FIVB VCP Teacher's Training Certification

Volleyball Cooperation Programme (VCP) 

The Volleyball Cooperation Programme (VCP) has been the essence of this development cooperation since 1989. The main objectives are to generate permanent development impact and to ensure that volleyball and beach volleyball take firm roots within countries and regions that many would think impossible. 

The VCP provides opportunities to National Federations to develop their own potential. The support given by the FIVB allows the organisation of courses in countries that would never have the means to improve their performance without assistance. 

In line with the FIVB Development policy, true sport development will only take place through efforts, understanding and collaboration between the FIVB and the National Volleyball Federations. The VCP opens up gateways to National Federations from all Continents to participate in volleyball and beach volleyball according to their own reality. 

The VCP concept is to ensure progress through participation and concrete actions leading to performance. The VCP offers a variety of courses that aim to satisfy the needs of grassroots training opportunities and to educate and motivate young people, teachers and coaches to participate in volleyball and beach volleyball.

The TEACHER’S TRAINING course is designed for teachers and provides them with the background knowledge and pertinent educational tools in order to integrate Volleyball into their school curriculum. This course is appropriate for beginners at every grade level.

Date: March 19 - 24, 2015
Location: Saipan
Course Details: The following is subject to the instructor's actual agenda. While the agenda may shift by day, the content will be similar.
Contact Hours: 40 for professional development purposes

Day 1 - Thursday, Mar 19, 5-hrs, 2-breaks (3:30-8:30pm)
  • Opening Ceremonies (informal) 
  • Introduction, practical session to evaluate technical skills of participants 
  • Discussions of the objectives 
  • History of Volleyball 
  • Techniques 1 and video 
Day 2 Friday, Mar 20, 5-hrs, 2-breaks (3:30-8:30pm)
  • Introducing volleyball to beginners 
  • Techniques 2 
  • Basic volleyball rules 
  • Small games and lead-up games 
Day 3 Saturday, Mar 21, 9-hrs, 4-breaks (8:00-6:00pm)
  • Methods to acquire volleyball skills 
  • Teaching/coaching Principle I 
  • Organization of school volleyball tournaments 
  • Teaching principles 2 
  • Youth festival preparation 
Day 4 Sunday, Mar 22, 8-hrs, 2-breaks, (8:00-5:00pm)
  • Team composition 
  • Basic tactics 
  • Basic team formation 
  • Injury and first aid 
  • FIVB youth festival support programs (Cool Volley/All Volley/Mass Volley) 
Day 5 Monday, Mar 23, 5-hrs, 2-breaks (3:30-8:30pm)
  • Complex training 
  • Complete youth Festival preparations 
Day 6 Tuesday, Mar 24, 8-hrs, 4-breaks (8:00-5:00pm)
  • VCP YOUTH FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 
  • CLOSING CEREMONIES (Informal)

Instructor Bio

Curriculum Vitae

·         Dr. Christian Kroger

·         60 years old, German Nationality

·         Professor at University of Kiel, www.uni-kiel.de/sport

·         Speaks German and English

General Information

·         1976-1981: University of Berlin - Studied Psychology, Pedagogy and Sports

·         1982-1986: University of Bayreuth – Scientific Assistant at the Institute for Sports Science

·         1986: University of Bayreuth completed Doctorate of Philosophy – Sports Science, Pedagogy and Psychology

·         1986-1991: University of Bayreuth - Academic Board, Institute for Sports Science

·         1991-Present: University of Kiel - Academic Board, Institute for Sports Science

·         2005-Present: University of Kiel – Senior Researcher, Institute for Sports Science

Sports Background

Athlete

1970-1978

Athletics and volleyball, district level up to 2nd national division

Coach

1975

Acquired Coach B License of DVV

1981

Acquired Coach A License of DVV

1985, 1986

Winner of Bavarian Championship (Youth)

1985

Winner of National Championship (Youth)

1989, 1990

Coach of VGF Marktredwitz (2nd Division, Men)

1982-Present

Coaching University Teams, Indoor and Beach, Men and Women

2003

Winner of National Championship Indoor

2003

Winner of National Championship Beach Volleyball (Women)

2003

Winner of National Championship Beach Volleyball (Men)

2003

Winner of National Vice-Championship Beach Volleyball (Women)

2003

Winner of National Vice-Championship Volleyball (Men)

2004

Winner of National Championship Beach Volleyball (Women)

2004

Winner of National Vice-Championship Beach Volleyball (Men)

2004

Winner of National Championship Beach Volleyball (Men)

2005

Winner of National Vice-Championship Beach Volleyball (Women)

Instructor/Lecturer

1984-1988

Chairman of the Bavarian Coaches Commission

1979-Present

Lecturer of National Coaches Courses (all levels)

1985-1989

Organization of FIVB Sports Seminars

1989

FIVB Instructor License

1989-1990

Founder of SAP (Sport Aid Programme of FIVB)

1999 -Present

Founder and Manager of “Ballschool” (cooperation with professional soccer, handball, hockey clubs worldwide)

2004-2006

Team Manager of Students National Teams, Beach Volleyball (Bronze medal World Championships)

2004-2006

Team Manager of Students National Team Volleyball

1984-2011

FIVB Instructor (Coaching, Level I & II; Teacher’s Training) in more than 12 different countries

Author/Editor

1980-Present

More than 20 books and 50 articles

Latest

Volleyball Drills, ISBN 978-1-78255-024-2