Coaching Courses

Level 1 Youth Coach Course 

• The Level 1 Youth Coach accreditation is designed for coaches who want to work with athletes aged 3-12 years old, and want to be involved in the early stages of athlete development (Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adolescents).

• The primary objective of a Youth Coach is to utilise a games-based approach to develop fundamental movement skills (such as running, jumping, and throwing) and foster physical literacy in an encouraging environment.  

• This accreditation is aimed at Athletes, Assistant Coaches, Little Athletics Coaches, and Primary School Teachers.

- November 3rd  Register here

Level 2 Developmet Coach Course 

• The Level 2 Development Coach accreditation is designed for coaches interested in working with athletes aged 12+ years old, and/or want to be involved in the Introduction to Training and Training I (General) stages of development (outlined in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adults).

• The primary objective of a Development Coach is to teach athletes the technical model of Track and Field events and develop biomotor abilities.

• Development Coaches offer structured, coach-led practices, designed to improve performance and prepare athletes for local, regional, and state level competitions.

• This accreditation is aimed at Club Coaches, Secondary Teachers, Little Athletics Coaches, Private Athletics Squad Coaches, Masters Coaches, and Senior Athletes.

- 30th November/ 1st December Regsiter here