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CHEAM SKATING CLUB
COACHING
How do I choose a coach?
1.) First decide what the goals are for you and your child.
2.) Determine your budget.
3.) Ask lots of questions & talk to a variety of coaches (to determine their availability, qualifications and rates).
4.) Observe various coaches as they instruct other skaters – how they conduct themselves and interact with students.
5.) Talk to the coach of your choice and discuss the first 2 points listed above. Your coach will work with you to meet your needs.
Once you have chosen a coach:
If you wish to skate at another club part-time/full-time you should consult with your head coach prior to. The coach can discuss different options as well as help to set up the ice time and possible coaching at the other club. Please remember to always consult the skater’s goals and plans with your head coach.
Other Considerations:
a. Although you are ‘hiring’ a coach, it is important to realize that you always have the freedom to choose who you work with. (…In accordance with the Code of Ethics)
b. You get to choose what disciplines of skating you wish to pursue.
c. You can modify your goals.
d. If there are financial considerations, you can ask your coach to organize ‘small group’ or semi-private lessons.
e. You must make a commitment to the agreed schedule/lesson times with your coach.
f. Your coach must make a commitment to the agreed schedule/lesson times with your child.
g. As a courtesy, a minimum of 24 hours notice is appreciated should coach/skater need to cancel a lesson.
PLEASE NOTE – Code of Ethics:
Ethically, it is the ‘new’ coach’s responsibility to ensure that you are not currently engaged in a coaching arrangement with someone else. If you are, you are certainly free to decide whom you hire, but you MUST first notify the ‘old’ coach you are switching from, that their services will no longer be required. All outstanding bills must also be paid to that coach in full before lessons with the new coach can begin.