Many athletes require the services of a coach, no matter their performance level. The role of the coach is fundamental to the success of triathletes at every level.
Our coaching network is critical to the growth and reputation of our sport. A good coach needs to be positive, supportive, enthusiastic, focused, goal-oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient, and a clear communicator.
There are a variety of reasons people get involved in coaching. You may be a community coach, former athlete, business coach or simply seeking a career change. No matter your reasoning, Triathlon Australia have various courses to support your journey as a coach. Levels of coaching vary and start at an entry-level and progress to high performance. Triathlon Australia’s National Coaching Framework outlines the various levels of accreditation and provides more information about coaching programs.
Upcoming Courses
- Triathlon Victoria - Sports House
- Ground Floor, 375 Albert Road, South Melbourne, 3205
- $160
Run Technique for Triathlon Coaches
Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA) is pleased to offer this specialist workshop to Triathlon Australia accredited coaches. It is aimed at those who don’t have a strong running background. The workshop will be a combination of both theory and practical (no pre-work is required).
Key knowledge to take home:
- Able to identify what effective technique looks like.
- Understand how well triathletes have to run.
- How to do running drills correctly.
- Other coaching tips and tricks.
Facilitator: Mr Tony Benson
A 1972 Olympian and once the fifth ranked 5000m runner in the world, Tony was undefeated on tours of the USA and Europe between 1970 and 1972, is the last Australian distance runner to win at the prestigious Cologne, Stockholm and Oslo meets. In addition, Tony is a “sub 4 minute miler”, a former Australian 2000m record holder and the 1969 Pacific Conference 1500m Gold Medallist.
Tony began coaching in 1967 while teaching at St Patrick’s College in Ballarat. He moved to club coaching with Ballarat YCW on his retirement from international competition in 1973 and within two years had produced the first of what would be a long list of internationals, including a young Steve Moneghetti. In 1979 Tony was offered, and accepted, the position of National Coach of the Philippines. At that time the Philippines ranked 29th in Asia. By the time Tony had left the Philippines they had reached 6th place, produced Asian champions and record holders as well as Olympians including a steeplechase semi-finalist.
Tony first became involved in triathlon while still the National T & F Coaching Director of Australia and assisted a triathletes with her running during 1993 and 1994 as she started to make her very successful transition from runner to triathlete.
Tony Benson has been the Head Coach of Olympic, Commonwealth, World Championship and Asian Games teams, lectured in Africa, Asia and the Pacific on behalf of the International Olympic Committee and International Association of Athletic Federations and put his theories into practice by producing Olympic athletes and World Championship level athletes, triathletes and duathletes.
Date, time and cost:
Saturday 29 April 2023
9:00am – Estimated finish time 12-12:30pm.
Cost per person is $160.00.
Places are STRICTLY LIMITED to 10 people only.
PLEASE NOTE: participants must be current Triathlon Australia accredited coaches.
- Triathlon Victoria - Sports House
- Ground Floor, 375 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
- $770
Triathlon Victoria will be running its Coaching Development Course that commences with a 2-hour online session on Thursday 4 May and a practical two-day workshop on the weekend of 1 and 2 July 2023.
Attendance at both the online session and two-day workshop is required for completion of the course.
Payment and registrations are via the Triathlon Victoria Membership portal.
- Triathlon Victoria - Sports House
- Ground Floor, 375 Albert Road, South Melbourne, 3205
- $175
Swim Technique for Triathlon Coaches
Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia (SCTA) is pleased to offer this specialist workshop to Triathlon Australia accredited coaches. It is aimed at those who don’t have a strong swim background. The workshop will be a combination of both theory and practical (no pre-work is required).
Key knowledge to take home:
- Able to identify what effective technique looks like.
- Understand how well triathletes have to swim.
- How to do swimming drills correctly.
- Other coaching tips and tricks.
Facilitator: Mr Gary Toner
Gary is the Executive Officer of Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia and celebrates 43 years in the aquatic industry in 2023. Gary has been a Coach on Australian Swim teams and coached numerous swimmers, open water swimmers and triathletes representing Australia and other countries at the Olympics, Worlds, Pan Pac’s and Commonwealth Games. Gary conducts international coaching clinics for all ages, regular swim teacher professional development sessions throughout Australia and facilitates domestic and international speakers for teaching and coaching. Gary provides innovative ideas, strategies and opportunities to continuously improve standards, and identifies opportunities for the swimming community. Gary was inducted into the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 2020 as an Honour Coach.
Date, time and cost:
Saturday 27 May 2023
1:00pm – Estimated finish time 4:30pm.
Cost per person is $175.00.
Places are STRICTLY LIMITED to 10 people only.
PLEASE NOTE: participants must be current Triathlon Australia accredited coaches.
As a Triathlon Australia accredited triathlon coach, you will:
Gain the skills, knowledge and expertise to coach triathletes in the fundamentals of swimming, cycling, running and transition;
Develop knowledge of the basics of the science of triathlon, e.g. planning and programming, nutrition, sports physiology and growth and development;
Learn about the “art of coaching” – the fundamentals of communication and relationship building critical to quality coaching.
Receive resources and support from Triathlon Australia (found here)
Re-Accreditation
Coaching accreditation is directly linked to your Triathlon Australia membership. Each year, when a coach renews their Triathlon Australia membership, they are also required to provide evidence that they have completed a level of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To retain a coaching membership with Triathlon Australia each year, accredited coaches need to undertake re-accredited by reading and acknowledge the Coach’s Code of Behavior, the Triathlon Australia Member Protection Policy and complete a Statutory Declaration regarding ongoing learning and continuous coaching improvement (CPDs)
Got a question?
For all enquiries and questions regarding coaching course in Victoria, coach accreditation, coach reaccreditation and upcoming courses, please contact Robbie Wallace via email.
Resources
The information below will provide you with further information about Triathlon Australia's coaching course.
