Coaching and Training Advice

With regard to coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, Athletics Australia advises coaches to ensure that they comply with the current health, activity and social distancing measures issued by the Australian Government and the relevant State/Territory Governments, as well as any local government restrictions regarding use of venues. This advice is rapidly changing so coaches should be active in ensuring they have the most up to date information.

From an insurance coverage standpoint, it is also vital that all Athletics Australia Accredited Coaches comply with any advice, recommendations, and directives from the relevant authorities.

At this time, we particularly encourage coaches to look to utilise technology platforms for remote coaching activities as much as possible. There are a range of tools available such as Face Time, Zoom and Microsoft Teams that can be utilised for this purpose. Athletics Australia Accredited Coaches also have access to a platform called Welcome Fit. Welcome Fit provides the opportunity for remote coaching via video and is included as part of the coaching accreditation fee. For more details about this platform, please visit www.welcomefit.com/about. To sign up and access the platform, coaches should use the same email address attached to their Athletics Australia Coaching Accreditation. If you have any issues, please email coachaccreditation@athletics.org.au.