Coaching Information
If you’re looking to enter the coaching pathway, there are several entry points to suit all levels of experience. Becoming an Age Manager is a great way to get started, offering an introduction to supporting children at the club level and learning the basics of coaching.
To build on this, the Introduction to Little Athletics Skills (ITLAS) workshop provides the next step, focusing on skill-based activities and foundational coaching techniques.
For those ready to pursue accreditation with Australian Athletics, the journey begins with a Level 1 Youth Coach or Recreational Running Coach course. These one-day sessions introduce the core principles of coaching and are open to everyone no prior experience is required.
The NSW Athletics Coaching Framework supports coaches at every stage, gradually building the knowledge and skills needed to guide athletes from beginner through to elite levels, empowering coaches to continually develop and refine their practice.
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Become an Accredited Coach |
- Make a Positive Impact – Help athletes develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for sport.
- Support Grassroots Sport – Play a vital role in nurturing young talent and strengthening local athletics communities.
- Give Back to the Community – Share your passion and experience to inspire the next generation of athletes.
- Stay Active and Engaged – Stay connected to the sport you enjoy while maintaining an active lifestyle.
- Develop Leadership Skills – Improve your communication, organisation, and mentoring abilities.
- Accessible Pathways – Entry-level coaching courses are open to all, with no prerequisites required.
- Ongoing Education – Accredited coaches have access to continued learning and development opportunities.
- Be Part of a Growing Sport – Join a supportive network of coaches across Australia committed to high-quality athletics coaching.
- Flexible Involvement – Whether volunteering at a local club or progressing to elite coaching, there's a role for everyone.
- Build Lifelong Connections – Form lasting relationships with athletes, families, and fellow coaches in a positive sporting environment.
NSW Athletics have both Face-to-Face and Online courses available to suit your learning style.
Click on the tab below to find out what courses we currently have available in NSW for all coaches!
NSW Athletics Coaching Calendar
Australian Athletics provides a National Database with all accredited Track and Field and Recreational Running Coaches nationwide. You are able to search for a coach based on an event group, training location, name, club, level of accreditation and more.
In order to find a coach, click the tab below!
NSW Athletics is offering Coaching Course packages for Schools and Clubs who are looking to upskill youth leaders or volunteers within the club setting. The courses are ideal if you want to run one from a particular location*, at a time and date that suits you and your participants.
For further information, click the tab below!
If you have any questions or queries regarding NSW Athletics Coaching, please contact us here!