University selected to trial new coaching software
Southampton Solent University has been selected to trial the new interactive coaching and data collection tool created by renowned rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward.
Solent lecturers and FA Coach Educators Tracey Bourne and Clywd Jones were invited to attend a training conference for the new coaching software tool called ‘Captured’, led by Sir Clive at the Football Association’s (FA) St George’s Park.
This innovative data capture tool is based on the philosophy Sir Clive employed during his time as head coach for the World Cup-winning English rugby team of 2003.
It enables coaches and athletes to build, capture and share ‘books’ of knowledge in order to build up a personalised set of ‘winning moves’ and ‘winning practices’.
“Although originally designed for coaching in club environments, Sir Clive agreed with us that the software could have far reaching benefits within the university setting,” says Tracey Bourne.
Following the conference, Tracey and Clywd have been working with the software to develop trial versions to use within a university environment.
Alongside a select group of FA coach educators and ‘grass root’ coaches also taking part in the pilot, they will feedback on its performance in September.
“The ‘Captured’ tool could be an exciting development for students undertaking coaching units at Solent.” says Tracey.
“It could help develop a wide range of professional skills that will enhance their employability once they leave University,” she continued.
If the pilot scheme is successful, the University will look to incorporate the software into its BA (Hons) Football Studies degree courses.
Southampton Solent University is one of the largest university coaching educators in England.
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Notes to editors:
Image attached of (from L-R) Clwyd Jones, Tracy Bourne and Sir Clive Woodward at the training conference for cutting-edge coaching software ‘Capture’.
Tracey Bourne is available for interview.
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About Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University offers more than 23,000 students over 200 qualifications ranging from HND to PhD, in subjects such as maritime education and training, fashion and design, media and television, music, health, sport and leisure, business, IT and technology. The university was awarded the 2013 Quality Assurance kitemark for quality and standards of teaching and learning. Solent was voted one of the most creative universities in the UK in a Which? University 2013 poll of students. It has been awarded ‘Gold approval’ by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
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