Coaching Characteristics

Below is the list of characteristics the AFF looks for in coaches:

Is calm and can provide clear, concise, and actionable instruction.
Understands and demonstrates the principles embodied in the Australian Sports Commission’s Coaching Principles Course.
Has a demonstrated understanding of priority for priority weapons (when relevant).
Can teach some preparation actions and execute timing appropriately.
Is able to teach some basic strategy to fencers.

When working with National Squad, works cooperatively with HPC and National Coaching Team Members.
When working with National Squad, can understand and implement instruction from the HPC and the National Technical Director.
Has a good understanding of the technical phrase in priority weapons.
Has a good understanding of preparation and is able to teach a wide variety of intelligent preparation and a wide variety of actions upon execution.
Teaches a solid technical range that is essentially open ended in its deployment and controls the use of various tempos and speeds.
Is able to motivate athletes to train and perform.
Able to impart strategic and technical instruction and develop good understanding of this in the athlete.
Has basic understanding of the principles of mindset in the fencing context.
Able to demonstrate the development of athletes over time.
Is able to give a “common ground” lesson in line with the National Technical Directors to athletes of the National Squad.
Is able to run a National Squad Camp.
Is able to travel with and lead a group from the National Squad Youth at a minimum.

At least all characteristics of Common to All Levels and requirements of Level Two.
Has a high-quality understanding of the technical phrase.
Has high quality understanding of preparation and is able to teach a wide variety of intelligent preparation and a wide variety of quality actions upon execution.
Teaches a solid technical range that is essential open ended in its deployment and controls the use of various tempos and speeds.
Pronounced ability to motivate athletes to excel.
Able to development a deep understanding of the strategy and tactics in fencers.
Understands and deploys key mindset principles in the fencing context.
Able to further development of athletes over time.
He/she should be able to communicate well (firmly yet politely) with the referees during a bout and eventually well timing any complaints on the piste.
Be able to coach and lead the National Squad at international events of cadets, juniors and seniors.
Other characteristics as required.