Women’s Student Coaching Academy
Triathlon Ireland and Student Sport Ireland (SSI) are pleased to announce that the application process for the 2024-25 Women’s Student Coaching Academy is now open for three new entrants.
Heading into its 4th year, the aim of the academy is to provide female student coaches with the support system that will enable them to develop and reach their coaching potential. Furthermore, the academy aims to increase the number, and visibility, of female coaches in third level institutions and create female role models for other female students to progress into coaching.
The Women’s Student Coaching Academy is a collaborative programme between SSI, Sport Ireland, 22 third-level institutions and 17 sporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs) including Triathlon Ireland.
Throughout the year, the female student coaches will coach a team or athletes, while working alongside a mentor coach. They will also undertake a Triathlon Ireland/World Triathlon coaching course, keep a weekly journal to track their coaching journey, and attend workshops offered by SSI.
Students interested in taking part are asked to complete the Application Form and return to their relevant sports officer listed on the back of the form before August 7th, 2024.
“The WSCA was the first step into my triathlon coaching. The program offered me a platform to connect with brilliant mentors who helped to guide me in the right direction and support me as I gained my qualifications for my Triathlon Ireland Level 1 coaching degree. After the workshops, I now feel more confident as a coach and an athlete going forward. It was also a great opportunity to meet other girls with similar interests and learn from their own experiences in competing and coaching. I’d highly recommend this program as it offers such a brilliant and valuable opportunity to begin your own career with the best support you can get!”
— Mary O’Donnell 2023/2024 WSCA participant.
If you have any questions, please contact Triathlon Ireland Women in Sport Lead, Eleanor Condon – eleanor@triathlonireland.com
