2025 Women in Coaching Conference

About

The 2025 Coaching Conference was an incredible two days of connection, confidence, and coaching excellence. Coaches from across Australia came together to share experiences, build strong networks, and leave with practical tools to help themselves and their athletes thrive.

From fresh ideas to lifelong connections, the weekend proved that when coaches unite, our whole sport moves forward.

Who joined us?
Coaches of all levels, female coaches in focus, supported by male allies committed to championing their growth and development. It was a space where everyone could connect, learn, and grow, together.

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Speakers

Get ready to learn from Australian and International experts and trailblazers in coaching.

Vicky Huyton

Leading advocate for female sports coaches, dedicated to empowering ambitious professionals to thrive in the competitive world of elite sport.

Dr Dianne Huxley

A renowned athletics coach with over 40 years of experience. Passionate about coach development, she plays a key role in mentoring the next generation and advancing women in coaching.

Helen Brown

Lecturer and internationally recognised authority in Knowledge Translation and Behavioural Epidemiology in Sport.

Sharon Hannan

Personal coach to Olympic Games and World Championships Gold Medallist and High Performance Coach Mentor.

Dr Emma Beckman

An internationally accredited Para Athletics classifier with a PhD in strength assessment for Para Athletics classification, she co-leads the UQ IPC Classification Research Partnership.

Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin

Coach with over 20 years global experience in high performance sport as an athlete, coach and leader.

Timetable

From 2pm: Accommodation Check-in

From 6:00pm: Optional Networking Dinner at Runaway Bay Tavern

7:00 - 8:00am: Breakfast

8:00 - 8:50am: Optional Session: Coach Connection

9:00 - 9:30am: Welcome

9:30 - 10:30am: Keynote Presentation

10:30 - 11:00am: Morning Tea

11:00 - 11:45am: Pathways and Mentoring

11:45am - 12:45pm: Underlying Factors Which Inhibit Sprint Performance

12:45 - 1:30pm: Lunch

1:30 - 3:30pm: Lego Play Workshop

3:30 - 4:00pm: Afternoon Tea

4:00 - 5:00pm: The Business of Coaching – Turning Passion into a Sustainable Profession

5:00 - 5:45pm: End of Day 1

5:45 - 7:00pm: Optional Networking Event

7:00 - 7:30pm: Dinner

6:30 - 7:30am: Optional Session: Move Together

8:00 - 8:30am: Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00am: Developing Your Leadership Qualities

10:00 - 10:40am: Psychological Principles for Coaches of Adolescent Athletes

10:45 - 11:15am: Morning Tea and Rekortan Tracks Presentation

11:15 - 12:00pm: Rekortan SMARTracks Demonstration

12:00 - 12:45pm: Event Group Practical

12:45 - 1:30pm: Lunch

1:30 - 2:10pm: Implementation Science

2:15 - 3:00pm: Effective Co-Coaching: Strategies for Success

3:00 - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea

3:30 - 4:10pm: Para Athletics opportunities towards 2032

4:15 - 5:00pm: You can BE what you can SEE and Closing

Venue

Nestled in the heart of Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Performance Centre is a world-class facility designed to inspire athletes, coaches, and sports professionals alike. This premier venue offers state-of-the-art training environments, cutting-edge amenities, and a vibrant atmosphere that makes it the perfect setting for our conference.

Come for the knowledge, stay for the experience. See you at the Gold Coast Performance Centre! 🌊☀️🏃‍♂️

This activity received grant funding from the Australian Government.’