| Coaches |
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| Written by ANQ Content Manager | |
| Wednesday, 25 February 2009 | |
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The ability to improve athletic performance and realise the individual potential of each athlete at any level, relies heavily on the role and support of the coach. Great coaching will ensure athletes at all levels have the capacity to achieve personal best performances
Coaching has “enabled me to witness the development of the athlete, and the person, and to know that you contributed to that development in a significant way is very powerful” Dr Cliff Mallett, Olympic Men’s Relay Coach, 2004 Athens Olympics. (Coaching Australia, Vol 9, No 2. January 2006) This statement by one of Athletics Australia’s world class coaches is true for his experience with Olympic athletes but is just as relevant for coaches at all levels of the sport. A coach’s capacity to influence the decisions an athlete makes with regard to all aspects of their life can be one of the most rewarding elements of the coaching process, and should not be underestimated. For coaches working with athletes at all levels, as well as developing the skills of the sport, the greatest attribute a coach can enhance is a love for the sport that becomes so infectious, that once you start, you just can’t stop! Coaching is a truly rewarding role that is time consuming, technical, highly challenging and sometimes thankless. It enables athletes to achieve new challenges and occupies many of the coaches waking hours and sleepless nights. Coaching combines both ‘art and science’ as it brings together technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills then applies them to the athlete who is made up of and influenced by, a variety of sporting and personal experiences. Athletics Australia, in conjunction with its partners, the Australian Track & Field Coaches Association, the Member Associations and the network of athletics clubs, is responsible for the development and coordination of coaches around the country, at all levels and across all event areas. To be among the world best athletic nations, Australia needs to recruit, develop, retain and recognise its coaches from the grassroots to world-class level and Athletics Australia, in conjunction with is partners is committed to achieving this standing.
How do I become a coach? To become a registered and recognised coach in Athletics North Queensland you will need to be a current Athletics Australia Accredited Athletics Coach. To be eligible for Accreditation you will need to: 1. Show demonstrated Coaching competence. If you have no experience in coaching, completing an ATFCA Level 1 course is the first step you need to take and will automatically grant you your Athletics Coach Accreditation. If you do have experience in track and field coaching you will need to complete the Recognition of Current Competency Tool which can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE. 2. Have agreed to the provisions of the Member Protection Declaration (must hold a blue card) 3. Agree to abide by the Code of Ethics Coaches who meet this criteria and register with Athletics North Queensland will be listed as an Accredited Athletics Coach and receive a card to verify their accreditation. Any coach who is a member of the ATFCA will also be recognised as a current Accredited Athletics Coach. CLICK HERE to view tools and tips for new coaches. CLICK HERE for 2009 ATFCA Level 1 and 2 coaching course application forms and information.
How do I continue my coach education? Coaching courses are conducted by the ATFCA (Australian Track and Field Coaches Association). There are five Levels of Accreditation, Level I, Level II, Level III, Level IV and Level V. These courses commence with Level 1, which covers the theory and practical components of the majority of track, throws and jumps events, along with general coaching principles and progress through to the Level V Senior Coach, the highest level of accreditation offered by the ATFCA. For more information on these courses CLICK HERE.
Registered coach list: To find a coach registered with Athletics North Queensland please contact Cameron Clayton - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 December 2009 ) |
