sportscotland have recognised the importance of engaging females into coaching roles in the new Coaching Scotland strategy. Workforce development planning has shown that the gender balance in basketball is 70:30 (male:female) across all provision.
basketballscotland is working to motivate and encourage more females to step onto the court and take on a coaching role; be it as a leader, assistant coach or head coach.
Find out about programmes that are supporting more females to become coaches and meet some of basketball’s female coaches, mentors and volunteers.
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Female Only Coaching Courses
The first ever women only UKCC Level 1 coaching course finished at the weekend. The course which was delivered by two female tutors and observed by a female tutor in training was held in Glasgow. 10 females attended the course. They were each asked to provide some feedback. Some of the responses are detailed below:
What aspect of the course did you learn the most from?
“The practical, where i was able to take from other peoples experiences and my own whilst having fun”
“I found the on-course coaching very useful. It was good to get instant feedback from the tutors alongside support from my peers”
What advise would you give to a coach about to start this course?
“The course is excellent and provides you with lots of knowledge for future coaching. If you work hard and participate fully, you will benefit greatly. It was well worth it!”
What advise would you give give to the tutors for future consideration?
“Push for female only course”
“Keep running womens only courses. It was great to work alongside other women. A good confidence booster!”
Each of these coaches will be out and about coaching in their communities on a regular basis. Following the success of this course, more all female courses will be scheduled!
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Coaching Development News
Maureen McNeil of Glasgow Storm has been selected to be a mentor in Culture and Sports Glasgows new Coach Mentoring Programme which was launched in September 2009.
The aim of the programme is to support the development of volunteer coaches working within clubs throughout the city. Maureen will mentor a maximum of three coaches in Glasgow Storm Basketball Club. In doing so Maureen will facilitate the development of these coaches by helping them produce a personal development plan, as well as providing general observations and feedback on their coaching. In additional she will hold regular meetings with the coaches to monitor the development of their work. On providing ongoing mentoring support for the coaches year on year, the objective is to allow them to develop their coaching skills and reach their full potential. Maureen has attended some training workshops to support her in new role.
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Coach Profiles
Lorna Norman: Scotland Cadette Women Assistant Coach & St Mirren Junior Women Head Coach
Stacey MacDonald: Highland Bears U12 & U14 Coach & School Age Volunteer of the Year 2009
Jen Gallacher: Scotland Junior Women Assistant Coach
Kara Gillies: Scotland Junior Women Assistant Coach
Donna Finnie: Scotland Junior Women Head Coach
Kirsty Howatson: First Scottish female to complete the UKCC Level 2 course!
Jane Pottie: Highland TDP Coach and Scotland Cadette Women Assistant Coach
