Coach Development took centre stage in Auckland over the weekend as 10 regional representatives from around the country were involved in the inaugural VNZ Coach Developer Training Residential Course.
Spread over three days of learning, the course has been developed as a critical step in the on-going role out of the VNZ Coach Development Framework.
Led by the Coach Developer Trainer Team of Johann Timmer, Grant Harrison (Northland), James Davidson (Sport Waikato) and Pat Barwick (Sport NZ), the course created an environment for learning, challenge and practical implication over the two days.
VNZ National Partnership Manager Katie Horne said the residential created an ideal environment for those involved to add to their personal skillset as well as creating connections with others around the country.
“The weekend of learning was not only for those in the room as Coach Developers,” Horne said, “but for us as Trainers and VNZ Staff members to continue to build relationships, and better understand the different realities in the regions in the development of community coaches.
“I am excited to see the next phase of building our national approach to Coach Development, being in the communities and continuing to support these amazing people to impact and grow their coaches.”
Volleyball Bay of Plenty Coach Force Officer Brittany Alison-Carnie shared: “It was a great weekend where we all made great connections and learnings, that we look forward to taking back to our community.”
Volley Ferns and Volley Blacks coach Sebastian Gonzalez was also one of the attendees.
“It was an amazing weekend, full of learning and growing, having the chance to connect with coaches from all around the country. I’m looking forward to expanding those connections and make our sport better and better,” Gonzalez said.
VNZ would like to acknowledge the support from Sport NZ in ensuring the residential was an enjoyable and impactful learning environment for all participants.
VNZ Coach Developer Residential Workshop Candidates - August 2022
Josh Ovsenek – Volleyball Tasman
Neil Anderson – Volleyball Tasman
Kelsey Higgins – Manawatu Regional Volleyball
Natalya Taylor – Manawatu Regional Volleyball
Seth Phork – Waikato Regional Volleyball
Brittany Alison-Carnie – Volleyball Bay of Plenty
Warren Smith – Volley South
Tomoka Saotome – Volley South
Bailey Line – Northland Volleyball
Sebastian Gonzalez – Canterbury Volleyball/VNZ National Coach
