October 17, 2023 – https://www.ausfencing.org/new-development-measures-for-coaches/
After broad consultation, the AFF’s High Performance Commission, who is responsible for Coach development and management, is pleased to announce significant improvements in the following areas:
- Child Protection
- Coach Development, and the
- Coach Accreditation Process
Child Protection Measures Agreement
All Coaches will now have to enter into Child protection Measures Agreement with the AFF in order to have their accreditation renewed, in a move that further demonstrates the AFF’s commitment to member protection.
Nationally accredited coaches will receive correspondence from the AFF with a link to execute.
Coach Development
The HPC has streamlined and broadened the way the AFF supports the development of coaches. These now include:
- Working with National Technical Directors, National Weapons Coaches, or the National Coaching Team (either remotely or by application for visits. Some visits can be funded by AFF).
- National Squad Workshops (by invitation)
- National Squad Camps (by invitation)
- National Squad Tours (by appointment of HPC)
- National Coaching Mobility Program (by invitation)
- Non-official International coaching (free)
- FIE Coach Academy (by application)
- Stints O/S working with specific coaches (sometimes can be funded by AFF, otherwise at own cost)
- International Competitions
- Other initiatives
For further information please visit the website here.
Coach Accreditation Process
For Level One coaching, the AFF will support State-driven accreditation with an Online National Course.
For aspiring Level Two and Level Three Coaches, there is now a significant development pathway to be involved in the National Squad.
For further information please see the website here.
