Tri NZ's Coach Development Strategic Plan & Framework
What is Tri NZ's role in triathlon coaching?
The four key ways Tri NZ aims to support the sport of triathlon through coaching are:
1. Recruitment - identifying and attracting people to triathlon coaching.
Example: Tri NZ offers a Tri-Start Leader module for parents and teachers who are supporting kids aged 7-12 participating in triathlon.This module is designed as an introduction to coaching.
2. Retention - supporting and rewarding coaches so they remain in coaching.
Example: Tri NZ communicates regularly with coaches, providing articles of interest and links to coach development opportunities in the community. Tri NZ is committed to creating a 'community of triathlon coaches' in which coaches feel they are part of a collective effort to grow and develop the sport.
3. Recognition - recognising the contribution coaches make to the sport, particularly with youth and in schools.
Examples:All accredited coaches are identified on the website; there is an annual Coach of the Year award; coach profiles appear in Triathlon and Multisport magazine; logos, caps, and clothing identifying coaches as being Tri NZ accredited coaches are distributed each year.
4. Development - providing meaningful and achievable development opportunities which complement the self-learning activities coaches undertake.
Examples: Tri NZ provides Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 coach programmes plus a range of modules. In addition, Tri NZ provides opportunities for coaches to attend external forums and workshops.
To view the Coach Development Strategic Plan CLICK HERE
To view an overview of the Coach Development Framework CLICK HERE
To view the Coach Accreditation Requirements for Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 CLICK HERE
