Coach comment

Target Rifle Australia Inc

Comment on Coaching
Please complete this questionnaire if you wish to comment on.....
Coaching activities in a general sense, or specifically within your State,
or the NCAS Coaching Courses (ie Level 1 or 2)
All the components are optional and your comments are valued.
Remember to use your mouse to move through the categories
- the ENTER button will send the document whether you have finished entering or not!!

Name:

Email: State Association

Completion of this questionnaire is easy - it's colour coded to a degree. You do not need to answer all the questions for the information to be valid. First section is primarily for coaches, next section is for shooters. You are welcome to answer all or some of the questions in one or both blocks if they apply to you.

1. If you are a coach ...........

Do you hold NCAS coach accreditation    Yes    No     Used to - now expired

If your answer was Yes...

at what level          Level 1         Level 2

Your NCAS accreditation number   and it's valid to
(leave this blank if you are not sure)
Are you aware of the requirements of "Updating" to keep your accreditation.
Follow this link to read the TRA update policy. The current Level 1 & 2 Course is also available in summary, as well as in full in the Member's Services area..

Do you feel that you have sufficient coaching or update opportunities within your State
          Yes         No          Not sure

Have you any ideas of events that you would like to see happening....(Club, State or National)

If your answer was No ...

would you consider completing a course in the future     Yes    No   Maybe

If you are interested in coaching, is there any particular reason/s preventing you from completing an accredited course in the future (you may select more than one)

   I have no spare time to do courses
   the courses are too long
   did a course ages ago, and it was not good
   my State hasn't run any courses
   I don't believe that I need a course to be a coach
   I'm not good at book work
   I didn't know the course was available
   never really thought about it
   perhaps it will be too complicated

The Level 1 & 2 Course Syllabus is available on the TRA website in the Member's Services area - for an overview of the topics included in both the Level 1 & 2 syllabus, follow this link. Level 1 can be completed in one full week-end, and level 2 is worked over two week-ends.
Would you like to be kept informed of any coaching accreditation courses that may be happening in your State?
                              Yes   No

If your answer was ...used to - now expired

Is there a particular reason why you let your accreditation lapse (you may select more than one)

didn't know when it had expired
forgot to send in the re-accreditation forms
I don't agree with the accreditation system
I'm not coaching anymore
It's too expensive to renew the accreditation every four years (approx $16.50)
I didn't think I had enough points to update
seemed too complicated to read the information on updating and keep a log book
The Level 1 & 2 courses have been completely re-written in the past 12 months - so if you completed a course previously, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. To see how easy it is to maintain your accreditation over a four year period, use this link to view the TRA Update Policy Guidelines.

Although your accreditation may have lapsed, if you are actively coaching, there may be a way to re-accredit without having to again complete a full course. Please contact the TRA Coaching Council to discuss your particular circumstances.

Do you feel that coaches have sufficient coaching opportunities within your club or State
Yes         No          Not sure

Have you any ideas of events that you would like to see happening....(Club, State or National)

2. If you are a shooter ...........

At what level are you as a shooter...(you may select more than one).
   Club    State    National    International
Do you use a coach   Yes     No     Sometimes

Who would have given you the most help over the past 12 months in shooting (you may select more than one)
Club Coach     State Coach Coach from another State TRA Coach ASA HP Coach

Does your club hold coaching sessions
Yes - quite regularly
Yes - every now and then
No - very rarely
No - I've never known of one Does your State hold coaching sessions
Yes - quite regularly
Yes - every now and then
No - very rarely
No - I've never known of one

Would you attend club coaching events if they were held? Yes No Maybe
Would you attend State coaching events if they were held? Yes No Maybe

Does your State have a year-round and active "State Squad"    Yes    No
Are you part of that Squad     Yes    No

Do you agree or disagree with the statements below

Agree Disagree

TRA could do more (remember to list what the "more" is, in the box below)

No coaches come to my club and we don't have a coach in the club

Our club has more than one accredited coach

Too much attention is given to the few elite shooters, and not enough to the club shooters. (see the box below for further comment on this)

Shooters need to ask their State Association to conduct coaching events.

The coaches in my State are not experienced enough

Our Club coaches are doing a good job

I could achieve to a higher level if I had the right support. (see the box below)

My State could do more (see the box below)

Our State Coaches are doing a good job

TRA should be looking at National matters, and support the States to look after their Clubs.

   In light of your thoughts above, please offer comment on your specific needs in the box below
   Give some idea of the type of events/activities that you would attend and find useful.

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Thank you for taking the time to get this far. You can appreciate, that whatever is happening, it will not suit everyone. The task is to find the even balance. With your comments and suggestions on board, the TRA Coaching Council will endeavour to work for your continual improvement.

Compiled by Tricia Van Nus
Copyright � 2006 Target Rifle Australia Inc.
Revised: 21 April 2006