Nomination for
Coach of the Year Award / Please PRINT CLEARLY using BLOCK letters and provide the following information. Where requested, give specific examples in detail with dates etc. Responses should clearly show how the nominee exemplifies an outstanding contribution to coaching.
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Nominations close eight weeks prior to the SQI AGM. Send to: The Operations Manager
Softball Queensland Inc
C/- Sports House South
1/866 Main Street
Woolloongabba Q 4102

Softball Queensland Coach of the Year Award is presented to an individual who, in a voluntary capacity, has made a significant contribution to the success of a team and/or individual athletes that they have coached or been the major cause for an increased standard of coaching in Softball.

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Section 1: Creates effective coach-athlete relationships

Demonstrates open communication between themselves and their athletes to develop mutual understanding and high level rapport.

Section 2: Effectively develops themselves and their coaching

Looks for ways to improve themselves, their teaching and has a flexible and engaging leadership style.

Section 3: Takes an ‘athlete centred’ approach to coaching

Understands individual athletes’ personality, life balance and team relationships to know how to best motivate them and ensure they engage in the program.

Section 4: Effectively develops their athletes

Gives effective feedback and encourages athletes to work hard for themselves and their team to create better outcomes.

Section 5: Level of coaching and the success of any team or athletes that they have coached

Section 6:Coaching achievements over the period and their significance

Section 7: Other

This section might include preparedness to 'go the extra mile' in order to succeed or personal sacrifice with regard to time spent in development of coaches, coaching or others within the sport. Include outstanding qualities which you believe should be considered by the Review Panel.

OFFICE USE ONLY: Nomination Received: Date: ______/ ______/ ______

Form 4.22 (b)Updated: September 2011