Singapore Gymnastics is pleased to conclude the 3rd Intermediate discipline-specific coaching course this July. The practical sessions of the coaching courses for all 4 disciplines took place simultaneously within Bishan Sports Hall on 10 & 17 July and saw a total of 18 participants this cohort. Bridging the theory to practical application, the participants got involved in lots of spotting and support, peer coaching and recaping of key gymnastics principles. Upon finishing the course, these participants are now on their way to completing their 20hr practical experience placement with SG recognised mentors. 

We are fortunate to have community experts as well as our NTC coaches take on the roles of learning facilitators to share their knowledge with both novice and experienced candidate coaches in the coaching course. Thank you to Mr Sng Puay Liang, Derek Trotter, Aizat Jufrie, Nabilah Jufrie, Hayan Park, Zhang Zhen, Jessica Hinton, Jeanette Tan and last but not least Berfin Ors.

It is also important to note for coaches who wish accompany their athletes to competitions by 2024 will need to have at least an Intermediate coaching accreditation to be down on field of play. Intermediate coaching courses run once a year and we encourage clubs to send their coaches to take on the learning opportunities sooner rather than later. 

(from left: Mr Sng Puay Liang, Gene Schembri, Derek Trotter)

We also had special guest Gene Schembri from Australia sitting in the Intermediate Coaching Course. Gene was the key consultant and developer of the discipline-specific Intermediate Coaching Course. The project was started in 2019 and it was simply fantastic to have him in town to take stock of how the course has evolved since then, observe the current discipline-specific intermediate coaching courses, notingand giving feedback/suggestions to improve not just the course content and delivery but also supporting and upskilling our local learning facilitators. 

Last but not least, SG is thankful to all gymnast volunteers who gave us their time and skills. This course would not have been a fruitful success without them. Their involvement enabled candidate coaches to practice spotting, observation, engage in discussion, demonstrate positive sports coaching practices, which enhanced the entire learning experience. 

(from left: Elysia Beh, Janelle Gooi, Jed Gooi, Aiden Tang)
(Shout out to all other gymnast volunteers not in picture: Colleen Hong, Aidan Hartman, Blossom Ling, Ayra Daneen, Rianne Lee, Raelene Lae & Evangeline Ng)