Coaching

What an impact our Victorian coaches have had this season. I’d like to recognise the significant impact our local coaches have had in supporting the triathlon community during an unprecedented time.

Our coaches responded magnificently from the moment it became clear that Victoria would bear the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions. From discounted (and free) mind and body programs, virtual training and racing sessions, and regular member check-ins, our coaches have been the heartbeat of the community, and each should be proud of their commitment to our community.

Unfortunately, we were restricted by both the pandemic and a packed racing calendar in allowing regular coaching course provisions.

Triathlon Victoria embarked on a pilot of the Foundation Course (Level One) to see if delivery could be made more accessible. This resulted in the same content being delivered differently, utilising video calls to reduce the face to face components down to a single day.

This increased the access to courses for the facilitator and trainee coaches and increased the opportunity to hold courses in regional locations.

The pilot occurred at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre as per previous versions. Subsequent courses were also scheduled for Geelong and La Trobe University in Bundoora. It is hoped that future courses will run on the Mornington Peninsula and regional areas.

Triathlon Victoria warmly welcomes Mick Delamotte in the role of National Coaching Manager to fill the position left vacant by Graeme Hill. Triathlon Victoria has provided substantial support, analysis, research and suggestions to assist, and will continue to work with Triathlon Australia for coaching success.

Highlights

1 New delivery model for the Foundation Coach course delivered

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3 Delivery of five development webinars for coaches: HIIT (Paul Laursen), Nutrition (Mikki Williden), Tendon Injuries (Brad Beer), Open Water Swimming (Paul Newsome) 12 new Foundation Coaches qualified