Research transforms coach wellbeing in Australian high-performance sport

Australian Catholic University

Elite coaches have spent years putting athletes’ wellbeing ahead of their own but new research is prompting a rethink of how Australia’s high-performance sporting system supports the people responsible for producing the next generation of champions.

Key points:

  • ACU researchers have worked with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University and the AIS to develop a national Coach Performance Wellbeing Hub.
  • The research has transformed coach wellbeing from an overlooked issue into a recognised strategic priority and attracted international interest from Sport Ireland and the International Council for Coaching Excellence.

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