The IFC held a coaching clinic on Saturday January 18. Its purpose was to develop additional coaches to help out with our beginner classes and our intermediate programs. There were 10 attendees including 3 from the Noblesville High School Fencing Club. The three hour clinic was led by Coach Bill Winget.
- Topics included:
- Coaching basics
- Warm ups
- Footwork drills
- Foil and epee basics
- Group lesson structure
- The IFC beginner classes curriculum
- Group drills
- Individual lesson structure
- Individual lesson drills
- Creating individual lessons
- Strip coaching
- US Fencing Coaches Association Certifications
Everyone had to opportunity to practice giving individual lessons, and all attendees were encouraged to become certified as at least Assistant Moniteurs.
Good start!