What is the Coaching Committee?

The Coaching Committee currently consists of eight (8) state and territory coaching coordinators and the Sports Education and Development Manager. Committee members act to ensure that coaches within the Association are fully accredited and have up to date skills and knowledge of sports Taekwondo in order to understand, design and apply Taekwondo programs using basic and advanced training principles.

Purpose

Recognised accreditation has become a basic prerequisite for aspiring coaches in Australia to coach at Taekwondo Australia endorsed state, national and international events. The Committee ensures that accredited coaches maintain their professional values through practicing the agreed code of behavior.

Coaching Committee Key Facts and Roles

The Committee’s Role is to:

• develop Taekwondo specific accredited coaching courses 

• develop Taekwondo Australia coaches at all levels through education, standardisation and maintain their professional values through abiding by the agreed Code of Behaviour

• ensure a fair and firm competition environment for athletes, officials and spectators in the pursuit of competitive excellence

• be a voice for coaches, providing honest and confidential support service in association with Taekwondo Australia and relevant Committees.

Our Philosophy

We uphold the following intrinsic values, dubbed the “Spirit of Sport” which embodies the essence of Taekwondo and what it means to be a Taekwondo practioner. We maintain that the “spirit of sport” is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind and is exemplified by the following values:

• Integrity

• Promotion of Health

• Pursuit of Excellence

• Education

• Dedication and Commitment

• Respect for one’s self and others

• Giving back to the community