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These coaches are stepping up to shape the future of Para sport and help double Australia’s pipeline of Paralympians by 2032.
The Queensland Academy of Sport’s (QAS) Gen 2032 Project Para Coach Development Program brought together a group of 13 coaches across seven sports on the Sunshine Coast, all united by a bold vision to shape the future of Para Sport in Australia.
The three-day workshop was a powerful first step in building a connected, para-literate coaching network that will help unlock athlete potential at all levels of the pathway.
QAS High Performance Coach Advisor Michelle Hemley said the focus of Learning Lab 1 was to build trust, connection and confidence within the group, while providing a clear view of the broader Para sport system.
Blake Cochrane, QAS Para Unit Lead, said: “Our Gen2032 coaches are currently in partnership with our NSO sports and QAS to directly work with the Para athletes in those particular sports. Part of the support is to really close some of those gaps with those athletes and coaches alike.”
Learning Lab 1 marked the beginning of a four-year journey through the Gen 2032 Project Para Coach Development Program, a comprehensive national initiative designed to prepare high-quality Para sport coaches. The program is built around 12 Learning Labs, monthly ‘Community of Practice’ gatherings, and ongoing development opportunities.
