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OCEANIA TRACK AND FIELD COACHES ASSOCIATION

Oceania Track and Field Coaches Association is an independent coaching network re-established in 2022 for “Coaches by Coaches”. OTFCA, also known as OACA, understands coaching in the Oceania region and is committed to supporting ALL coaches in their aspirations and development.

“Athletes make excellence happen; Coaches make excellence possible.” – Frank Dick OBE

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  • OTFCA Coaches Clubs at the Pacific Games 2023

    OTFCA Coaches Clubs at the Pacific Games 2023

    “BUILDING A COACHING COMMUNITY IN OCEANIA” By Debbie Strange – Facilitator of the OTFCA Coaches Clubs at the Pacific Games 2023 OTFCA held its inaugural Coaches Club sessions at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands with over 25 coaches from 4 different countries attending. OTFCA has always welcomed coaches from sports other than athletics…

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  • The Coaches Charter

    The Coaches Charter

    By Frank Dick OBE 09.02.2022 It is agreed by all involved in Track and Field that the role of a coach is essential to the performance of an athlete or team. In order for this role to be most effective it is fundamental that a coach works within a framework of understandings. A coach will…

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  • Tony Rice – Honorary Life member of OTFCA

    Tony Rice – Honorary Life member of OTFCA

    A Tribute by Frank Dick OBE President of European Athletics Coaches Association “Tony Rice has been recently unanimously elected as an Honorary Life Member of the re-established Oceania Track and Field Coaches Association (OTFCA), an Association he established with Fletcher Mc Ewen, Bill Bailey, [AUS] and Steve Hollings [NZL] in 2002. Tony graduated from Loughborough…

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