SAEF Coaching

Mentorship

The path to becoming an effective coach is often filled with twists and turns. Having a mentor by your side can make a profound difference. A mentor can be your role model, teacher, counsellor, advisor, sponsor, advocate, and ally all in one. Here are some key aspects of the mentor’s role in supporting a coach:

  • Guidance and Advice: A mentor provides guidance and advice to the coach, drawing from their own experiences and expertise in the field of coaching. They offer insights into coaching techniques, strategies, and best practices.
  • Skill Development: Mentors help coaches improve their coaching skills by offering constructive feedback and suggesting areas for improvement. They may assist with lesson planning, session structure, and effective communication with athletes.
  • Emotional Support: Coaching can be challenging, and a mentor offers emotional support and encouragement. They help coaches navigate obstacles, build resilience, and maintain a positive mindset.
  • Networking: Mentors often have extensive networks within the coaching community. They can introduce coaches to valuable contacts, resources, and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Professional Growth: Mentors aid in the coach’s professional growth by identifying areas for specialization or advanced training. They may recommend relevant courses or certifications to enhance the coach’s qualifications.
  • Role Modelling: Mentors serve as role models, demonstrating professionalism, ethics, and effective coaching behaviours. Coaches can learn by observing their mentor’s actions and principles.
  • Goal Setting: Mentors assist coaches in setting and working towards their career goals. They help coaches create a roadmap for their coaching journey.
  • Feedback Loop: Mentors encourage a continuous feedback loop. They provide feedback to coaches on their performance and progress, and they also seek feedback from the coach to improve their mentorship.
  • Motivation: A mentor motivates and inspires the coach to reach their full potential. They instil a sense of purpose and passion for coaching.
  • Ethical Guidance: Mentors emphasize ethical coaching practices and guide coaches in making ethical decisions in their coaching roles.
  • Long-Term Relationship: The mentor-coach relationship often extends over time, allowing for ongoing support and development. Many successful coaches maintain a mentorship throughout their coaching careers.

In summary, a mentor serves as a trusted advisor and supporter who helps a coach grow both personally and professionally. They provide valuable guidance, share knowledge, and foster a strong foundation for the coach’s career in coaching.

SAEF is committed to create a pool of mentors who will be trained to mentor young coaches in the field. We are actively working on a formal mentorship process and to create a dedicated pool of mentors who will be trained to guide and support young coaches in the field. Stay tuned for more details, which will be provided in due course.

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What We Do

We spearhead the implementation of the coaching career path and ensure that that, through continuous education and qualifications, our coaches are of the highest technical standards. We do this by

  • Uniting all equestrian coaches as recognised professionals in one Community
  • Providing all coaches access to learning opportunities, such as technically correct and inspiring holistic coaching sessions
  • Safeguarding all participants (horse, rider, coach) by setting standards of ethical behaviour and upholding a coaches’ code of conduct
  • Protecting and growing the reputation of equestrian sports, through which we continue to earn our social licence to operate from the public
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About SAEF Governance

The SAEF CoachCom reports to and is accountable to the General Mangar of SAEF. As such the CoachCom is subject to all SAEF rules and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Fashion Nova offers return shipping labels for US customers. Using return shipping labels is the recommended way to return your item to Fashion Nova, as you will be able to track your return and receive your credit much more quickly than if you were to send your return back yourself.

Return shipping labels can be purchased for $3.99 if you are returning a single item or for $7.99 if you are returning multiple items. Return shipping labels can be purchased and all returns can be submitted in our Returns Portal.

We do not offer exchanges but we welcome you to return your item(s) by mail in accordance with our Return Policy by using our online returns portal and repurchasing any available item(s) on our site.

  • Items must be unworn, unwashed, and have original tags attached and returned in their original packaging.
  • We are not liable for any return packages that may become lost or stolen in-transit. Please keep your proof of postage and/or return tracking number when shipping back your returns.
  • All returns must include an order packing slip or return invoice from Online Return Portal that clearly indicates which items are being returned. If this is not filled out correctly, your return may experience issues in processing.
  • Damaged, defective, or incorrect items must be reported within 14 days of delivery.
  • Return drop-offs are not accepted at our DC or corporate office.

We do not provide cash refunds. We will accept exchanges within 30 days of the original purchase date with a valid receipt and all tags attached. We will accept returns for store credit only within 30 days of the original purchase date with a valid receipt and all tags attached. The following items are considered “Final Sale” and cannot be exchanged in-store:

  • Dresses
  • Bodysuits
  • Accessories
  • Shoes
  • Swim & Lingerie
  • Beauty
  • NovaKids
  • Sale Items

All items ending in $.00, .96, .97, and .98, bodysuits, swimwear, undergarments, beauty products, cosmetics, accessories, and “Party Wear” (such as Halloween costumes) are considered final sale, non-returnable and cannot be returned for store credit.

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Aniyah O'Gallagher

Kagon Tailor
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Harpreet Padilla

Kagon Founder
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Stephanie Emerson

Kagon Designer
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Kagon Marketer

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