Coach of the Year

SURREY SPORTS AWARDS 2009

COACH OF THE YEAR

This award is for a coach who has

a minimum of a level 2 NGB coaching award in the sport they are being nominated for;
increased participation levels by inspiring and encouraging others to progress in their sport;
evidence of personal development in the last 12 months;
a professional approach with excellent dedication.

The shortlisted nominees are:

Janet Bayfield - WINNER

Woking Swimming Club

Janet is a fully qualified ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher. She performs a vital role for Woking Swimming Club as she is responsible for taking the younger swimmers from swim teaching to encourage them to join her group of 60 swimmers receiving swim coaching. Janets understanding of each individual swimmer allows her to support them appropriately, building their confidence and inspiring them to train and compete. Janet meets regularly with her fellow coaches, gives guidance to poolside helpers and passes on her knowledge and encouragement to new members of the coaching team. She has been an active committee member for 17 years; spending 8 years as the Membership Secretary, she now continues to be the clubs ASA Registration Officer. Janets knowledge, empathy and well-rounded approach to coaching and involvement in Woking Swimming Club

Andrew Giles

Ripley Cricket Club

Andy is an ECB Level 2 coach and is now working towards Level 3. Andy dedicates a tremendous amount of time to the development of junior cricket at Ripley Cricket Club. He has been actively involved in coaching at the clubs academy for over ten years. During this time he has supported the development of many players who have continued to be involved in the sport at senior level. Andy played a significant role in the club gaining Clubmark Accreditation and is committed to his own continued personal development.

Rod Berkeley

Churt Cricket Club

Rod has supported both Churt CC, Farnham CC and Surrey in the past. In 1972, Rod started up junior coaching in Farnham on Saturday mornings. This became instantly successful and attracted over 150 juniors to the sessions. In the 1980s, Rod put the same energy into developing a junior section at Churt Cricket Club, where he also played. He has coached at school, club and county levels and has encouraged and coached many key players at club, county and national levels. Rod has been instrumental in the clubs positive assessment for Clubmark and also played a significant role in developing the Surrey Cricket Coaches Association. In the late 1980s, Rod became a Senior Staff Coach and, since then, has tutored many aspiring coaches. His constant vigour and drive for improving coaching in junior cricket is an excellent example to all.

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