With support from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Triathlon WA have created a three-part online education series to help coaches and support staff build their understanding around supporting athletes with ADHD.
Held across January – March, these three sessions will explore what ADHD is and provide some much needed information for the sporting community to raise awareness and curiosity.
Session 1 – Monday 13 January- 5.30-6.30pm (AWST) | Understanding ADHD – this session will be facilitated by Fiona Alexander (from ADHD WA and REACH ADHD Coaching and Consulting) on understanding what ADHD is, how it might present for different people and how we can support neurodiverse athletes or people in our lives. Register Here.
Session 2 – Monday 10 February – 5.30-6.30pm (AWST) | Filling the gaps with ADHD Coach Meghann Birks. Meghan will speak to the challenges of ADHD in sport especially. Register Here.
Session 3 – Monday 10 March– 5.30-6.30pm (AWST) | Lived Experience –This story telling session where athletes, coaches and parents share stories of the impact ADHD had on their sporting journey to spark curiosity around how different coaching practices might help or hinder progression, or what support considerations might be useful to consider in your training environment. Register Here.
For any session enquiries, please reach out to Athlete and Coach Development Manager, Janine Kaye via email at janine.kaye@wa.triathlon.org.au