ITU endorsement to UK coaching system

Dermot Galea, triathlon national coach, is attending the first session of the UK's Sport Coaching Course, organised by the British Triathlon Federation at Loughborough University.

The Level 3 course is spread over three week-ends from February to April, with a final written exam in May. Galea, who in 2006 attended the Level 1 course thanks to a grant from the Kunsill Malti ghall-iSport, was awarded a scholarship from the International Triathlon Union (ITU) which enabled him to attend Level 2 in 2007 and will also fund his present course.

In the meantime, the ITU has taken a big step towards establishing an internationally accredited triathlon coaching system by sanctioning the one organised by the British Triathlon Federation.

To date, only Australia and the UK have produced coaching courses of a high enough calibre to receive the prestigious ITU accreditation.

On completion of his course, Galea will be expected to spearhead the Malta Triathlon Association's drive to attract more numbers to the sport as well as to organise a training week ahead of the Triathlon Championships of the Small States of Europe, scheduled for Luxembourg later this year.