Coaching
The Coaching Commission Chair plays a lead role in the ongoing development of Touch globally, with a commitment to continuous development and innovation in the coaching programs and approaches that are facilitated and delivered by FIT to National Touch Associations (NTAs).
The Coaching Commission is responsible for setting global standards that underpin:
- Development of coaching frameworks;
- Coaching education and training programs;
- Global coaching competencies;
- Coaching assistance and assessments; and
- Coaching performance and appointments.
Sports Development Director - Mr. Peter Topp
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Coaching Commission Members
Coaching Commission Members assist the Coaching Commission Chair in the international development of Touch globally. The coaching programs are facilitated and delivered by FIT to National Touch Associations (NTAs) in consultation with the Commission Members. The role works closely with NTAs to progress coaching development within their respective region by providing expert advice, FIT courses, programs and resources, and facilitating networking opportunities to share ideas and experiences.
| Officer | Email Address | |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | Labeeb Levy | [email protected] |
| Asia | Jordan Zhu | [email protected] |
| America | Glenn Hayes | [email protected] |
| Americas | John Singh | [email protected] |
| Oceania | Matt.Mitchell | [email protected] |
| Europe | Monica Wallace | [email protected] |
| Registrar | Pat Carroll | [email protected] |
Coaching Commission (Registrar) - Mr. Pat Carroll
Patrick is a Level 3 High Performance Coach and has coached at Club, State and National level and has received a Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching.
Along with his strong coaching background, he has also been the Chairman of the Queensland Touch Association, a Life Member of Queensland Touch and numerous associations in the region.
Coaching Commission (Europe) - Ms. Monica Wallace
Monica discovered touch as a social fundraiser for our union team over summer. She became aware there was a European Championships in Edinburgh, and went along to spectate, and decided she wanted to have a go at playing “proper” touch, and went from there!
Monica playing saw the creation of Hoodlums as a league side, and played for Guerrillas too before returning to Hoodlums. She has been fortunate to represent my region, and also her country, having played from 2008 - 2013, in W30s, XO, and W27s.
Monica ongoing foray into coaching began when the infamous DC was across in Scotland to deliver some courses. This sparked an interest in coaching beyond, and so she got involved at regional and national level, where she have been fortunate enough to be involved with the Aberdeen regional sides, M35s at Home Nations 2009, W30s for Mainland Cup in 2009, M35s Treviso 2012, assistant for MO in 2013 for Home Nations, which led to an ongoing role with MO from 2014-present, with a brief sojourn to assist with W27s for the Senior Touch Championships in Portugal 2019.
The confidence and enthusiasm DC sparked during my FIT level 1 and 2 courses, along with a real belief that touch is a truly fantastic sport, and then the unbelievable support and generosity shown and still being shown by many others along the way means she hope to continue on this learning curve for a long time yet!
Monica is the FIT Coaching Commission member for the European region.
Coaching Commission (Americas) - Mr. Glenn Hayes
Glenn started his involvement in Touch Football in 2000 at one of Australia's largest associations, Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association, and since has been a Player, Coach, Selector, Presenter, Manager, Mentor, Game Development Officer, Administrator and Employee in State and National offices. As a Game Development Officer Glenn worked with many state and local associations to develop the associations policies and procedures, integrated nationally endorsed programs and worked with juniors, referees and coaches to introduce them to Touch Football and provide an inclusive and inviting pathway into the sport. Glenn has vast experience in coaching juniors through to seniors, at the Social/Club, State, National and International levels. He has been a mentor to numerous players and coaches around the world, discussing current game trends and how to get the best out of themselves as a player/coach and out of their team.
Recently Glenn moved from Australia to the United States of America and has become involved in USA Touch, where he coached a team at the recent Touch World Cup in Malaysia.
Glenn is the FIT Coaching Commission member for the America's region.
Coaching Commission (Americas) - Mr. John Singh
John has been involved in Touch Football as a player for 40 years and as a coach for over 35 years.
John is a Level Three (3) Elite accredited coach and has coached at club, district, national and international levels. He coached Australian Men's 30s and 40s winning five (5) World Cups and three (3) Trans-Tasman. John also coached the Queensland State of Origin Men's 30s for 4 years and Titans Elite 8 Men's Open team for 5 years. He coached South Queensland and Border Districts (Sharks) Men's Open team for 4 years winning three (3) State Championships. He has been Head coach of South Queensland and Border Districts for the past seven (7) years.
John has assisted in the production of the FIT Presenters Course and has had input in the assembly of the FIT coaching courses.
John has assisted in the development of coaches in Asia, Oceania, Americas, and Europe and continues to assist coaches globally.
John is the FIT Coaching Commission member for the America's region.
Coaching Commission (Africa) - Labeeb Levy
Mr. Labeeb Levy - (Africa) Labeeb has been involved in the South African Touch environment since 1995.He currently looks after the African Continent within the Coaching Commission. He has travelled extensively on the continent promoting the game of touch and assisting in establishing structures from a game growth perspective as well as delivering coaching and referee courses in the following countries Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Libya. Labeeb is an advanced qualified coach for FIT. He is currently Coaching Director for South Africa and drives various development initiatives. Labeeb has represented South Africa at 6 World cups and 2 Youth world cups in a playing and coaching capacity winning a number of Silver and Bronze medals in multiple divisions. He is also currently a professional rugby coach in Super Rugby and Pro14 in Europe and has consulted internationally on the world sevens circuit and 15s scene. He is looking forward and working hard to get membership for additional African countries and see more African countries participate on the international touch scene.