Introduction

The Coach 2 will assist experienced novices and recreational skydivers to acquire an advanced level of overall skill, encouraging regular participation by setting goals for performance. Training as a Coach 2 will also take the form of a weekend clinic with evaluations by way of written tests and skydiving activities.

Privileges

The privileges of this rating are to:

1. Coach
   • skydivers progressing through the Recreational Skills Grid
2. Supervise
   • skill development programs for skydivers at a dropzone
   • development of Coach 1's
3. Certify Endorsements
   • RW - 2way and small group
   • Sport Canopy - A, B and C. Can certify D if C2 has a D CoP
   • Main Packing
   • Emergency Procedures Review for "A", "B", and "C" CoPs
4. Qualify
   • as prerequisite for PFF Instructor, Skydiving School Examiner and Course Faciliator training

Prerequisites

• Coach 1 certified
• CSPA "C" CoP

Course Curriculum

The course is normally held over a 3 day period. Typically done over consecutive days but, may be done over two weekends.

The course is divided into the following modules:

1. Introduction - course overview, CAC/CSPA model, Coach 1 review
2. Coaches Techniques - Coach 2 roles/tasks, profile of the novice, goal setting, skill analysis, skill presentation methods
3. Skills, Techniques, and Progression - skills grid, coaching accuracy, RW, and maneuver series, endorsements
4. Preparation Techniques - ground rehearsal techniques, load organizing, mental training
5. Technical Knowledge - theoretical knowledge a Coach 2 must know
6. Unusual Situations - topics that a coach must be alert to, accident investigation, and high performance landing safety
7. Course Summary - review, interviews

Evaluation

Evaluations on this course are:

1. Personal Skydiving Level
   • Proximity jump (up, down, back, forward, side)
   • Accuracy and Canopy Control on every jump (75% within 10 m)
2. Coaching Ability
   • 1:1 Coached Jumps - 2 jumps
   • Freestyle coached jump – with PAF plan
   • 4 way organization - simulation
   • Goal setting and skill analysis
3. Technical Knowledge
   • Coached jump
   • Technical knowledge presentation
   • Classroom sessions
4. Teamwork
   • Packing, motivation, attitude 

The marking system is:

• E - Excellent - good in all areas
• G - Good - weak in 1 area
• S - Satisfactory - weak in 2 areas
• NI - Needs Improvement - weak in all areas (requires a makeup)

Practical

The following practical requirements for the coach's portfolio must be met within 1 year of completing the training course:

• Perform 50 jumps
  Perform 12 1:1 coaching jumps with a minimum of three different Solo or A CoP holders
• Perform one coaching jump observed and debriefed by a certified Coach 2
• Assist / co-deliver endorsements
• complete all C2 portfolio documentation

Certification

To achieve certified status, submit to CSPA within 1 year, the following document:

• completed C2 portfolio with SSE signoff

FAQs

1. What personal equipment should I bring on the course?

• Bring paper to write on. A three ring binder works well to organize paperwork
• Regular dropzone clothing - expect 12 hour days
• A valid CSPA affiliation card with proof of "C" CoP must be presented for verification
• Logbook(s)
• Personal skydiving gear in good condition, with reserve in date
• Latest versions of PIM 1, PIM 2A, PIM 2B. They can be downloaded here.
• Coach 2 Reference Manual
• Coach 2 Workbook
• Jumpsuit.

2. What should I read before the course?

• Read and do the questions in the Coach 2 manual
• Read PIM 2B

3. What kind of skydiving skills am I going to need to demonstrate?

You will have to demonstrate the following FS skills:

• ability to dock in 5 secs or less from free flown tight exit on a 2 way
• ability to slide, sit in place, turn in place
• ability to breakoff properly and consistently with directional control and distance suitable for 8 way

4. How can I practice for the course?

• Coach dive x2 - a stage 12 dive and a stage 13 dive, as a role play, supervise a fellow skydiver acting at stage 12 and 13 in all phases of the jump, provide feedback to each other
• Simon says - dive out, dock, forward, backward, down, up, right slide, left slide, tun in place, breakoff
• 4 way skills - infacing formations, 6 points with two seniors and one of your peers