Behind every good athlete, there's bound to be a good coach. Coaches play a vital role in the physical and emotional wellbeing of athletes, drawing on years of experience as an athlete, in a mentoring role, or just simply as a local community member keen to lend a helping hand.
Coaches have to be aware of the latest trends in diet, training methods and motivation techniques.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) provides coaches with a wide range of resources, including training clinics and access to the latest research, to ensure they can keep WA athletes ahead of the pack. Many of the training clinics are also targeted at local community coaches who require the basic skills to create a fun and safe environment for children to be active.
In 2009 the Coaching Reference Panel was developed. The panel consists of up to 12 members who are appointed for three-year terms and represent a wide cross section of sports, including team, individual and high and low-profile sports.
Sports Accreditation Online is the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) online information management system for national sporting organisations and currently accredited coaches and officials. Access is available to all currently accredited coaches and officials as long as your details have been provided to the ASC by your sport.
More information on Sports Accreditation Online – Australian Sports Commission
The Department of Sport and Recreation is
committed to raising the profile, expertise and experience of coaches in Western Australia.
Professional development opportunities for coaches are the cornerstone of this
process.
We have a comprehensive program to provide accredited training and professional development opportunities for coaches at the community level through to the elite.
Coaching general principles courses have been developed by the Australian Sports Commission, and cover the aspects of coaching common to all sports.
The quality of education for coaches and officials relies on trained presenters, assessors and mentors to deliver, assess and develop coaches and officials.
The Department of Sport and recreation is committed to offering a range of workshop, breakfasts and professional development opportunities to the sport and recreation industry in Western Australia.
The Coach in Residence program is a long standing and very successful initiative that continues to contribute to the development of sport in Western Australia.
The High Performance/Regional Coaching and Officiating and Professional Development/Leadership Scholarships are part of the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) overall commitment to developing and supporting coaches, officials, administrators and practitioner/support personnel and part of the Coaching and Officiating Excellence Program.
More information on High Performance and Regional Scholarships
Juniors find it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas.
More information on Local Sporting Champions Program – Juniors
The Coaching Lab is an online library of research on coaching issues.
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Cotact details for Coaching
Jonelle Burns
Project Officer - Industry Training and Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9757
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Jonelle
Aaron Morse
Project Officer - Industry Training and Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9758
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Aaron
