National Development Pathway 

National Youth Event Coaches have been appointed to assist the squad athletes and personal coaches.

The National Youth Event Coaches are:
Coaching Co-ordinator – Glynis Nunn-Cearns
Hammer Throw – Sean Carlin
Discus/Shot Put – John Minns
Javelin – Lindsay Burgoyne
Hurdles/Relays – Penny Gillies
Sprints/Relays - Sharon Hannan
Distance – Nicky Frey
Walks – Brent Vallance
Long Jump/Triple Jump – Nicole Boegman-Stewart
High Jump – Sandro Bisetto
Pole Vault – Mark Stewart
Combined Events – Peter Hannan 

The National Youth Pathway will focus on two programs in the initial stages.

The National Under 17 Development Squad
Launched in 2006 this squad consists of the top 2 or 4 under 17 athletes in each discipline and is renewed annually. 

The National Under 19 Talent Squad
This squad will commence in 2007 focusing on athletes who have the ability to take the next step to international success as a senior athlete.

The National Development Pathway supports the development programs run in each of the states, but provides national recognition to the gifted squad athletes and their coaches.