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Nick Winkelman - The Language of Coaching 2 day Workshop

Join us for a 2 day workshop with Irish Rugby Head of Performance, Nick Winkelman PHD, who takes us through his Language of Coaching course.

Course Description

As coaches, we understand the importance of having sound training methods that live within an integrated training system. We also know that the quality of this system will have a direct influence on the development of targeted physical qualities within our athletes. However, how many of us can say that we have developed a similar system in relation to the way we approach coaching and teaching movement? This question sets the stage for our course – The Language of Coaching – Official Workshop. In this course, you will learn about coaching models that create the basis for a comprehensive coaching system. These models will focus on how we communicate through cueing, instruction, and feedback, how we co-design the learning environment with our athletes to drive sustainable learning and performance, and how we can systematically improve our coaching practice over time. Through interactive presentations and skill building sessions, you will learn how to apply these coaching models within your environment and shape your teaching around the needs of your athletes.

Objectives/Outcomes

1. Coaches will learn the science underpinning the design of learning environments
2. Coaches will learn how to breakdown and prioritize a technical model for their sport
3. Coaches will learn the theory and practice around effective application of cues
4. Coaches will learn the theory and practice around effective application of analogies
5. Coaches will learn the theory and practice around co-designing the focus the athlete adopts
6. Coaches will learn the theory and practice around on-going coach development
   
   

Who is Nick Winkelman?

Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. His primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national (Men and Women | XV’s and 7’s) and provincial teams (Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster). Prior to working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of education for EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance), located in Phoenix, AZ. As the director of education, Nick oversaw the development and execution of all internal and external educational initiatives. This included week-long mentorship programs taught in over 20 countries and online courses including the EXOS Performance Specialist Certification. As a performance coach, Nick oversaw the speed and assessment component of the EXOS NFL Combine Development Program. This program supports over 100 athletes a year preparing for the NFL Combine in an effort to maximize their status within the NFL Draft. Nick also supported many athletes within the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sport Organizations, and Military. Nick received his Bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science through Oregon State University and his Masters in strength and conditioning through Edith Cowan University. Nick completed his PhD through Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a dissertation focus in motor skill learning and sprinting. Nick is an internationally recognized speaker on human performance and coaching science and has multiple peer reviewed publications and book chapters alongside his own book, The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement.