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 
