- Athletes who are registered or are registering themselves as a professional or semi-professional
- Qualifications at a specified level obtained from an International Association or Regional and International Institution as approved by the Regional Federation of the specific Sport
- Minimum period of practice and experience at a specified level of the Sport
- Affiliation to the respective Sport Federation
The specific Professional Standards for cricket, football and athletic coaches as proposed by the Regional Associations are set out below:
I. Cricket Coaches:
- WICB Senior Coaching Certificate
- Must have been attached to or involved in coaching at the territorial level (i.e. under 15, under 19, etc.0 within the past 3 years
- Affiliated to the National Cricket Association
- Must have been attached to or involved in coaching at the territorial level (i.e. under 15, under 19, etc.0 within the past 3 years
- Affiliated to the National Cricket Association
II. Football Coaches:
Diplomas from reputable institutions, e.g.
- FIFA Level III Coaching Certificate
- Brazil Football Academy Coaching Diploma
- Football Association of England Coaching Diploma
Practicing within the last 18 months
Affiliated to the National Football Federation
III. Track and Field Coaches:
- IAAFCES Level II Coaching Certificate in the following specific areas:
- sprints and hurdles
- middle and long distance running
- throws and jumps
Or
- A Diploma in Coaching from a reputable Institution
- Practical experience within the past 24 months
- Affiliated to the National Athletic Association
