MSA British Rally Elite
The Programme
Within British Rallying there is currently no recognised
training and development scheme for aspiring young rally drivers
and co-drivers. Many sports in the United Kingdom have established
coaching and development schemes that integrate sports science
support to aid the development of young sub-elite sports people
and to facilitate their progression to the top levels of their
chosen sport. Specifically these schemes have been centred
on physical fitness and the mental aspects related to sports
performance.
The aim of the MSA British Rally Elite coaching programme
is to introduce a scheme that is specifically tailored to
the demands of rally driving and co-driving with the focus
being on the six main areas detailed below. These areas are
further broken down into sub-headings detailing the activities
that will be undertaken by the Elite team members.
Driver and co-driver skills development •
Driver and co-driver relationship development including cockpit
protocol • Effective reconnaissance and note making
• Pre event planning • Post event reviews and
analysis • Goal setting – Event and Championship
Performance analysis and development •
In car camera review • Stage times trend analysis •
Driver and co-driver feedback • Technical development-
effective testing • Equipment technology • Sports
psychology (see separate information)
Career guidance and planning • Developing
a long term plan of development • Goal setting •
Understanding the levels of commitment required for achievement
Sports psychology and development •
Assess the physical and psychological demands of rally driving
• Develop strategies to minimise the consequences of
competition on key physical and psychological factors (e.g.
back pain, attention disruption, dehydration) • Provide
advice and support to enable young drivers to realise their
full potential with regard to training, preparation and performance.
Promotion and media skills • Presentation
skills • Interview techniques • Delivering a clear
message
Partner/Sponsor development and management
• Understanding the requirements of your sponsor and
matching their needs • Corporate brand values and the
important role in which a driver and codriver play •
Delivering brand exposure in key target area’s •
Positive networking and the power of your network •
Financial awareness of business and the influencing factors
to sponsorship • Effective communications with partners
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