Club Coach – Level 0
The Club Coach course is an introductory course designed to equip coaches with basic useable coaching knowledge and skills. The course is particularly aimed at:
· Beginner coaches, working in introductory programs like Kickstart at the club level
· Parents and those persons wishing to coach junior riders
· People who wish to help out at their Club as a coach
A Club Coach can:
· Conduct basic coaching for riders to complete their Kick Start competency assessments
· Coach and assess junior riders for first-time licence testing and/or endorsements under the MA Junior Coaching Program
· Coach and assess senior riders for first-time licence testing and/or discipline-specific endorsements
· Supervise structured club coaching days and assist Level 1 and 2 coaches
· Refer to the MA Coaching guidelines for Coach/rider ratios
Prerequisites
- Be 16 years or older
- Obtain or have current Working with Children Check (18 years old and over)
- Complete the online Australian Sports Commission Community Coaching General Principles program online.
- Complete Motorcycling Australia’s Club Coaching Course
- Have at least 2 years practical experience in motorcycle competition as a competitor or official and have sound knowledge of motorcycling riding skills
Attend a Motorcycling New South Wales Coaching Course
You can express your interest in attending a course by clicking the link below. By doing this Motorcycling New South Wales will notify you via email when a course becomes available.
Application Process
Step 1 – Attend the Motorcycle NSW Sport Coaching Course and successfully complete all of the assessments during the course.
Step 2 – Submit your application form to learn@motorcycling.com.au
Renewal
Step 1 – Complete the Motorcycling NSW Club Coach Renewal Form
Step 2 – Send the completed form along with your current Working with Children Check to learn@motorcycling.com.au
Coach – Level 1
The Level 1 course is the second level course designed to equip coaches with rider development coaching knowledge and skills. The course is particularly aimed at:
· Accredited Club Coaches and aspiring semi-professional coaches, intending to work with athlete development in
motorcycle sport for club, regional and state competition
A Level 1 Coach can:
· Conduct basic coaching for riders to complete their Kick Start competency assessments
· Coach and assess junior riders for first time licence testing and/or endorsements under the MA Junior Coaching Program
· Coach and assess senior riders for first time licence testing and/or discipline specific endorsements.
· Provide advanced rider skill development coaching
· Apply for a Coaching Permit to conduct independent coaching schools
· Supervise structured club coaching days and assist/manage other level coaches
· Refer to the MA Coaching guidelines for Coach/rider ratios
Prerequisites
- Be 18 years or older
- Current Working with Children Check (18 years old and over)
- Hold a current club coach accreditation
- Log 20 hours of practical motorcycling coaching within 12 months of completing the Motorcycle NSW Sport Coaching Course
Application & Renewal Process
Step 1 – Complete the Level 1 Coaching Application & Renewal form
Step 2 – Submit your form to learn@motorcycling.com.au
Coach – Level 2
Level 2 Coaching Accreditation is administered by Motorcycling Australia and conducted through an intermediate course designed to extend the Level 1 coach’s ability to confidently and safely coach.
Please contact MA development@ma.org.au for further information about courses.
https://www.ma.org.au/coaching-and-officials/become-a-coach/