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SLSA COACH Survey
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1.
In which state is your club located?
(Required.)
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
TAS
WA
NT
2.
Do you receive financial payment for any of your coaching time?
Yes
No
3.
How old were you on 1 July 1, 2012?
16-20 years
21-25 years
26-35 years
36-44 years
45 – 60 years
61- 70 years
Over 70 years
4.
Are you a current financial member of a SLS club?
Yes
No
Unsure
5.
Are currently a SLSA Accredited Coach?
Yes
No
Not sure
If you answered "no" or "unsure" to question 6, please go straight to question 8.
6.
Which level/s of SLSA Coach Award do you currently hold? Note – you may tick more than 1 response.
Junior Surf Coach
Level 1 Surf Coach
Level 2 Surf Coach
Level 3 Surf Coach
Not sure
Other (please specify)
7.
Are you a currently accredited coach in another sport (e.g. Football, Hockey, Swimming, Rowing, etc)?
Yes
No
8.
Have you previously been a SLSA accredited coach but are not currently accredited?
Yes
No
Not sure
9.
If you answered yes to questions 8 above, why did you let you your award / accreditation expire? Note – you may tick more than 1 response?
I could keep coaching without a current qualification, so there was no need to update
I stopped coaching, so there was no need to update
The updating process was too difficult
The updating process felt like I was “jumping through hoops” rather than doing things which actually improved my coaching
I did not see value in the cost of reaccrediting
Other (please specify)
10.
When did you last complete a SLSA coach accreditation course?
1 year ago
2-3 years ago
4-5 years ago
more than 5 years ago
Not sure
11.
What level of value do you place on being a SLSA Accredited Coach?
None
Very little
Little
Some
A great deal
12.
Do you feel that SLSA "Coach" Awards / qualifications should be part of the Australian Sports Commission's National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS)?
Yes
No
Not sure
I am unaware of the NCAS and can therefore not comment
13.
Why are you a Surf Sports Coach?
My children are participating and I want to be involved
My children were participating and I want to still to be involved with the club
I was a competitor and I want to give back to the sport / club
I like being a part of the club
Other (please specify)
14.
In which activities / events do you currently coach, or have you recently coached? Note – you may tick more than 1 response.
Surf swim events
Surf boat events
IRB racing
Ironman events
Surf ski events
Board paddling events
Beach events
Pool rescue events
March past
R & R
Nippers
Other (please specify)
15.
Did the SLSA coaching qualification/s you hold / held adequately prepare you to coach all of the disciplines you currently coach?
Yes
No
Not sure
16.
Which level/s of participant / athlete do you currently coach? Note – you may tick more than 1 response.
Non-competitive / social members
Junior / youth club level
District junior / youth level
Regional junior / youth level
State junior / youth level
National junior / youth level
Club open age level
District open age level
Regional open age level
State open age level
National open age level
International open age level
Club level Masters participants
Regional / State level Masters athletes
National / international level Masters athletes
17.
How many active coaches are there at your club?
1
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
Over 20
Not sure
18.
How many participants do you coach?
1-5
5-10
11-15
16-20
21-30
Over 30
19.
How many participants do you "generally" coach in a session?
1
2-5
6-10
11-29
21-30
Over 30
20.
In relation to the most recent SLSA coaching qualification you completed, was the course format and delivery effective? Please tick 1 response.
Excellent
Good
OK
Not very effective
Not at all effective
Other (please specify)
21.
In relation to any SLSA coaching course you have attended / completed, have you ever applied for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
Yes
No
22.
If you answered "yes" to question 21, was your RPL application:
Fully successful
Partially successful
Unsuccessful
Other (please specify)
23.
In relation to the SLSA coaching course you most recently attended, what changes would you suggest to the course format? You may tick more than one response.
Less theory information presented in-course
More practical learning activities in-course
Access to user-friendly on-line information / learning activities (before and / or after the course)
Shorter course
Longer course
Greater access to RPL opportunities to recognise my current skills and experience
None – it was great
Other / additional comment:
24.
