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Coaching: Syllabus

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The objectives of the courses run by the WPA for members to become qualified coaches are:

  • To raise the profile of Pétanque coaching in Wales.
  • To produce a Pétanque Coaching course recognised by Sport Wales.
  • To provide a clear Coaching Pathway for our members to become Club Coaches.
  • To achieve a minimum of a Club Coach in every member club.
  • Give continuing training to qualified coaches.
  • Provide opportunities to learn from overseas coaches.

The three grades are aligned to the levels of training outlined by the FIPJP that specify the skills a coach should have.

Club Coach (Grade 3)

The course involves two one-day sessions consisting of lectures and practical assessments and several actual training sessions organised and run by the candidates.

The course syllabus is arranged into the following four modules:

Module 1 – How and What to Coach

This requires the candidate to understand and demonstrate the main techniques for identifying the requirements of a coaching session.

The candidate must demonstrate their ability to organise a coaching session by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the requirements needed to manage a practical session, organise the coaching facility, and know how to coach and how to coach using good observation skills.

Module 2 – Sport Leadership

This requires the candidate to have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the main techniques of organising and undertaking a coaching session.

The candidate must demonstrate their ability to organise a coaching session by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the requirements to select a venue and running the course to its conclusion.

Module 3 – Basic Coaching Skills

This requires the candidate to have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the main techniques of undertaking a coaching session.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake a coaching session by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the sport of pétanque and to be able to deliver this knowledge in a clear and friendly manner using good examples and be able to give positive feedback.

Module 4 – Coach Assessment

This requires the candidate to have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the main concepts of post-session analysis.

The candidate must identify the critical areas of a successful session and maintain a continuous record of achievement. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to reflect on the session and record these observations for continual improvement.

Senior Club Coach (Grade 2)

The course structure and content for this level are currently under development.

It is intended that a coach qualified to this level will be able to:

  • Schedule annual training plans based on competitions
  • Arrange training sessions specific to particular levels of players
  • Have a good knowledge of coaching principles and techniques
  • Know about preparing players physically and mentally for competitions
  • Assess and record players using observation tools
  • Lead coaching groups
  • Conduct training of Club Coaches

Senior Coach (Grade 1)

The course structure and content for this level are currently under development.

It is intended that a coach qualified to this level will be able to:

  • Lead teams during competitions
  • Analyse and evaluate game situations
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of coaching principles and techniques
  • Establish and use criteria and methods of selection
  • Develop strategies and policies for coaching at the national level for diverse player groups
  • Conduct training of Club and Regional Coaches

Our member clubs are encouraged to apply for grants from Sport Wales to cover the costs of their members undertaking coaching courses run by the WPA.

To learn more about how to apply for an Active Funds grant, please follow this link to the Sport Wales website.

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National Championships

National Singles (2024): Mixed
L Field
National Doubles (2024): Men
J-Y Robic & L Field
National Doubles (2024): Women
G Foster & T Mayfield
National Doubles (2024): Mixed
J Bailey & L Field
National Triples (2023):
J Caston, S Murray & K Agius
National Precision Shooting (2024):
S Smith
Welsh Cup for Clubs (2024):
Caerleon RFC PC

WPA Open Competitions

President’s Cup:
J Bailey, I Bailey, L Field & J-Y Robic

President’s Novice Cup:
I Jones, R ap Trefor & P Delamont

Peter Westall Cup:
J Attfield & S Spencer

Peter Westall Novice Cup:
M Bartlett & G Bartlett

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  • President’s Cup – Report 24/03/2025

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