Welcome to Episode 24 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.

In this episode, Sue Ward and I discuss the huge obstacles facing coach development in grassroots sport compared to the fitness industry.

We might not come up with any definite solutions but the struggle is real yet hidden for many sporting organisations...

In this episode, we tackle:

“The Colossal Problems Facing Grassroots Coach Development” and ask...

• Why is the expectation of learning different volunteer coaches when money is still exchanging hands?
• How does sporting regulation need to change to support coaches and deliver a safer service to all participants?
• Why is the professional coaching structure unachievable for many community sports organisations?
• How can we all get in the same canoe and paddle the same river?
• and much, MUCH more!

Sue Ward is a Coach Development expert. Here are a few of her accomplishments:

• Supporting grassroots community activities in the sport & activity sector since 1994
• Worked at National Governing Body level in coach development & education for many years
• Lecturer for Plymouth University in Sport Development, Event Management, and Coaching
• Founder of Vista Education

Learn more about how the work Sue is doing to help develop coaches in all aspects of their role here:

Vista Education

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