UK Coaching Framework

The UK Coaching Framework is set to shape the future of coaching in the UK and seek to deliver many long-held aspirations for coaching. Most importantly it will enhance the quality of the sporting experience at every level for children, players and athletes, and deliver on key government objectives. This work will build on the excellent foundation that has been set in recent years across our leading sports and in each of the four home nations.

The vision of the UK Coaching Framework is to:

• Create a cohesive, ethical, inclusive and valued coaching system where skilled coaches support children, players and athletes at all stages of their development in sport.
• Become world number one by 2016

The UK Coaching Framework will:

• Enhance the quality of coaching at all stages
• Provide active, skilled and qualified coaches to meet demand

This will lead to:

• Sustained and increased participation
• Improved performances in sport underpinned by clear career structures for coaches within

Strategic Action Areas
The consultation process undertaken during the development of the UK coaching Framework identified key themes that are built upon in Five Strategic Action Areas, supported by 12 Specific Action Areas, to guide and accelerate developments.

The five Strategic Action Areas are:

• The UK Coaching System
• Front-line Coaching
• Support for Coaches
• A professionally regulated vocation
• Research and development

What will this mean for coaches?
In West Yorkshire we are bringing partners together to create and improve the support network available to develop coaches and  coaching in the county. This will improve communication with coaches and provide better and increase the support available to coaches. Through greater co-ordination, it will also provide more opportunities for coach development and deployment. Read more about Coaching Development in West Yorkshire

For more detailed information on the UK Coaching Framework please visit the sportcoach UK website www.sportscoachuk.org