Level 3

Pre-requisites: Level 2 and 2 years full time or four years part time strength and conditioning coaching at national level or higher.

Target Market for the Level 3 training program:

Competency Statement:

Level 3 Strength and Conditioning Coaches will be able to:

Plan and Prepare :

Collect and analyse current information (possibly from other sports) to assist in the development of their own athletes preparation for the opposition consider environmental factors.
Plan and prepare a long term, integrated plan for the development of an athlete or team of athletes.
Develop individualised long term plans that link to the team plan.
Coordinate other specialist expertise involved in the delivery of the long term plan.
Manage time effectively to ensure their own health and well being and avoid burn out.

Conduct :

Implement the coaching program effectively
Develop technical and tactical skills of the athletes in an innovative manner that enables the athlete/team to learn most effectively
Negotitate and interact effectively with the different personality styles and needs within the squad/team.
Facilitate a learning environment for other coaches.
Provide leadership and direction to own and linked (developmental)programs.
Provide guidance to athletes regarding pathways within the sport.

Monitor/Review:

Utilise technology to undertake in-depth analysis of the athlete(s) performance health and well being and fitness environmental factors influencing the athlete(s) performance
Conduct briefing and de-briefing sessions with athlete(s)/teams.

Evaluate :

Evaluate achievement of the goals of the long term plan (both long and short term goals).
Analyse results of athlete tests conducted by specialists.
Evaluate the coaching program against current national and international best practices.

Adapt :