Are you stuck for ideas? Need some help? Below are a variety of resources to assist coaches in a variety of topics:
If there is anything you think that is missing, or you would like to see, then please email the coach development manager.
Buddy Coaches
- Session Plan Bank
- YNZ Safety Requirements
- Coaching - Planning and Tips
- Miscellaneous
- Class Specific Guides
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Assistant Coaches
- Videos
- Drills
- Rules
- Session Plan Bank
- YNZ Safety Requirements
- Coaching - Planning and Tips
- Miscellaneous
- Class Specific Guides
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Upskilling Opportunities and Resources
Learn to Sail / Head / Master Coaches
- Coach kit - Magnetic Boats
- Professional Development
- Situations Vacant
- Regional Coaching Workshops
- Coaches Training Day Resources:
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Coach Developers
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Miscellaneous
Social Media
A lot of information is shared and posted in the Facebook group. Any articles, videos or vacant positions available will also appear on the page, so make sure you follow.
Yachting New Zealand Coaches Forum - the forum is for discussion and sharing of coaching resources
Yachting New Zealand Coaches - the coaches' page is for situations vacant, coaching articles, upcoming events, and anything else relevant to coaches
@YNZcoach - the Instagram account has updates on the latest courses and follows what YNZ is doing in the coaching space. Feel free to use this to message the Coach Development Manager with any coaching questions.
@YNZcoaching - Tiktok
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Session Plan Bank
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YNZ Safety Requirements
Here is a link to the YNZ safety requirements for our level 1 to 3 dinghy program, starting with Start... Sailing! and finishing at Go... Racing!
Regional Sports Trusts - Coaching Workshops and Resources
- Sport Northland
- Sport Waikato
- Sport Whanganui
- Sport Hawkes Bay
- Sport Wellington
- Sport Otago
- Sport Canterbury
- Sport Tasman
- Harbour Sport
- Sport Auckland
- Sport Bay of Plenty
- Sport Taranaki
Videos
Most people these days have a smartphone, tablet, or computer handy. Therefore, learning through videos is becoming ever more popular, especially on those days you can't get on the water. Check out the below for ideas, tips and tricks
Yachting New Zealand Coaching Resources playlist
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Professional Development
Not only should you be coaching and sharing knowledge to upskill the sailors you are coaching, but you should also be looking to upskill yourself as a coach as much as you can. This will ensure you can be the best coach you can be. Have a look below at the different courses and pathways available to you.
Coaching Pathways
Get into Coaching Brochure
Introduction to Judging
Powerboat Level 2 Course
First Aid Course
Engine Maintenance
VHF Radio
Reviews
Here are a few reviews on the different resources that are available to coaches.
YNZ Learn to Sail Book course outline
Yot Bot GPS Trackers
Tactics Book Review
YNZ Sailing Games Book
Wet Notes
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Drills
As a sailing coach, it is a given that most of your sessions will be made up of different drills. Don't forget TGFU (Teaching Games for Understanding). Drills can be fun! Below is a list of drills to help you in planning your sessions. If you have a good drill, please let Kirsten know and she can add it to the list.
Teamwork/Clear Air Drill
Golden Skills Posters
Starting in the centre of the line
Boat Handling round a mark
Upwind Slalom
Working a Side
Upwind through the Gate
Attack the Start from Either End
Attack the Start from the Pin End
Downwind Slalom Drill
For more drill/game/activity ideas, head to drilldictionary.com
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Rules
Rule 42 for Optimists
Rules Poster
Rules Quiz
Situations Vacant
Any situations vacant will be posted on the Yachting New Zealand Coaches Forum Facebook page. So be sure to join the group, and you won't miss a beat. We also post positions available to https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/about-us/situations-vacant
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Coaching - Planning and Tips
At what age to teach them
Coaches Lesson Plan
Dynamic Stretches
Regatta and Race Coach Planning template.
Help - I'm Nervous Article
How to Video a Sailing Briefing
Inclusive Coaching
Mid-Winter Coaching Tips
Psychological skills for 2 and 3 handed classes
Wayne's Coaching Tips
Wheel of Success
Miscellaneous
Tactical Sailing Game
Sailboat Racing Basics - Mark Johnson
Class Specific Guides
- Optimist J Sail Tuning Guide
- Optimist Tuning Guide
- Heavy Wind Techniques for a Laser
- How to get the most out of Sparring partnerships
- How to Trim Your Spinnaker
- How to Trim Your Headsails
- Parts of the Boat
- Starling Setup and Vital Information
- Starling Tuning Guide
- P Class Tuning Guide
- i420 Tuning Guide
- 29er Rigging/Tuning Guide
