BECOMING A COACH IS SIMPLE AND NOT TO MENTION VERY REWARDING!
There are many great courses starting with the Introduction to Teaching Little Athletic Skills. The ITLAS is a non accredited practical coaching course designed for Little Athletics and conducted on behalf of Coles Little Athletics Australia.
The Introduction to Teaching Little Athletic Skills (ITLAS) is designed to help participants become better placed to assist children to perform basic athletic skills. The course is great for parents, school teachers and other interested persons who want to know a little more about the skills of the sport so that they may help to coach children of Primary school age, assist at Little Athletics Centres or prepare students for a school athletics carnival. Participants will be shown skills, drills, games and activities relevant to the target age group.
Course Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course the participant will, for the target age group:
The next step after the ITLAS course, if interested, is to become an Accredited Athletics Coach. This can help further develop the skills and confidence required to assist an athlete to be their best. Through Athletics Australia, their courses are engaging, educational, and entertaining and are designed to give you a practical understanding of coaching Athletics at all levels of the sport.
For all Introduction to Teaching Little Athletic Skills courses please contact your Little Athletics Member Association or the ATFCA –
Your Little Athletics Member Association: Contact your Member Association
Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA): http://www.atfca.com.au/
Athletics Australia and State Member Associations deliver coach education courses accredited with the Australian Sports Commission. You are able to find a full calendar of upcoming courses on the website.
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Some Little Athletics Centres will offer athlete training sessions in addition to their weekly program. Please contact the Centre directly, or check with your Member Association.
To find an accredited coach, you can either contact:
Athletics Australia’s iCoach Search hosts a database that can connect you with over 5000 Accredited Athletics Coaches nationwide.
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