Jarkko Orava 0 #1 Posted February 22, 2019 I am a static line instructor with plans to get AFF-instructor rating later, perhaps next year. I would also like to be able to coach freeflying and tunnel in the future when my own skillset is good enough to be teaching others. I like to read a lot and I would like some recommendations on books to read. I want to get better at instructing and coaching. Here are some books I have read and my short comments: Brian Germain - Transcending fear I liked the book very much and I have hosted a "fear training" evening at our skydiving club based on the information in the book and also my own experience. I plan to host more events like that in the future. Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld - Above all else This was also a good book, telling the very interesting story of the author and his team. It also provided some insight into how to train as a team. John Wooden, Steve Jamison - Wooden on leadership I also liked this one a lot. Its mostly about leading a team and serves me also in other aspects of life, not just skydiving. These are some of the books I have gotten most out of when thinking about teaching people skydiving. However I would like to find books that focus on training individuals because most of the books I have read are always about leading or coaching a team. Instructing and coaching is very much 1 on 1 at least where I come from. Some recommendations about books on mental coaching would also be welcome. I would always like to give the student the best possible value for their money and time. I am looking forward to your recommendations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galispo 0 #2 February 22, 2019 Hi Jarkko, As a teacher I'm always searching for interesting reading on the matter, and you should look for FE books (FE = further education, which effectively is adult education). Further education is about teaching a very specific skill, often vocational, to a wide range of individuals. Someone who just finished secondary education (high school) or someone much older. There's plenty of literature in this area. Also, I believe you will find this seminar very interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmqtUoWZ6Mk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolphinka 4 #3 February 24, 2019 Hi jarrko not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I found these in the past https://www.tunnelflight.com/uploads/documents/20171012_Formation_Skydiving_Coaching_manual.pdf And https://www.tunnelinstructor.com/wp-content/themes/tunnel/images/tunnel_book.pdf hope this help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
