CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF COACHES FOR BCWA TEAMS

1.  Selection Procedures

A. Application Procedure:

All coaches interested in participating in any of the programs must apply in writing.

B. Evaluation and Selection Process:

The BCWA Technical Committee (need to define this) at the first possible meeting will evaluate all applicants for the proposed program. Qualifications and selection are to be based on depth and breadth of the application and the provincial sample plan.

C. Formal Appointments to Programs:

Coaches selected to the BCWA. program will be notified as soon as possible and must send a letter accepting their appointment. A substitute coach will also be selected.

D. Feedback provided by the Provincial Development Coordinator according to pre-set criteria.

2. Eligibility of a Coach

A. Is currently active as a coach.

B. Is a member in good standing of the BCWA. Must sign and abide by the BCWA Code of Conduct.

C. Must have coached in BC at the level, or higher, of the majority of the team members for at least two years.

D. Have attained the necessary level of NCCP certification called for as stated in the event requirements.

3. Qualifications of a Provincial Team Wrestling Coach (No priority listing)

A. Ability to communicate technically and socially with the athletes.

B. Ability to act as a goodwill ambassador for the Province of BC and the BCWA

C. Past experience as a coach with athletes of the calibre that are selected to compete on the team.

D. Organization and administration experience as associated with being a wrestling coach.

E. Ability to organize and conduct practices.

F. Ability to organize and conduct training camps

G. Ability to analyze individual skills of wrestlers (strengths and weaknesses)

H. Ability to analyze draw sheets and communicate the information to athletes.

I. Working knowledge of the current rules.

J. Proficient level of wrestling skills and knowledge of holds and training techniques.

4. Duties

A. To conduct team practices.

B. To establish and enforce rules of conduct for the athletes.

C. To analyze each bout of an athlete and provide instant feedback to the athlete.

D. To scout future opponents of the team athletes.

E. To provide motivation and enthusiasm for the wrestlers; both for individuals and the team.

F. To provide a written report for the executive of the BCWA two weeks after each meet.

G. To attend all weigh-ins, coaches meetings and other meetings held at a wrestling meet.

H. To have an itinerary prepared two weeks in advance to a meet or at the time of the selection of the Provincial team.

I. Develop a game plan to include identification, selection, and preparation for the event.

J. Articulate above plan to the BCWA membership (coaches, team members) and act as a liaison with government agencies as necessary.

K. Submit a report- Athlete form feedback.


CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF MANAGERS FOR BCWA. TEAMS

1. Eligibility of a Manager

A. Be active in administration or officiating of wrestling in BC at either the Regional or Provincial Level for at least two years, or

B. Be a certified level two coach in BC for at least two years. Must sign and abide by the BCWA Code of Conduct, or

C. Experienced officials may also serve in a managerial capacity. The manager must also meet the following general guidelines of a wrestling manager:

2. Qualifications of a Provincial Team Wrestling Manager (No priority listing)

A. Ability to prepare and interpret a financial statement.

B. Ability to write reports

C. Ability to communicate directives to athletes and ensure that directives are completed.

3. Duties

A. To prepare an itinerary for the meet in cooperation with the team coach.

B. To handle all financial matters for the team competition.

C. To arrange all travel arrangements (to, during, and from the competition.)

D. To arrange all food arrangements for the athletes.

E. To arrange all accommodation arrangements for the athletes and team officials.

F. To keep statistics for the coach on the bout results and meet results for the individuals and the team.

G. To prepare and submit a written report to the Executive of the BCWA. two weeks after each meet.

H. To handle all communication with the press, officials, athletes and BCWA officials.

I. To be responsible for audio visual equipment.

J. To be responsible for obtaining and returning uniforms and equipment for the athletes and team officials.

K. To publicize the results of the meet within twenty-four hours after the termination of the meet.

L. Good communication skills