Coach Development

For Coaches - Derry City Council helping coaches in sport

Derry City Council is committed to the recruitment, development and support of sports coaches to meet the current skills shortage we have in our local area.
Being a sports coach can improve confidence, develop self esteem and social development, as well as offering participants fun and enjoyment and a desire to progress further with their sport. We aim to support the development of new and existing coaches within Derry City Council to underpin the delivery of sport across our area

For Clubs - Changing lives in sport for clubs

Community Sports Clubs are the heart of sport and developing a strong network of high quality sports clubs in Derry City is the key to increasing and sustaining sports participation.

Derry City Council recognises that sports clubs, together with their volunteers and coaches, act as a sporting and social hub for the local community. In this environment the sports club creates opportunities for coaches, volunteers and members and allows people to enjoy and improve their sporting experience to the best of their ability.

For Volunteers - Volunteering in sport

Without volunteers sport would not be sustainable and is vital across the entire sports spectrum from supporting major international right through to supporting local sports clubs for both children and adults.

Derry City Council coach development aims:

1. Develop a atmosphere of trust, shared values and partnership within Coaching locally
2. Create the “COACHMARK Derry” scheme for active coaches
3. Coordinate and champion evidence of the impact of coaching within Derry City Council
4. Develop and promote consistent Minimum Operating Standards across all local partners
5. Develop and promote opportunities for coach education
6. Develop and promote opportunities, paid and voluntary, for practical coaching,
7. Increase the local Media coverage of good coaching
8. Develop effective and meaningful communication channels

For further information on COACHMARK Derry, please contact
Ryan Deighan – Club & Performance Development Officer  028 7136 1566 ryan.deighan@derrycity.gov.uk