Talent:

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There are many opportunities for young riders & coaches to develop within the region  - see links below.

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Follow this link for a list all Talent Development Centres (TDC): in the East Midlands.

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What is a Talent Development Centre (TDC)?

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More about British Cycling Talent Development Pathway

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TDC sessions are not only great sessions for riders to develop but are also great coach development/CPD opportunities for club coaches to gain experience on the pathway – working closely with other coaches and feeding this down to the supportive club environment -  

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Please get in touch in you want to get involved - deanhughes@britishcycling.org.uk

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Also join in the conversation in the East Midlands Youth and Junior Development facebook page

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Cluster Sessions:

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A number of clubs have highlighted the lack of opportunities for older/more experienced youth riders within current club sessions/facilities – for those who need more challenging environment (skills & fitness) are attending TDC’s and for those who are just off the pace and to support with the transition to Talent Development Centres, and beyond.

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Sessions are for Youth C,B,A for those racing, or want to start and want to improve fitness & skills in preparation for race season.

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A minimum number of riders are needed (approx. 20-30) and coaches/helpers to ensure the smooth running, add value to the session and off course wash its own face financially.

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For this to be sustainable, the criteria is, if your club have riders attending then you need to bring a coach or helper to each session , be included in the rota with availability, sessions plans etc

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The regional BC team can help get this off the ground with coach support/mentoring, fund the first block of sessions of the facility hire and offer coaching bursaries for coaches/volunteers who are committing their time to the session.

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If your club/coach and are interested in supporting these development sessions then please get in touch:

Join the East Midlands Region Pool of ‘Active’ Coaches:  

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Please get in touch in you are a club coach who wants to develop as a coach, support regional sessions (as mentioned above) mentor other club coaches - ultimately developing you & your club for the future.

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I am currently working on a Coach/Club support package – a range of benefits to those who apply – depending on commitment to these programmes. For further information contact

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deanhughes@britishcycling.org.uk