Pathways Development Team (PDT)
- Annette Woodward OLY
- Sergei Evglevski OLY
- Steve Blackburn
- Alex Baez - TPA Sport Development Coordinator servicing the PDT
Their contact details are:
Annette Woodward OLY - AnnettePDT@pistol.org.au
Sergei Evglevski OLY - SergeiPDT@pistol.org.au
Steve Blackburn - StevePDT@pistol.org.au
Alex Baez - SDC@pistol.org.au
The PDT is responsible for:
- Setting a strategic direction for athlete and coaching pathways.
- Identifying, prioritising, and managing initiatives to improve pistol shooting development.
- Providing strategic and technical advice to TPA on all aspects of athlete and coach progression.
This positions the PDT as both a planning and governance entity, directly shaping the future of athlete and coaching programs.
The PDT’s objectives are wide-ranging and interconnected:
- Pathway Management
Oversee the Athlete and Coaching Pathway, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Program Development
Identify and recommend initiatives to improve training quality, accessibility, and coach/athlete education.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Foster partnerships with:
- National governing bodies
- Shooting associations
- Coaches and athletes
- Educational institutions
These collaborations aim to ensure broad alignment and stronger implementation.
- Alignment with Shooting Australia (SA)
Maintain coordination with SA to ensure pathway alignment across organisations.
- Performance Monitoring
Continuously evaluate progress, adjusting strategies as required.
- Reporting
Provide regular updates and recommendations to TPA and stakeholders on development progress and emerging needs.
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