Coach Connection Open for Registration

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We’re excited to announce the Term 4 2024 Canterbury Basketball Association (CBA) Coaches Connection Forum. This forum offers a unique chance for coaches of all levels to connect, collaborate, and improve their coaching skills.’

The normal CCF for coaches with 2+ years experience will be offered again with an exciting new curriculum, and we are most excited to announce another session prior focused on womens and girls in their early stages of coaching or wanting an entry point into coaching.

Held on Thursday evenings at Cashmere High School, this term’s forum includes two sessions each week, catering to different coaching levels. It’s a great opportunity to develop your coaching ability while engaging with the CBA community – and yes, food is provided!

The second session (October 31st) will be headlined by Pouakai Coach Paul Flynn running the women’s and girls session, and incoming 2025 Rams Head Coach Quinn Clinton running the Boys session.

It’s free to register, so make sure to sign up today!

When

Thursday, October 24th, October 31st, and November 7th

• Women and Girls Session: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Cashmere Year 9/10 Girls team as demonstration players)
  For coaches of all levels, with a focus on novice and intermediate coaches who are keen to connect and learn the basics of coaching.
• Open Session: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Cashmere Senior Boys team as demonstration players)
  For coaches with 2+ years of experience (high school, rep, or club), this is an opportunity to deepen your connection to the community and enhance your coaching skills.

Where

Cashmere High School

Cost

There is no cost for coaches to attend.

What

The forum focuses on developing coaches in the Why, How, and What of community coaching, using the Canterbury Basketball Style of Coaching. This is your chance to develop your approach with:

• Values-driven coaching
• Relationship-focused methods
• Process over outcomes

Coaches will also explore key strategies, including:

• Games and constraints-based practice
• High engagement and time on task
• Push and pull feedback
• Structured games and clear role clarity

Each session will start with a 30-minute classroom discussion to dive into the “whys” and “hows” of coaching. Coaches will then move on-court to observe or assist in a demonstration practice that focuses on a new “what” aspect of the CBA’s style of play each week.

Coach developers will be on hand to support you, answer questions, and provide guidance.

Session Breakdown

1. Thursday, October 24th
   • Classroom Focus (for both sessions): “Why” – Rituals and symbols or processes and systems? How great teams come together around purpose.
   • Girls Practice: Games-Based “Space” Practice
   • Boys Practice: SOP 1 Defense
2. Thursday, October 31st
   • Classroom Focus (for both sessions): “How” – Creating clear roles and games-based concepts for high engagement
   • Girls Practice: Games-Based “Pace” Practice (Paul Flynn leading)
   • Boys Practice: SOP 2 Defense (Quinn Clinton leading)
3. Thursday, November 7th
   • Classroom Focus (for both sessions): “What”
   • Girls Practice: Games-Based “Create” Practice
   • Boys Practice: SOP 2 Defense
4. Thursday, November 7th
   • Wrap up CCF by observing Pouākai Practice (all coaches from both sessions)

Snacks Provided!

We’ll make sure you’re fuelled and ready to go, with snacks available during the sessions.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Ben@Canterbury.Basketball.

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