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Top Coaches Programme (TCP)

Programme Overview

This international coaching programme is designed to support coaches who want to work at an elite level within the game. Exploring the principles of coaching, devising and developing strategic nous, evolving a coaching philosophy and understanding the management of teams and individual athletes are all part of this comprehensive, world class programme.

Quick View

Type of development

7
OnlineFace to Face

Learning

5
Soft SkillsHard Skills

Estimated Hours of Learning

208

Next Deadline

27/09/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it last

How long does it last

12 months

How many applicants

How many applicants

12 coaches

How much is it

How much is it

Є1900 per year

Certification Body

Certification Body

EuroHockey Institute

Language used

Language used

English

Important Dates

September

Nomination Period

November 2024

Welcome Webinar

December 2024

Online workshop 1

January 2025

Face to Face Seminar 1

January/March 2025

Portfolio task 1 and FIH Workshop

April 2025

Online workshop 2

April/June 2025

Portfolio task 2 and FIH Workshop

July 2025

Online workshop 3

August 2025

Face to Face Seminar 2

July/September 2025

Portfolio task 3 and FIH Workshop

How To Get On

Application

  • Only member national associations of EuroHockey may nominate participants.
  • The nomination period is September
  • Each October the new cohort is announced.
  • Contact your member national association directly to be nominated.

Criteria & Level

  • The programme has been matched agains the European Qualification Framework and is certified at Level 4 by EuroHockey and FIH. Therefore participants must prove they hold certification or relevant experience at European Qualification Framework Level 3.

Core content

Welcome Cohort Webinar

1 hour

Introduction to the mentors, course overview and expectation setting.

Online Workshop 1

3 hour

Current trends: using indoor to your advantage

Face to Face Seminar 1

3 day (20 hours)

Modules:
– High performance culture
– Leadership and management
– Feedback player meetings
Assessment:
– Match analysis: in-game strategies
– Game plan

Online Workshop 2

3 hour

Principles for Performance & Physiology

Online Workshop 3

3 hour

Talent identification & management

Face to Face Seminar 2

3 day (20 hours)

Modules:
– Behavioural & Learning Principles
– How to work at International Tournaments
– Team Tactics
Assessment:
– Match analysis: in-game strategies
– Interview

Portfolio tasks

18 hours

Three at-home portfolio tasks set by mentors throughout the year, designed for coaches to demonstrate application of newly-developed knowledge in their local context

FIH Academy Workshops

9 hours

Requirement to complete three FIH Academy online workshops throughout the year. Coaches to work with mentors to select workshops which cover gaps in individual knowledge.

Additional content

FIH Developer Course

1 day online

Following the successful graduation from the course and the achievement of FIH Level 4, coaches will be invited to take part in an FIH developer course affording them the opportunity to deliver FIH Academy coaching courses in their national context.

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