International Sport Coaching Framework – version 1.1

Toward a Common Language for Coaching
Universal access to media and ease of worldwide travel
have encouraged the exchange of ideas and international
competitions in modern sport. Still missing from the global
landscape, however, is a single source all nations can refer
to for one of the most important roles in sport: Coaching.
Version 1.1 of the International Sport Coaching Framework
is an attempt to fill that void and to establish a current,
shared coaching reference point covering these areas:
• Roles and responsibilities assumed by coaches and
the tools they need in order to fulfil them
• Coaching certification and the development of
more relevant qualifications
• Developments in coaching that meet the needs of
athletes and sporting organisations
• Information to guide decisions on policy and
legislation regarding coaching
The International Council for Coaching Excellence
and the Association of Summer Olympic International
Federations have launched this initiative and enthusiastically
welcome all interested organisations and individuals to
join in. We expect that national and international sport
federations responsible for coach education, government
departments, educational institutions and agencies offering
coach education, coaches and coach developers will
embrace this opportunity.
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