RealBridge & BAMSA:Teacher & Coach Conference 7+8 Oct ‘23

RealBridge and BAMSA (Bridge: A MindSport for All) have arranged a short online conference on 7/8 October 2023 for bridge teachers, coaches and mentors.

The speakers are from around the world. Some material will be pre-recorded and subtitled.The entire conference will be recorded and made available subsequently.

What is it all about? The last 5 years have seen a decline in newcomers to the game, and also a drop in participation by existing players.There are a number of reasons for this.

But the last few years have also shown that there are many new opportunities. Communication is easier, faster, and more affordable. Engagement channels such as Facebook, Zoom and Twitch are readily available and better understood. Practitioners are more open to hearing ideas from other people. There is more understanding of, and openness to, collaboration and cooperation.

Topics

Information on new approaches to teaching
Channels, ideas and tools to market the game and the services
Benefits of providing or earning accreditation
How teachers can become the best version of themselves through personal development
Youth players: organizational considerations, successes, issues, attitudes of schools
Best ways to teach children and youth: practices, techniques, interactions, differences from adult teaching
Approaches to coaching: supporting and overseeing the entire development of a player (as distinct from instructional teaching)
The presentations will mainly be case studies.