is anyone here an athletics coach or know how I could be one?

I'll cut to the point, I am interested in becoming an athletics coach for children (no peado lol) 
 
I got two kids that compete and are pretty good at it, after going to their training sessions I am really fancying getting involved as a coach.
 
I ain't blowing my own trumpet but I am really good kids, obviously into fitness and would get involved with the circuit they're doing as apposed to just barking orders and being miserable.
 
I've offered to help at the club numerous times but tbh I think the coach see's me as a threat and is in it for the kudos of it as apposed to taking a real interest in the kids. (this aint me being bitchy btw!!!)
 
I know if I go to the top with some quals I can definitely get my shot at getting involved 
 
So where would I start and how long would I be looking at? They ain't kids forever!
 
Thanks for any help
 
edited title lol

if it's just Athletics give these guys a call and have a chat with them, they are very helpful www.englandathletics.org
 
this is an overlook into the route you can take
 
http://www.englandathleti...64&sectionTitle=..
 
if you want to go even further then look at the programmes uk sport offer http://www.uksport.gov.uk.ages/people-development/
 
they are less sport specific but still imo highly valuable courses which would leave you with a goo skill set for coaching in sports.

D just the ticket mate, nice one!
 
I'll get down to business tomorrow with it all

good man, cool thing to do. 
 
You will need a CRB check before you can officially work with under 18s - this can take a few months to get so I would get cracking soon on it if your serious about it. 
 
Did I read that correctly, that you have two children?
 
http://www.homeoffice.gov...ies-public-bodies/crb/
 
Cheers

I think I am good on the CRB front I've helped with a lot of events with the school and I go in a lot of nurseries etc, unless they expire??

Technically mate I have no kids, but the missus has 2 that I inherited whilst they were very young so I call them my own! I connect really well with kids though and I'd have never have known that without her littleuns

Do you know anything about athletics? It gets a bit tiring when every gym bod who's got a bit of muscle and definition then thinks he can apply his knowledge to every corner of the fitness universe. Training for track & field is very, very different to training for abs & guns. 

I don't tend to adopt that kind of mindset tbh narbie, it's very limiting.

I'll immerese myself in it, I'll learn and I'll do my best

Walkie, you should give it a go. Coaching is a great thing to get onto, it's really enjoyable and the progression is there for you with the results, and a bit of luck. Good luck and let everyone know how you get on

walkie


I think I am good on the CRB front I've helped with a lot of events with the school and I go in a lot of nurseries etc, unless they expire??

Technically mate I have no kids, but the missus has 2 that I inherited whilst they were very young so I call them my own! I connect really well with kids though and I'd have never have known that without her littleuns

 
You should be covered then mate on he CRB front. 
 
Thats nice to hear mate.