Coaching Courses

Please see below a list of coaching courses and resources for specific sports:

SportAusOnline learning opportunities for first timers to coaching, officiating and those looking to join a board. Click here for more details

Athletics – Coaching Courses - The Athletics Australia Coach Accreditation Framework is the endorsed coach education program for athletics coaches. Coach education programs deliver knowledge, skills and experience to equip coaches with the understanding of what to coach and how to coach. Those who complete an accredited coaching program will become an Accredited Athletics Coach (AAC) at that level of accreditation and can register with Athletics Australia as a coach and therefore be insured for their coaching practice. Click here for more details.

Archery – Coaching - Coaching is an integral part of every archer learning the craft of Archery.

Commencing your initial archery education with a qualified Coach is a vital and crucially important first step in the whole process.

Every archer – from beginners right through to Olympic and World Champions – rely on coaches to help them develop, achieve, and then later to maintain and hone their skills. Click here for more details.

Australian Rules Football - Coach.afl - Coaches are the backbone of community football, leading 1.5 million participants onto the ground every week. That’s why CoachAFL is here to support you with the tools you’ll need on your coaching journey. Everyone coaching AFL is required to become accredited members of CoachAFL. Click here for more details.

Badminton – National Coach Framework - Coaching is a fun and rewarding way to get involved with badminton, develop yourself and contribute to your community.​

As an accredited coach, you can build professional careers, coach in the local community or teach the sport at schools.

Whatever your coaching goals are, Badminton Victoria is invested in education for teaching and coaching practices that are informed, safe and engaging for our growing sport. Click here for more details.

Baseball – National Coach Accreditation Scheme - Baseball Australia has adopted the USA Baseball Coaches Certification Program in order to develop your knowledge base as you progress along your coaching journey. For participation based training and competition environments (club and charter baseball), there are three levels of certification that will provide you with the skill sets required to safely and effectively implement training sessions that will advance the abilities of your players. In addition, there is a coaching app that provides you with an outstanding resource to design and store training sessions, while also prompting you with ideas to enhance the quality of training sessions. For advanced coaches instructing in the performance pathway environments (state teams, performance pathway programs or national teams), Baseball Australia can provide bespoke training solutions based on the specialist needs required to coach in these advanced training and competition environments. Click here for more details.

Basketball – Basketball Victoria Coaching Resources ­- Coaching is a great way of being involved in basketball, whether you have stopped playing, coaching your son or daughter in a local Aussie Hoops program, getting involved with a team at your club or association, or taking the next step in your coaching career. Basketball Victoria can give you appropriate training and support to step into a coaching role and develop your skills. Basketball Victoria offers a range of coaching clinics and courses designed to suit all coaches, regardless of experience or qualification. Click here for more details.

BMX – Coaching - BMX Australia's Coach Education Program aims to educate, assist and develop coaches at all levels, in all disciplines (racing and freestyle) so that they can fully support the nurturing and development of their riders. Click here for more details.

Bowls – Coaching - Bowls Victoria offers a variety of courses for new and accrediting coaches.

Coaches play an important role in bowls by assisting players to develop their playing skills on the green.

Our coaches are responsible for training, analysing a performance, and providing instruction, mentoring and encouragement to help develop good bowlers into great bowler. Click here for more details.

Boxing – Accreditation Pathway - Boxing Australia’s accreditation pathway and structure caters for all competition boxing coaches from Club & Community to International Coaches in AIBA Open Boxing (AOB), World Series Boxing (WSB) and AIBA Professional Boxing (APB).

Currently the accreditation pathway has five levels which include Boxing Australia Level 1, Boxing Australia Level 2, AIBA Star 1, AIBA Star 2 and AIBA Star 3. The pathway also includes various partners that administer and approve the courses. This includes the Australian Sports Commission’s National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Click here for more details.

Calisthenics – Coaches - Our qualified coaches inspire performers to develop confidence, leadership and a range of transferable life skills both on and off the stage. Click here for more details.

Canoeing – Coach Training - Coach at your local paddling club and help new paddlers learn to paddle, coach paddlers on to the elite level with technique and nutrition advice. Click here for more details.

Cricket – Accreditation Courses – Cricket Victoria have a range of coaching courses available for junior coaching through to representative coaching. Click here for more details

Croquet – Coaching – Portal containing all pre-requisites and details for coaches. Click her for more details.

Cycling – Coaching Courses - During the outbreak of COVID-19, Cycling Australia has moved their coaching courses online with the practical component of the courses to be completed through Cycling Victoria once we are back to normality. Click here for more details.

