ASMAA Coaching Awards
Since I really don't have time right now to keep typing all this out every time someone asks about the ASMAA coaching programme, I'll put this here and just send the link. Sorry if that seems a bit abrupt, but it's all there's time for at present.
The ASMAA coaching programme should not be confused with the SDF instructor qualifications. It is a far more general programme which trains individuals to be martial arts coaches (teaching whatever they know) rather than providing specific material to teach. Ie the SDF qualifications are about specific content, the ASMAA coaching awards are about delivery.
The Level 1 course has been trialled and is ready to go, with level 2-3 to follow once level 1 is set up. I am presently waiting for the programme to be implemented by ASMAA, a matter which is completely out of my hands. Courses will be announced whenever ASMAA organises them.
I have no information about when this will be, other than a general impression that it will be sooner if interest is expressed to ASMAA. Likewise, cost will be set by ASMAA and not me; I cannot answer questions about this.
If a club or organisation were to set up a course (venue etc), I would be willing to run it providing my expenses could be met. This is an interim measure until the course is properly implemented by ASMAA, and some flexibility is possible until that time. Any arrangements made in this manner should not be considered a precedent.
The ASMAA coaching programme was set up and implemented by myself, and at present I am the only assessor for this course. It is my intention to create more assessors, but these will need to have progressed through levels 1-3 and be fully conversant with the course methodology and the underlying theory.
Note that completing the courses to level 3 does not qualify you to assess other coaches. Assessor status is awarded by myself (and nobody else at present) at my discretion.
The ASMAA coaching courses are recognised by the major martial arts insurers. I am not aware of any affiliation with national bodies outside ASMAA, which strongly suggests that none exists.
For reference, each course is a 1-day event, combining both taught material and an asessment. There is a measure of pre-assessment for each course, and requirements to be met to take each. Level 2 requires Level 1 (obviously) and so forth, and it is not possible to take all the courses at one time - higher levels require that the candidate shows they have absorbed and are using the methods taught in the earlier courses.
A final note: I am an author, not a full-time martial arts instructor. I am willing to be flexible and to try to accommodate people, but time away from my desk must justify itself. For this reason I cannot really consider taking a few days off to help someone out, or travelling the length of the country to run a course for 1-2 people.
The ASMAA coaching programme should not be confused with the SDF instructor qualifications. It is a far more general programme which trains individuals to be martial arts coaches (teaching whatever they know) rather than providing specific material to teach. Ie the SDF qualifications are about specific content, the ASMAA coaching awards are about delivery.
The Level 1 course has been trialled and is ready to go, with level 2-3 to follow once level 1 is set up. I am presently waiting for the programme to be implemented by ASMAA, a matter which is completely out of my hands. Courses will be announced whenever ASMAA organises them.
I have no information about when this will be, other than a general impression that it will be sooner if interest is expressed to ASMAA. Likewise, cost will be set by ASMAA and not me; I cannot answer questions about this.
If a club or organisation were to set up a course (venue etc), I would be willing to run it providing my expenses could be met. This is an interim measure until the course is properly implemented by ASMAA, and some flexibility is possible until that time. Any arrangements made in this manner should not be considered a precedent.
The ASMAA coaching programme was set up and implemented by myself, and at present I am the only assessor for this course. It is my intention to create more assessors, but these will need to have progressed through levels 1-3 and be fully conversant with the course methodology and the underlying theory.
Note that completing the courses to level 3 does not qualify you to assess other coaches. Assessor status is awarded by myself (and nobody else at present) at my discretion.
The ASMAA coaching courses are recognised by the major martial arts insurers. I am not aware of any affiliation with national bodies outside ASMAA, which strongly suggests that none exists.
For reference, each course is a 1-day event, combining both taught material and an asessment. There is a measure of pre-assessment for each course, and requirements to be met to take each. Level 2 requires Level 1 (obviously) and so forth, and it is not possible to take all the courses at one time - higher levels require that the candidate shows they have absorbed and are using the methods taught in the earlier courses.
A final note: I am an author, not a full-time martial arts instructor. I am willing to be flexible and to try to accommodate people, but time away from my desk must justify itself. For this reason I cannot really consider taking a few days off to help someone out, or travelling the length of the country to run a course for 1-2 people.
