Australian sport has taken an enormous step in its bid to become a world-leader in coach development ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today naming 31 coaches as part of a flagship national apprenticeship program.

Triple Olympian Rowie Webster is among the developing coaches who will benefit from paid two-year coaching apprenticeships as part of the inaugural National Generation 2032 Coach Program.

The National Generation 2032 Coach Program is a joint initiative between the AIS, National Institute Network (NIN) partners, and National Sporting Organisations (NSOs).

Rowie wants to use her vast playing experience as a launchpad into her coaching career.

“This opportunity is important to create a pathway for home grown coaches to propel into the Australian sporting world, increase diversity of coaches in Australia, especially female coaches and make an impact and commitment to the sustainability of Australia sport,” she said.

“I am eager to learn from other experienced coaches and eager to grow my own coaching fundamental framework and embrace the challenge of transitioning from a more elite athlete mentality toward an elite coach mentality.”

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