ASCA Podcast #39 - John Mitchell and Stephen Bird PhD

The ASCA Board always works to ensure the ASCA provides the support Members and Coaches need to feel confident within their qualifications and standing in the sporting and strength and conditioning industry. Part of this was the development of the ASCA Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme (PCAS). The PCAS was primarily developed for the following reasons: - To recognise coaching experience in addition to education - Delineate the scope of the Strength and Conditioning professional - Create a structured mentoring network - Provide employers and ASCA members with a framework of job competencies and proposed remuneration schedules ASCA Board Member, John Mitchell, was instrumental in the development of the PCAS and has recently shared his experiences in both the industry and the development of the PCAS in a podcast with Dr Stephen Bird, ASCA inaugural Mentor Coach of the Year and Associate Editor of JASC. In this podcast Dr Bird and John Mitchell discuss the establishment of the PCAS and how it was developed to solidify the integrity of the profession. In addition to recognising both education and experience at different levels the PCAS gives the coach the confidence to know what their credentials should entitle them to, and the employer guidelines of how to select a coach with credentials and experience and a guide for the minimum remuneration that aligns to these credentials. The ASCA is ever evolving with what our Members and Coaches need from their governing body and we share with you this podcast to give you insight to the passion and commitment the Board has for both the ASCA and the industry as a whole. Following this podcast keep an eye out for the supporting article in JASC 27(5), due to be published at the end of October.