Sports coaching

The Kent Sports Development Team offers a wide and varied programme for all local coaches to develop and expand their knowledge and skills, through workshops and programmes which are relevant to all sport. For further information visit the Kent Sport website.

Register As A Coach With Kent Sport

Kent Sport Coaching Support your development with relevant and up to date information about training and development opportunities.

Share ideas and celebrate your coaching achievements.

Develop a coaching community across sports throughout Kent.

Provide information to organisations and clubs that are seeking coaches for voluntary and paid work,

Please register by visiting Kent Sport Website

Coach Education

The Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Development Team has some limited funding to offer support to people wishing to further their sports coaching education. To see if you're eligible download an application form.

CSLA

The Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA) builds on the skills gained through the JSLA to equip people over the age of 16 to lead specific community groups such as older people, people with disabilities and primary/secondary school children. The award includes unit in event management, first aid, sports development and obtaining a coaching award. The course also helps to develop vital life skills such as managing oneself.

Both courses are practical qualification, where students learn through doing. The JSLA is on offer to Year 10 and 11 Students and the CSLA is on offer to Year 12 and 13 Students.

For more information about how you can get involved please contact your PE Department within your school.

Duke of Edinburgh

doe The Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on the sofa.

You can do programmes at three levels, Bronze, Silver or Gold which lead to a Duke of Edinburgh Award. You achieve an award by completing a personal programme of activities. You’ll find yourself helping people in the community, getting fitter, developing skills and going on an expedition.

For more information please contact Mr Norry Barber, Kent County Council, email norry.barber@kent.gov.uk

JSLA

Junior Sports Leader Award (JSLA) is a nationally recognised award that helps young people over the age of 14 to develop their leadership skills. It’s a fun course and offers an insight into the enjoyment one can gain through sports leadership. The JSLA develops a young person’s skills in organising activities, planning, communicating and motivating.