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Coaching and Refereeing Basketball for Inexperienced Coaches

with Mark Jarram

Face to face

Course Description

This introductory course is designed to give teachers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver engaging Basketball lessons and coach teams at beginner and developing levels. Ideal for PE teachers with little or no background in the game, as well as those working with lower ability school teams, the course provides practical approaches to teaching core skills, tactics and game understanding. Delegates will also gain a clear introduction to the rules of Basketball and learn how to apply them confidently within the school environment.

Introducing the game
Developing the basic skills: footwork, dribbling and passing
Shooting: lay-up, jump shot, free throw and improvised shots
Skills, drills and practices
Individual and team defence
Game play ideas from 1v1 to 5v5
Introduction to Rules and refereeing

Meet your course leader, Mark Jarram

Mark Jarram is a professional Basketball coach of wide experience, and unrivalled success. He was Head Coach of the Loughborough University men’s team for over ten years, and coached Leicester Riders in the British Basketball League. He has also worked with professional teams in USA and Europe. He has National Team experience coaching Great Britain U16s, U18s and U20s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cancellations require a minimum of 14 days' notice. Cancelling within 14 days of the event incurs a fee, £30 per person for online courses and webinars, or £100 per person (per day, for multi-day events) for in-person courses. Cancelling within 48 hours of the event is charged at the full price. If ICE Education has to cancel or change a course, we'll try to rebook you onto the same or a similar course, if that's not possible, you'll be refunded in full.
: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
: Yes, schools can reclaim the VAT on all ICE Education courses. VAT invoices are provided regardless of which payment method you choose.

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