Good coaching creates positive sporting experiences for athletes. Along with helping athletes realise their potential, coaches at all levels should ensure athletes enjoy themselves and continue participating in sport.
Coaching is a demanding job. Technical sporting knowledge, people management, communication skills, understanding of safety principles relevant to the sport and effective coaching techniques are just a few of the areas coaches should have competence in.
Coaching accreditation courses will assist coaches in developing these skills and they can be accessed through your State Sporting Organisation.
Several online educational resources are also available and deal with topics and skills that are generic across a range of sports.
Your state or national body is a good first port of call, with many useful coaching sections available online.
More information
Your state or national body is a good first port of call, with many useful coaching sections available online.
- Sport Australia – coach and official’s resources, including online training
- Sport Australia Sporting Schools – online training resources for coaches
- Sports Medicine Australia can help educate you on a range of sports injury and safety topics, with fact sheets, advice and training.
- Play by the Rules has useful resources on risk management, child protection, harassment and complaints management.
- Clearinghouse for Sport can help connect sports people to a world of ideas, experience and knowledge.
For more information on becoming a coach, contact your State or National Sporting Organisation.
Disclaimer
As with any resource, this does not replace obtaining legal advice on each sport specific requirement and it is recommended you do so.
The information provided in this resource is for your information only. The authors and the NSW Office of Sport accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or your reliance upon it.