Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a” Level 1 Coaching Ireland” Snooker Education Course in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify a new SBI Level 1 coach, Clive Smith from Wicklow on the 2nd and 3rd of May.
This level 1 course is for only for SBI members who have previously completed the Intro Level course. The course started at 10am and ran until 1pm. Lunch was from 1pm-2pm and restarted at 2pm till 6pm on both days.
New Coach
Clive Smith attended this two-day Level 1 Course given by SBI National Coach PJ Nolan. This SBI course covers the coaching skills in helping the coaches identify what is needed to start training players to a level 1 standard.
Course Syllabus
- The Role of Coaches
- Playing Techniques
- Rules of the Game
- Training Plans
- Mind Fitness
- Written Exam
Clive said ‘’ I am delighted to become a SBI Level 1 Coach and PJ gave a great course with excellent content. I am already holding coaching and with hard work I can help produce more players. I now have the right fundamentals and programs to coach them.
Coaching Aids
During the course PJ presented various range of the latest Coaching Aids on the market to the coaches like the QLine, Mini Domin Eye, Academy Laser, Master Doctor, Str8aim G-5 & SA-2, Chris Henry Balls, EBSA Coaching Balls, 360 Cue and Blade Cue and explained in detail their importance.
Child Protection
All SBI Coaches need to attend a sport partnership 3 hr basic awareness course organised by their local sports authority through Sport Ireland. CLICK HERE
SBI Team of Coaches
At present SBI have a team of Intro Level qualified coaches all around Ireland approved by Coaching Ireland and we now have 23 Level One Qualified Coaches.
- Click here for the list of the SBI Intro Level Coaches
- Click here for the profiles of our SBI Level 1 Coaches
Well Done
PJ said ‘’ SBI are delighted to have a new snooker coach like Clive who has a great passion for the game. Clive will be a great addition to our SBI Snooker Coaching Team in the Leinster Region.
Clive now begins his homework assignment that he will complete over the summer. Finally, well done as it was a pleasure in coaching you. Good luck with your coaching Clive ”
Would you like to become a SBI Coach?
If you want to become a SBI Coach contact PJ on 086 8634507 or email pjcoach147@hotmail.com / info@sbireland.ie for more details.
