Coaches
Coaching Staff
NI Orienteering have many coaches that are qualified to coach across our coaching pathway.
Here is a list of some of our more active coaches:
HELEN BAXTER
Qualification: UKCC Level 2
Info: Helen is the NI Orienteering Coaching Representative and coaches mainly in club development within the Belfast region (LVO & QUOC). Helen is also a BOF tutor and delivers Teaching Orienteering course, UKCC Level 1 and UKCC Level 2.
PHILIP BAXTER
Qualification: UKCC Level 2
Info: Philip is an experience coach that coaches across the pathway, specialising in Elite/ Performance Coaching. He is the personal coach of some of our top athletes.
ALAN ELWOOD
Qualification: UKCC Level 1
Info: Alan is the Junior Development Officer for Lagan Valley and spends most of his coaching time with the junior squad. “We have a great team of juniors with real enthusiasm and ability and it its great to see them grow in their skills and performance. I really enjoy working with juniors of all abilities, from the new comers to the talent squad.”
GREG McCANN
Qualification: UKCC Level 2
Info: Greg has been involved with junior orienteering for many year and was the former Irish Junior Squad manager. Greg coaches at all levels from club development to Junior and Senior elite.
TERESA FINLAY
Qualification: UKCC Level 2
Info: Teresa has been heavily involved with coaching for a long time and has worked with some of NI’s best performing athletes (including Ciara Largey and Rosalind Hussey). Currently Teresa actively coaches in the Fermanagh region and has recently been awarded the NI Orienteering Club Coach of the Year award.
DAVID ORWIN
Qualification: UKCC Level 1
UKCC Level 1
Info: Trevor has been involved with coaching newcomers and youth groups and was involved in the very successful Craigavon Lakes sessions during Summer 15. Trevor says “I enjoy coaching as it is a great opportunity to give something back to the sport. It is also very fulfilling to watch young people develop their full potential as they progress through the sessions.”
FRED CORSCADDEN
Qualification: Primary Teaching orienteering
Info: Fred has been orienteering for over 40 years and now in retirement he wants to introduce as many primary school children to the sport as possible.
We operate a programme of education, including formal qualifications that are part of the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC). These qualifications sit on the National Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) with other professional and academic awards such as GCSEs, A levels and degree courses. Our courses are also recognised nationally and internationally and will enhance your CV.
Our UKCC courses, quality assured and awarded by 1st4sport, operate across all orienteering disciplines for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. At Level 3, we operate a modular course which prepares experienced coaches for direct assessment. We will also offer bespoke workshops and courses for coaches looking to develop High Performance standards, focusing on skill/technique development and advanced planning, methodology, sports science knowledge and physical preparation. In addition to UKCC, we will be offering a range of continuous personal development (CPD) opportunities including courses and Add-On Modules that aim to deliver quality education opportunities to broaden knowledge and expertise.
