Coaching Development

Developing a skilled and diverse workforce is a key priority for CSPs.

As key contributors to the England Coaching Network, CSPs works strategically with national partners including Sport England and sports coach UK, to improve the recruitment, retention and deployment of coaches, activators and leaders. At a local level, CSPs work with partners to deliver and co-ordinate coaching bursaries, annual CPD programmes and high-quality deployment opportunities.

In 2016 CSPs delivered over 274 individual coaching projects, working with over 150 partners to makie coaching acessible for coaches and those wanting to be coached 

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Case Study

Take The Lead -Muslim women

The ‘Take the Lead’ project was set out to address the shortfall of women in leadership and coaching roles within Leicester-Shire and Rutland. Women in targeted areas, from specific communities and particular sports were invited to join the programme, gain confidence and acquire a range of qualifications. 29 women were recruited with 25 of them staying on the course and gaining some form of recognised award from Minimum Operating Standards through to leadership and coaching qualifications in a range of sports. 

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