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 Triathlon in Australia has a proud history of excellence from community participation to elite performance. Excellence in any sport requires excellence in coaching. Quality coaches have a huge impact on our triathlon communities, they spend time with triathletes, young and old, and have a positive influence on the life and values of those they come into contact with. The role of the coach is fundamental to the success of all triathletes at every level.

Current ACT COACHES

Current Triathlon ACT Accredited Coaches Link (as at 30th April 2019)

FOUNDATION COACH COURSE

Dates: TBC
Location: Australian Institute of Sport & Via Teams online webinar
Time: Face-to-Face 7:00am - 3:00pm & Online webinar
Presenters: Ben Gathercole (Coordinator); James Thorp (Mentor Coach); Grace Hoitink (Mentor Coach) & Mick Delamotte (TA National Manager, Coach Education)
Eligibility: Only for TA members (Basic, Standard & Premium)
More Information: Foundation Coach Course Website
Price: $290

Registration: CLOSED

 ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES

• Candidates must be 16 years of age to enroll in this training program.
• Whilst a different fee is applied to members and non-members, no coach may gain their accreditation without being a current member of TA.

5 STEPS TO ACCREDITATION

• Step 1 - Registration 
• Step 2 – Theory 
• Step 3 – Practical
• Step 4 – Assessment
• Step 5 – Accreditation

For more info on the Foundation Coaching Course, contact Robyn Low Hart (development@nsw.triathlon.org.au)

DEVELOPMENT COACH COURSE

Dates: TBC

ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES

• Candidates must be 16 years of age to enrol in this training program.
• Candidates must have a current Foundation or Club & Community Coach Accreditation
• Whilst a different fee is applied to members and non-members, no coach may gain their accreditation without being a current member of TA.

5 STEPS TO ACCREDITATION

• Step 1 - Registration
• Step 2 – Theory 
• Step 3 – Practical
• Step 4 – Assessment
• Step 5 – Accreditation

For more info on the Development Coaching Course, contact Robyn Low Hart (development@nsw.triathlon.org.au)

PERFORMANCE COACH COURSE

The Performance Coach Training Program is tailored to experienced triathlon coaches who are looking to enhanced their knowledge and skills in the principles of coaching performance-focused triathletes. This innovative and immersive world best coach development program provides coaches with the skills needed to become an effective, athlete focused, performance coach. The Performance Coach Training Program sets a world best standard for performance focused triathlon coaching. Places in the Triathlon Australia Performance Coach Training Program will be limited with successful coaches determined through a rigorous nomination and selection process. 

Details of the Performance Coach Training Program and online Nomination form will be available through the link below.

Dates: COMING SOON

NOMINATION PRE-REQUISITES

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• Be a current financial Coach Member of Triathlon Australia.
• Be a currently accredited Development Triathlon Coach with Triathlon Australia
• Be identified and endorsed by their State/Territory Triathlon Association [STTA] or Triathlon Australia as a currently practicing triathlon coach in Australia and be endorsed by their STTA or Triathlon Australia.
• Have held a Triathlon Australia  Development Triathlon Coach accreditation for a minimum of two years AND provide evidence of active triathlon coaching during that period. Coaches who have held a Triathlon Development Coach accreditation for less than two years may apply for special consideration.

5 STEPS TO ACCREDITATION

• Step 1 - Registration
• Step 2 – Theory 
• Step 3 – Practical
• Step 4 – Assessment
• Step 5 – Accreditation

For more info on the Performance Coaching Course, contact Robyn Low Hart (development@nsw.triathlon.org.au)

BECOME AN ACCREDITED A COACH

Coaching is a rich and rewarding experience helping others develop and achieve their personal triathlon challenges.

There are a variety of reasons people get involved in coaching, from parents wanting to help out with their child’s triathlon club, or an experienced athlete looking to give something back to the sport they enjoy.

Triathlon Australia offer a range of accreditation and professional development opportunities to suit any aspiring coach.

Levels of coaching vary and can be very participation focused at the entry level and in clubs. At the other end of the spectrum highly qualified coaches work with high performing athletes.

WHERE TO START

If you don’t have any experience of coaching, a good starting point would be to shadow a coach at your local triathlon club, they will appreciate the help and you will get a feeling of what coaching actually is. Try and support a variety of people, working with young people can bring a set of different challenges, but also be one of the most rewarding groups to work with.

When you are ready, have a look at the National Coaching Framework which outline the accreditation and provides more information on our coach training programs to find out the best path for getting started on your triathlon coaching journey.

NATIONAL COACHING FRAMEWORK

Each stage of the National Coaching Framework offers a set of skills, and experiences to help coaches develop their athletes.

The National Coaching Framework is continually evolving to better match the needs of the sport and the coaching requirements of our many thousands of athletes.

Click here to see more information on the National Coaching Framework

 HOW DO I BECOME AN ACCREDITED COACH?

5 Steps to Accreditation:

• Step 1 - Registration
  Register for a course. See below for upcoming courses in the ACT 
• Step 2 – Theory
  Complete an online study. The link for the online study will be provided after the online registration.
• Step 3 – Practical
  Go to one of our practical days, camps or workshops to work with leading coaches and fellow candidates to get a “hands-on” experience in your learning journey.
• Step 4 – Assessment
  Each course has a different system of assessment to give you and your athletes the comfort of knowing you have been assessed as having achieved all our core competencies and are able to deliver what is needed.
• Step 5 – Accreditation
  Once sent an approval email by your State Coaching Manager, you will then be pointed in the direction of the Triathlon Australia website where you will complete your accreditation.

ELIGIBILITY

• Be 16 years old
• Be a Triathlon Australia member. To get your membership, please click here.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ACCREDITED TRIATHLON COACH?

As a Triathlon Australia accredited triathlon coach, you will:

• Gain the skills, knowledge and expertise to coach triathletes in the fundamentals of swimming, cycling, running and transition;
• Develop knowledge of the basics of the science of triathlon, e.g. planning and programming, nutrition, sports physiology and growth and development;
• Learn about the “art of coaching” – the fundamentals of communication and relationship building which are critical to quality coaching.
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RE-ACCREDITATION

Coaching accreditation is directly linked to your Triathlon Australia annual membership. Each year, when you renew your Triathlon Australia membership, you will be required to demonstrate evidence that they have completed a level of CPD (Continuing Professional Development), First Aid certificate and CPR certificate in order to retain your coaching membership.

This process will include reading, acknowledging and electronically signing the Coach’s Code of Behaviour, the Triathlon Australia member protection policy and a statutory declaration regarding your ongoing learning and continuous improvement.

It is important to note that whilst Triathlon Australia offers an excellent coaching insurance package (see www.triathlon.org.au), coaches are free to source their own insurance cover from alternate insurance companies providing that cover complies with accepted coaching industry and Triathlon Australia standards, ie twenty million dollars public liability insurance cover.

COACH RESOURCES

Sport Australia Coach Resources
Triathlon Australia Coach Resources
Training Peaks Resources