SAI introduces new format for assessing coaches

New Delhi: In order to bring in more accountability and effectiveness in sports coaching, SAI has introduced a new format for Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) of coaches working with it.

Under this new format, all the coaches will be assessed by the Sports Authority of India on various parameter. "Coaches shall be assessed with regard to the initiatives taken by them to introduce and use sports sciences/sports medicine/preparation of nutrition charts with respect to the trainees," SAI said in a release. "Their work will also be assessed with regard to formulation of short-term/long-term plans for the sportspersons and use of ethical motivational techniques. The functional competency of the coaches shall be assessed with regard to their initiatives, resourcefulness and dependability as also their ability in talent scouting. "The research and development efforts of the coaches with regard to carrying out any research work or writing any book or contribution to any articles in the sports journals shall also be looked into," the release further added. In order to ensure the safety of the athletes, SAI said the coaches will be held accountable for following proper procedures. "The coaches shall also be assessed with regard to their following proper safety procedures while imparting training." To make sure that the APAR also helps SAI to design and execute programmes for growth of coaches, coaches will be asked about the areas in which they feel there is a need to upgrade their skills for their current assignment as well as their future career. Meanwhile, SAI has also decided to amend the Recruitment Rules (RRs) of coaches whereby the certification/accreditation levels from the international sports federations of the sporting discipline concerned could be made a mandatory condition for promotions.