Athletics Ireland develops coaching expertise through its support and educational programmes.

We have five levels of coaching:
Level 3 – The highest level of coaching qualification available in Ireland, Level 3 coaches usually specialise in one discipline
Level 2 – Level 2 coaches are qualified to coach in at least two of the following four disciplines: sprints, endurance, throws, jumps
Level 1 – A qualification for people interested in general coaching work with children between the ages of 10 to 14
Assistant Coach – Introduces beginners – working alongside a senior coach – to the basics of coaching sprints, endurance, throws and jumps
Athletics Leader – This coaching qualification is designed for people interested in introducing children between the ages 5 and 10 to athletics

Long term Athlete Development

The Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, approved by the National Coaching and Training Centre as the internationally accepted athletics development standard, underpins all our coaching programmes. Read more about the Long Term Athlete Development Model

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