New role set to strengthen triathlon coaching network
Tuesday 8 May 2007, 10:30AM
By Fraser Mills
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Brett Reid Credit:
Sarah McGregor
New Zealand’s strong triathlon coaching network is set to become even more successful, with the appointment of Brett Reid to Triathlon New Zealand’s new Director of Coaching role.
The former Squash New Zealand High Performance Director’s new role will see him working closely with triathlon coaches across the board – from entry level to high performance, to help them to access and identify opportunities for development.
Reid said his new role will see him working closely with current coaches, SPARC and the New Zealand Academy of Sport to build on work already done by Triathlon New Zealand, and establish a coach development framework for triathlon.
“Essentially the role is about helping coaches to ensure they can meet the needs of athletes and assist them to meet the goals of both the athletes and the sport,†Reid said.
“While we might not receive the same level of funding as some of our competing countries, New Zealand’s advantage is a strong network of coaches that have a great ability to work together and share information.
“In this new role I hope to build on that network to continue and advance the great success New Zealand is achieving in triathlon.â€Â
A registered psychologist with qualifications in coaching, Reid’s career has seen him spend six years lecturing in sport and exercise technology at the Waikato Institute of Technology, and providing sport psychology services to the New Zealand Academy of Sport. He was also editor of NZ Runner magazine for three years.
On the sporting front, Reid’s background is largely in endurance running, with his best achievement completing Auckland’s Wiri Marathon in two hours and 28 minutes in 1987. He raced a few triathlons in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s and this season completed six of the Contact Energy National Series races, finishing fifth in his age group overall.
Triathlon New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Dave Beeche, said the organisation is excited to have Reid on board.
“While we have an extremely dedicated and successful coaching network, we recognise that more coaches who are better trained and qualified are needed for all levels of the sport,†Beeche said,
“With a dedicated Director of Coaching role in place we’re now able to provide access to quality coaching to a wide range of triathletes right across the country.â€Â
The former Squash New Zealand High Performance Director’s new role will see him working closely with triathlon coaches across the board – from entry level to high performance, to help them to access and identify opportunities for development.
Reid said his new role will see him working closely with current coaches, SPARC and the New Zealand Academy of Sport to build on work already done by Triathlon New Zealand, and establish a coach development framework for triathlon.
“Essentially the role is about helping coaches to ensure they can meet the needs of athletes and assist them to meet the goals of both the athletes and the sport,†Reid said.
“While we might not receive the same level of funding as some of our competing countries, New Zealand’s advantage is a strong network of coaches that have a great ability to work together and share information.
“In this new role I hope to build on that network to continue and advance the great success New Zealand is achieving in triathlon.â€Â
A registered psychologist with qualifications in coaching, Reid’s career has seen him spend six years lecturing in sport and exercise technology at the Waikato Institute of Technology, and providing sport psychology services to the New Zealand Academy of Sport. He was also editor of NZ Runner magazine for three years.
On the sporting front, Reid’s background is largely in endurance running, with his best achievement completing Auckland’s Wiri Marathon in two hours and 28 minutes in 1987. He raced a few triathlons in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s and this season completed six of the Contact Energy National Series races, finishing fifth in his age group overall.
Triathlon New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Dave Beeche, said the organisation is excited to have Reid on board.
“While we have an extremely dedicated and successful coaching network, we recognise that more coaches who are better trained and qualified are needed for all levels of the sport,†Beeche said,
“With a dedicated Director of Coaching role in place we’re now able to provide access to quality coaching to a wide range of triathletes right across the country.â€Â