Coaching in Sport and Recreation
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 both.
Coaches have to be aware of the latest trends in
diet, training methods and motivation techniques.
The Department of Sport and
Recreation 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.
Training for coaches
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 of sport through to the elite.
The Australian Sports Commission offers a wide variety of training programs and resources to assist coaches to develop in their role. Many of these are facilitated by the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Training and courses facilitated by the department for coaches.
In 2009 the Department of Sport and Recreation developed a Coaching Reference Panel which consists of 12 individuals from the Sport and Recreation Industry. The Coaching Reference Panel advises the DSR on strategies and policies to develop and support the role of sporting coaches in Western Australia.
A national education and training system for officials at all levels and an industry recognised qualification.
Following on from the very successful Sports Officials Awards the Department of Sport and Recreation would like to give sports the opportunity to reward and recognize their coaches at all levels.
Helpful tools and tips for officials and coaches
Coaching education and events
Monday 08 March 2010
Mentoring can be a valuable tool to help coaches and officials improve their knowledge, skills and confidence, and achieve the requirements for accreditation. Suitably skilled mentors ensure that coaches and officials receive a positive mentoring experience. To assist in the training of mentors in sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has developed a Mentor Training program.
Tuesday 09 March 2010
Antonia Harmer is the Australian Sports Commission’s West Australian consultant from the Coaching and Officiating unit in Canberra. Antonia has a wealth of knowledge and whilst visiting Perth would like to speak to SSA reps on current trends and issues with respect to Coaching and Officiating. Antonia will also be giving a quick overview on national initiatives such as the use of ‘Sports Accreditation Online’ (SAO).
Sunday 21 March 2010
This program is aimed at officials who are typically operating at regional or state level competitions. This particular Advanced Officiating Course has been extended to include topics that are relevant to today's officials, with guest speakers in attendance.
Friday 21 May 2010
The inaugural Coaches Awards Dinner will be held in May 2010 at the Duxton Hotel in Perth. The awards dinner will provide State Sporting Associations with the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of their "Coach of the Year" and present other coaches with commendation certificates for their contribution to the sport in the area of coaching.
Funding and scholarships
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.
Scholarships for coaches.
The Coaching Lab is an online library of research on coaching issues.
Powerpoint slides of Wayne Goldsmith's presentation
Doing the 'right' training at the 'right' time with a young child can maximise their future potential as an adult athlete. (Peak Performance)
Canadas' 2008 Summer Olympic Games review process particularly emphasised the importance of an athletes strong working relationship with their coaches.
For any senior coach, developing or perpetuating a strong club culture is the key to success. In the second part of the AFL Record’s coaching series, Carlton’s Brett Ratten outlines his philosophy on creating a winning envi
Meticulous preparation throughout the week is crucial to success on game-day, as Essendon coach Matthew Knights explains in the fifth part of the AFL Record’s ‘Coaches on Coaching’ series.
Play by the Rules provides information and online learning about how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse for the sport and recreation industry.
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Cotact details for Coaching
Jonelle Burns
Project Officer
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9757
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Jonelle
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