ATHLETICS +
Athletics+ is a province-wide youth development initiative designed to grow participation, skill, and confidence in track and field. Athletics+ connects schools, clubs, and communities through interactive sessions. Through the program, and events like the All-Stars Provincial Tour and NextGen Coaching Clinics, ANB wants to have a structured Athlete Development Pathway and a Coach Development Pathways to build a stronger foundation for athletics across New Brunswick. These pathways are identification markers for people that want to get involved in our sport.
ANB’s Athlete Development Pathway
| Athletics+ All-Stars | Tier 1 | Athlete (5-12yo) |
| Athletics+ Intro to Track and Field | Tier 2 | Athlete (12-15yo) |
| Athletics+ Start to Finish | Tier 3 | Athlete (15-18yo) |
| Athletics+ The Foundation of Performance | Tier 4 | Athlete (18yo+) |
Tier 1 - Athletics+ All-Stars
- Visits to multiple communities/schools during the spring
- Offer "The Foundation of Athletics - RJTW" sessions for Teachers/Coaches/Parents
- Offer "NextGen Coaching" sessions
Tier 2 - Athletics+ Intro to Track and Field
- Support athletes in developing basic athletics skills
- Connect athletes with local track and field clubs
- School/Community Athletics+ clinics
- Great oppertunity for Phys Ed Teachers and Jeux de l'Acadie delegations
Tier 3 - Athletics+ Start to Finish
Development
- Technical Consultants to come out to High School Practices
- Connect Athletes to local track and field clubs
Performance
- Re-introduce “High Performance Practices” to extend the sense of community within ANB’s athletes and for athletes that want to take their skills to the next level
- Bridging the gap between Development to Performance
- “Having a Performance Mindset”
Tier 4 - Athletics+ The Foundation of Performance
- ADSP Program affiliate/ High Performance Practices
- "Having that Performance Mindset"
- Technical Intentions
ANB’s Coaching Development Pathway
| The Foundation of Athletics - RJTW | Tier 1 | Coach |
| NextGen Coaching | Tier 2 | Coach |
| NCCP Club Coach | Tier 3 | Coach |
| NCCP Performance Coach | Tier 4 | Coach |
Tier 1 - The Foundation of Athletics (RJTW)
Target Audience: Teachers, Coaches, and Parents
Focus: Introduction to youth athletics
Support teachers, parents, and community leaders with coaching knowledge and tools.
- RJTW Booklet – fundamentals and lesson plans
- How to Coach Kids – engaging, age-appropriate approaches
- Introducing Kids to Athletics – fun and inclusive teaching methods
Planning an Athletics+ Series – guide for creating 3 – 10 week programs in schools or communities
Tier 2 – NextGen Coaching
Target Audience: Emerging Coaches and Teachers
Focus: Building on foundational skills and athlete development
- Understanding the next steps to getting involved in athletics and coaching
- Equip Teachers/Community leaders with tools to support long-term athlete development
- Club Coaching Oppertunity – overview of local opportunities and support
Coaching Clinic – review of the basics and practical coaching strategies
Tier 3 – NCCP Club Coach
Focus: Formal National Coaching Certification
Content Includes:
- Access to NCCP “The Locker” – online learning and certification platform
Tier 4 – NCCP Performance Coach
Focus: Advanced certification for performance coaching
Content Includes:
- Access to NCCP “The Locker” – advanced modules and performance-focused resources