Australian Coaching Council was established in 1978 to establish a national approach to sports coaching in Australia.
[1] In March 1979 it was renamed the Australian Coaching Council.
[1] The primary objectives of the Council were: establishing a national coach and accreditation scheme and providing opportunities for coach education.
[1] Council comprised representatives from government and sport.
Australian Government representative Paul Brettel was chairman from 1978 to 1982.