2023-24 Youth Coach Education Pathway
Do you coach athletes between the ages of 5 and 12?
Are you looking to become a better coach this season?
Are you looking to gain a higher level of accreditation?
To help you get the most out of your role this season, a tailored education plan for all Youth Coaches has been developed.
This season, we are challenging all Youth Coaches to complete one education course each month from September to March.
All courses are available online, free, and designed to help you become the best coach that you can be. Complete all seven courses and you will receive your Bronze Coaching Badge from Athletics Australia.
September 2023
2023-24 Mandatory Coaching Update (Free, Register Here)
Start the season by ensuring that you are up to date with the latest updates for all Track and Field coaches.
The course will share essential updates for all coaches including using a Pre-Exercise Screening Tool, your responsibilities and best practice for managing athlete personal data, three World Athletics rule changes, and abiding by Athletics Australia's body composition assessment guidelines.
October 2023
Coaching Purpose and Core Values (Free, Register Here)
Early in the season is a good time to reflect on the kind of coach that you want to be.
This course explores how to create effective and meaningful core values, which form the basis for your coaching philosophy. Reflecting and setting what is important to you this season will support you to navigate your coaching journey more effectively.
November 2023
Building Effective Relationships (Free, Register Here)
Now that the season is well underaway and you are getting to know your athletes, find out how you can take your club or squad dynamic to the next level.
This course explores how the most accomplished coaches across all sports unlock the magic of high-performing teams by creating environments built on mutual trust and quality relationships.
December 2024
Youth Athlete Engagement and Avoiding Dropout (Free, Register Here)
With families travelling for Christmas and a hiatus in the season, December can be a period of heightened risk for athlete dropout.
This module will explore the considerations for engaging young athletes to keep them passionate about their sport and avoid dropout.
January 2024
Quality Practice Design (Free, Register Here)
Bring in the new year by learning more about the principles of quality practice design.
This course explores the principles of athlete learning and their practical application for coaches to accelerate athlete development. It also delves into the key features of quality practice design and the benefits of incorporating game-like activities into training.
February 2024
Reading: Track Sprint Drills (Free, Register Here)
Avoid stagnation in your training sessions by introducing these drills for your group.
This reading covers simple track drills and shares with the coach how and why to introduce them into your sessions.
March 2024
Competition-Day Coaching (Free, Register Here)
Competition shouldn’t be the priority for youth coaches, but it’s never too early to build positive habits and teach strategies for competition-day performance.
This course explores how coaches can help athletes achieve optimal pre-competiton readiness and strategies for effective competiton-day coaching.