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Posted by Marketing on 01/07/2026.

Ever thought about becoming a Coach Educator or SSTA?

The WA Coaching Committee, is currently seeking interest from current coaches that may be looking to expand their credentials to becoming a Coach Educator or SSTA.

What this means - SSTA? 
To become an EA SSTA the Coach must meet the following criteria:

  • Have been registered and actively Coaching for the current and no less than 5 years within the previous 7 years (Level 1 for at least 3 years)
  • Register and attend an EA endorsed SSTA Training course; and
  • Successfully complete the SSTA course, be assessed as competent, and any/all subsequent requirements
  • At this course participants must be found competent to:
  • Assess candidates in the Introductory Riding and Horse Management course according to the EA competency standards
  • Demonstrate competency in assessing according to the EA Coach assessment policies, procedures and guidelines

What this means - Coach Educator?
To become an EA Coach Educator, Coaches must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a currently registered coach and been so for no less than 5 of the previous 7 years
  • Have been a registered Level 2 or 3 Coach for at least the last two (2) years
  • Have been a registered SSTA for at least the last two (2) years
  • Register and attend an EA endorsed CE Training course, and successfully complete the CE course, workbook and any/all subsequent requirements.
  • At this course participants must be found competent to assess Candidates in Introductory, Level 1 and Level 2 Riding, Horse Management and Coaching courses according to EA Coaching competency standards. According to the EA Coaching assessment policies, procedures and guidelines


If this training is of interest to you, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

The WA Coaching Committee is currently gauging interest with the aim of hosting an EA-endorsed training course later this year.

More information regarding EA Coaching can be located here.

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