Athletics Needs More Coaches

Written by James Grech

Wednesday, 09 December 2009

To help decide if athletics coaching is for you talk to a current coach and visit an athletic club during a training session. Some questions for potential coaches to ask themselves: How much time can I commit to the sport? Do I understand the needs of athletes in regards to the emotional, physical, technical and psychological support that is required? How well do I cope with challenging situations? Can I communicate with people in a variety of different ways? Am I willing to commit to on-going coaching development? Do I have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand more about my sport? For further information on becoming a coach please contact your State Member Association or the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association in the LINKS section of the website.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 December 2009 )