Great Britain Cycling Team youngsters Quillan Isidore, Joe Truman and Jack Carlin have completed the Level 1 Award in Coaching Cycling.
This is one of the opportunities offered to British Cycling athletes on the Senior Academy, which as part of its commitment to athlete development provides riders with the chance to undertake the first two stages on British Cycling’s coaching pathway.
Following a course of interactive online learning, the trio completed two face-to-face training days at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester to gain the qualification. For the final assessment, each of the riders was required to deliver their own coached session.
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“As part of the Academy, we want to be sure athletes get opportunities to broaden their skills and qualifications away from training and competition,” said Great Britain Cycling Team performance pathway manager Ian Yates.
“The qualification gives the riders an opportunity to explore a profession that may provide a back-up in case cycling doesn't work out.
“In addition, it’s a great chance to understand what it is like in their coach's shoes, which in turn will strengthen the athlete-coach relationship as they get to see things from a different perspective.”
The Level 1 Award in Coaching Cycling is the starting point and supports would-be coaches to deliver essential techniques to groups of riders. The course is appropriate for anyone wanting to get involved in coaching cycling, where some coaches go on to support their local Go-Ride Club for young people.
Quillan, Joe and Jack all started out at Go-Ride Clubs so have first-hand experience of coaching over many years. Combined with their experience of training and competition, the award will reinforce the riders’ understanding of the sport and provide a strong career choice for the future.
Foundations of Coaching Cycling (Level 1)
Courses run throughout the year at a number of locations and are open to anyone looking to getting involved in coaching cycling. Their flexibility means that studying can easily fit around a working week and there is support available through an online forum and course tutor.
Speaking of the course’s popularity, British Cycling’s coaching and education manager, Vinny Webb, said: “The Level 1 award has proven a highly practical and enjoyable course that meets the needs of learners. Whether individuals sign up with an encyclopaedic knowledge of cycling or are coming to it quite new, they qualify with the tools required to deliver engaging activities to groups of riders.
