTORS PANEL NEWS PAGE.
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Metropolitan Zone 1 Chief Instructors Panel.
Cheif Instructor	Michael Carlson [Northern Suburbs P.C.]	mca@sopura.com
Secretary	Kathryn Saunders [Corinda P.C.]	k.m.c64@virginbroadband.com.au
Panel	Sue Jones [Samford Golden Valley P.C.]	sjones@samford.net
	Erika Woodland [Brookfield P.C.]
	Paul Schuster [Samford Golden Valley P.C.]
	Bev Hamilton [Samford Golden Valley P.C.]
	Fiona Griffiths [Wynnum P.C.]	stkcntrl@bigpond.net.au

C.I.P. CLINICS CALENDAR 2008.
DATE.	EVENT and LOCATION.	CONTACT.
13th of March	Rules Information Night at PCAQ house.	Bev Hamilton 3355 7104
5th of April	Young Rider's Clinic at Runcorn.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
12th of April	Level C Prep No1, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
19th of April	Level O Clinic, TBA.	Sue Jones 3289 1371
10th of May	Level B & C Refresher Clinic, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
24th of May	Squad Training, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
31st of May	Level C Prep No2, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
7th of June	Sporting Judges Clinic, TBA.	Margie Davidson 5428 7094
21st of June	Level C Exam, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
12th of July	JF McGill Judges Clinic, TBA.	Sue Jones 3289 1371
20th of September	Level B Prep, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436
15th of November	Level B exam, TBA.	Michael Carlson 0417 746 436

CHIEF INSTRUCTORS NOTES How to structure a training session It's very important that the coach takes the time to plan each training session. Training sessions should be developed from two or three goals that have been identified for that session. The elements of a training session that all coaches should include are: " session introduction " warm up " skill and fitness activities " cool down " review Gathering information and setting goals Before planning a training session, coaches should gather information about the participants, and set goals. If you are working with a new group, the type of information you might need includes: " previous experience " level of development, both with the technical and tactical skills " what they like to doing with their horse and what motivates them " goals and aspirations " any illness, injury or medical condition that might restrict their ability to participate. Goals should be established for the season as well as each training session. Goals help to guide the program and provide a reference point to monitor progress throughout the season. Important elements of goal setting include: " involving the participants wherever possible in the goal-setting process " using session goals to help guide the selection of activities for that session " setting SMART goals - goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound. Tips for selecting and designing training activities " Plan so that activities flow from one to the next smoothly. Have equipment close at hand and develop routines so that participants know what to do next " Read manuals and books to get new ideas for activities and drills " Drills and minor games from one sport can easily be adapted to suit another " Over-plan rather than under-plan. It is easier to omit drills than to add unplanned drills " Organize training sessions so that participants are actively involved. Use more groups with a small number of participants rather than a few groups containing large numbers " Avoid activities that require inactivity or drills that eliminate participants. It is likely that the participants to be first eliminated will be the less skilled, exactly the participants who need most practice " Plan drills so that participants have a good chance of success. This will improve motivation " Even younger participants are capable of working independently in small groups. Develop activity station cards that explain the drill to be practiced.
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