Did the SLSA Coach Accreditation course/s you completed change the way you coach – i.e. did your coaching behaviours change following the course?
No
Very little
Somewhat
A great deal
Not sure
Additional comment
25.
Do you plan on progressing your SLSA coach accreditation to the next level?
Yes
No
Not sure
26.
When did you last participate in a SLS coach development activity (other than a coach accreditation course)?
Never
Within the last year
1-2 years ago
3-5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
27.
Did the SLS coach development program / activity referred to in question 26 change the way you coach - i.e. did you coaching behaviours change after the activity?
No
Very little
Somewhat
A great deal
Not sure
Not applicable
Additional comment:
28.
What are the biggest barriers to your development as a Surf Sports coach?
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
The perception that coaches in small clubs are not as talented as those in large clubs.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
The need to travel on a regular basis for coach education courses, competitions, etc.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to high quality, flexible and modern coach education courses and resources.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to professional development resources / activities which meet my specific / individual needs as a coach
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to appropriate training and competition facilities.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to appropriate training and competition equipment.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to a highly skilled and support coach mentor/s.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to a better level of officials.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Access to a better standard of competition.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
No or insufficient contact with or links to state or national level coaches.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Lack of professional development support provided by my Club.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Lack of professional development support provided by my Regional Branch.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Lack of professional development support provided by my State SLS Association.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Lack of professional development support provided by SLSA.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Small athlete talent pool at club level.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Not knowing who, or where to access coach development support from.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Overly theoretical coaching courses.
Not a barrier
Moderate barrier
Significant barrier
Major barrier
Other (please specify)
29.
In your view, what are the greatest areas of support currently needed by Surf Sport coaches in Australia?
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Access to high quality, flexible and modern national coach education / accreditation courses and resources.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Access to quality informal coach development opportunities (e.g. coach mentors, camps, conferences, on-line resources / forums, etc).
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Discipline specific technical / tactical understanding.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Access to appropriate training and competition facilities.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Access to appropriate training equipment.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Access to appropriate standards of competition.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
The lack of a clearly defined long-term national athlete development pathway / model.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
More understanding of how to effectively coach juniors.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
More understanding of how to effectively coach masters.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding of strength & conditioning.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding of physiology.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding of the specific physical, technical, tactical and psycho-social needs of athletes at different stages of their development.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding of performance analysis / biomechanics.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding of athlete recovery.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding of the role sports science and medicine plays in athlete development and performance.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Program planning skills.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Understanding more about how to coach, not just what to coach.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Links to state / national level coaches and training programs / philosophies.
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Life Skills Education and Support – e.g. Athlete career & education support / development and personal development
Not a need
Minor need
Moderate need
Significant need
Critical need
Other (please specify)
30.
Have you attended a SLSA Australian Championships ("Aussies") as a coach in the last 5 years?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
31.
If you answered "yes" to question 30 above, please rate the influence coaching at the "Aussies" had on your development as a coach.
A massive influence
A significant influence
Some influence
Very little influence
No influence
Not sure
32.
Please rate the influence the following individuals / groups have had on your development as a coach.
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
You
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
The participants / athletes you coach
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Your SLSA coaching course presenter
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Your coaching mentor/s
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Your club
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Your Regional Branch
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Your State SLS Association
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
SLSA
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
State Department of Sport and Recreation
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Australian Sports Commission
Massive influence
Significant influence
Some influence
Little influence
No influence
Other (please specify)
33.
Overall, how smooth is the transition of athletes between each stage of the SLSA national athlete development pathway (e.g. club – district - regional – state – national – international)?
Extremely smooth
Smooth
Not very smooth
Not at all smooth
Not sure
34.
How is athlete progress / performance monitored across the SLSA national athlete development pathway (e.g. between club, district, regional, state and national programs)?
It is not
Based purely on selection / non-selection in teams or squads
Informal linkages between coaches at various stages of the pathway
State and nation wide talent ID with performance monitoring and evaluation systems in place
I do not know how it is monitored
35.
Are you currently a SLSA accredited official?
Yes
No
Not sure
