High Performance Coach Development
AIS High Performance (HP) Coach Development program supports Australian coaches on their journey to greatness.
Coach development is a multifaceted and continuous learning process aimed at fostering the growth and evolution of coaches. The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) defines it as the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and expertise through both structured and opportunistic experiences. This holistic approach goes beyond any single method, program, or experience, requiring a long-term vision to influence coaching behaviours, beliefs, and practices.
This is achieved through our strategic focus areas of:
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HP Coach Learning and Development: Creating bespoke, impactful initiatives to equip coaches for future challenges.
System Connection and Collaboration: Facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration within a world-leading HP coaching ecosystem.
Sustainable Coaching Environments: Supporting environments that attract and retain diverse coaching talent, maximizing performance potential.
How is the AIS supporting HP Coach Development in Australia?
Are you a HP coach?
Keen to network with other HP coaches or learn about coach development opportunities? Check out the ‘National Coach Network’ in the programs section and complete an expression of interest form below.
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Program Spotlights
HP Coach Summit Program
The AIS Coach Summit Program united some of the nation’s leading Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games coaches to better support the modern coach and make Australia a world-leader in high performance coaching by Brisbane 2032.
Stacey Marinkovich, Rohan Taylor, Colin Batch and Louise Sauvage were just a few of the coaches who spent 2022 working together as part of the inaugural program, which culminated in a three-day event in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs.
The AIS Coach Summit Program has been facilitated by AIS High Performance Coach Development Advisor, Dr Paul Perkins, and AFL legend and England Rugby Head of High Performance Neil Craig.
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AIS Gen32 Coach Program
The AIS National Generation 2032 Coach Program is an intensive coach development program for aspiring pathway and early career high performance coaches.
The program aims to increase the number and diversity of Australian high performance career coaches who can contribute positively to future Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games.
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More information
For more information, please email hpcoachdevelopment@ausport.gov.au.