Find a Coach

The Next Step - Find A Coach

Things to look for in a coach..are they?

• Qualified? – Do they hold an appropriate TriVic qualification for triathlon that gives them coaching expertise in your stage of development (Level 0, 1,2, 3 ?)
• Experienced? – How long have they been coaching? How many triathletes have they coached?
• Accredited? – Are they accredited by TriVic? This means they are up-to-date with their knowledge base and regularly attend coach development opportunities.
• If a Junior -do they hold a current Working with Children Check

Can the coach provide…

• Environment – The right environment for your development as an athlete. Are there triathletes of similar age and gender to interact and train with?
• Programmes – Squad/individual training. Times that complement your school/work/family routine?
• Location –accessible to where you live/work/go to school?
• Links – To physiotherapist, massage therapist, nutrition, sports doctor, podiatrist, specific discipline coaches, conditioning coaches, sport science testing services?
• Expertise – In the areas you require.
• Planning – Can the coach develop a training and competition plan
• Mentally – Help you improve your mental skills that will assist you in training and racing; self-confidence;
• Physically – Improve your conditioning and develop your speed, endurance, strength, power, core strength, flexibility

Discuss with any new coach:

• Expectations
• Goals
• Communication
• Review of past experiences
• Significant others in your life – Partner/Friends/Parents/Sponsors/etc

For a list of suitably qualified coaches, please see our Coaches Page