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Australian Coaching Council was established in 1978 to establish a national approach to sports coaching in Australia.
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Australian Coaching Council was established in 1978 to establish a national approach to sports coaching in Australia.
At Sport and Recreation Ministers' Council on 26 May 1978, it was agreed to established the National Coaching Council. [1] In March 1979 it was renamed the Australian Coaching Council. [1] The primary objectives of the Council were: establishing a national coach and accreditation scheme and providing opportunities for coach education. [1] Council comprised representatives from government and sport. Australian Government representative Paul Brettel was chairman from 1978 to 1982. [1]
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