Coach Education

Welcome to British Triathlon’s coaching pages, dedicated to supporting coaches, tutors and assessors, providing opportunities for all those wanting to coach, tutor and assess triathlon in the UK. British Triathlon is committed to coach education and the development of coaching across the UK, with around 1500 coaches registered across all three levels. Whether you are completely new to coaching, or you have much experience within the world of coaching, we hope you will find what you are looking for here.

Coaching is at the heart of triathlon and vital to the success of all participants at every level from children, novice adults participating in their first event, age-group participation through to preparing athletes for the World Championships and Olympic Games.

The current British Triathlon Coach Education Programme places a great emphasis on a coaches’ competence rather than knowledge (what coaches can do rather than what coaches know). Through this we draw out the importance of the “how to coach” skills rather than just the “what to coach” skills of triathlon, in particular by integrating the theory into the practice. To enable a coach to progress we aim to create more opportunities to put their coaching skills into practice with the ready availability of feedback. All three levels of qualification are now UKCC endorsed and recognised by the International Triathlon Union (ITU).

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Coaching News

Job Vacancy - Workforce Development Coordinator

19/05 - Job Vacancy – Workforce Development CoordinatorSalary £17,00014 May 2009     The Workforce Development Coordinator provides support to the Workforce Development Team through the administration of the coach education, officiating and volunteering programmes.  The role is based at the Loughborough Head Office.  As an integral member of ...

British Paratriathlon Squad prepares for Race Season at Training Camp

05/05 - The Bank Holiday weekend saw the British Paratriathlon Squad gather for a two day training camp at Loughborough University and Mallory Park. The camp comprised of lectures and presentations delivered by Julian Wills, British Paratriathlon Manager and Richard Brady, with practical run, cycle and swim sessions. Athletes ...

British Triathlon and English Federation of Disability Sport sign Partnership Agreement

18/02 - A partnership agreement between the British Triathlon Federation and English Federation of Disability Sport has been signed at the launch of a series of new initiatives to develop paratriathlon opportunities across the Home Nations. The projects will see the development of disabled participation ...

Coach Educators and Assessors Wanted

06/02 - Triathlon England is at the forefront of coach education development and delivery, with all three levels of qualification endorsed by the UKCC. We deliver a comprehensive programme of courses across all levels.  In order for us meet the increased demand for courses, we are recruiting coach educators ...

Coach Education courses filling fast in the Yorkshire & Humberside region

02/02 -  At our newly secured venue you will learn the “how” & “what” of triathlon coaching from some of the UK’s most experienced Coach Education Tutors. This coupled with the world class facilities of the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds we can guarantee you a really positive ...

Heather Williams and Joel Filliol announced as British Triathlon’s Performance Director and Head Coach

Mobilis Performance Offer Discount Vouchers to British Triathlon Coaches

North East Club and Coach Seminar