Darts – Pathways - Darts Australia's Coaching Program has developed a series of Pathways to enhance a Players opportunities to develop their skills so that they can participate at the best level for their ability. Click here for more details.

Diving – Coaching Resources – Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.  

Dragon Boat – Accredited Coaches - All Coach accreditation information including Accreditation Level and expiry date are now included in RevSport at the coach level and can be viewed via the view accreditation option. Click here for more details.

Equestrian – Coaching Information – Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Fencing – Coaching Course – list of 2021 coaching courses. Click here for more details.

Flying Disc – AFDA Coach Accreditation - The Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA) provides formal coach education through accredited AFDA Coach courses. Ultimate Victoria staff are certified to deliver the Level 1 course and evaluate participants for Level 1 accreditation. Click here for more details.

Football (Soccer) – Coaches - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Gliding – Coaching - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Golf – Community Instructor Accreditation -  Becoming a Community Golf Instructor enables you to share your love of golf and help grow the game.

The Community Instructor Program provides online training and accreditation, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver national participation programs. As an accredited Community Instructor, you can provide support to the PGA professional to extend their program offerings and assist the facility in increasing community involvement and membership at the club. Click here for more details.

Gridiron – Do you want to play Gridiron? – Form to complete as an expression of interest for coaching. Click here for more details.

Gymnastics – How to become a coach - This section guides you through the process to become an accredited gymnastics coach. Click here for more details.

Hockey – Grow the game – Coach Hockey - Coaching Hockey is a fantastic way to get involved in our sport that provides an opportunity for lifelong fulfilment. Whether you’re a parent, a retired player or one of our passionate coaches, there is a competition/program for you.

Hockey Victoria is proud to boast a wide variety of educational programs for coaches, as well as a comprehensive coaching pathway that allows all coaches to learn, collaborate and ultimately grow the game of hockey. Click here for more details.

Judo – Coach Accreditation Framework – Details about the Judo Coach Accreditation Framework. Click here for more details.  

Karate – Coaching Accreditation - the Australian Karate Federation Inc has in place a system which will enable NCAS accredited Karate Coaches to maintain a safe, responsible and high standard of coaching practice, in keeping with current coaching principles and competencies. Click here for more details.

Kung Fu – Accreditation - Victoria has a strong history of turning out many fully accredited Kung Fu, Wushu and Tai Chi Instructors through our NCAS program. Click here for more details.

Lacrosse – Coaching Accreditation - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Life Saving – Accreditation ProcessDetails on the coaching accreditation process. Click here for more details.

Modern Pentathlon – Get Involved! - The sport isn’t just for those who want to be an elite athlete it is for everyone. There are so many ways to get involved whether you are an athlete, coach or volunteer. Click here for more details.

Motorsport – Training & Upgrading - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Motorcycling – Coaches - Details on the coaching accreditation process. Click here for more details.

Mountain Bike – Coaching - Details on the coaching accreditation process. Click here for more details.

Netball – How to become a coach – accreditation - Netball Victoria will continue to offer opportunities for coaches to progress through the Netball Australia’s Coach Accreditation Pathway, conducting courses and workshops at each level of the six-tier structure. Click here for more details.

Orienteering – Coaching - Coaches assist orienteers to develop both skill and confidence. The coach is also an important community liaison. They provide familiarity, encouragement and guide participants throughout their orienteering journey. Click here for more details.

Rowing – Coach Education - Becoming an accredited rowing coach is an important step in ensuring that your Club or School is providing a quality service to its rowing participants. The National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) is Australia’s system of training and accrediting coaches in all sports, including rowing. Click here for more details.

Rugby League – Coach – Make a Difference - All Rugby League coaches are required to hold a current accreditation that is specific to the age or level of the team. No matter whether you are a first time coach helping at your local club or an experienced coach for a representative team we have a course for you. Click here for more details.

Rugby Union – Coach -  Rugby Australia is here to help you on your coaching journey each step of the way. We have coaching programs on hand to ensure you’re ready to tackle what lies ahead. Click here for more details.

Sailing – Courses - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Shooting (Clay) – Coaching - This is an accredited course with the Australian Shooting Ltd (AS) who is accredited with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and part of the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). Click here for more details.

Skateboarding – Coaches and Officials Training Program - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Skating – Get Involved - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Snowsports – Coach Accreditation - Coaching is the foundation of participation and performance in any sport. Snow Australia’s Foundation Level coaching courses are aimed at instructors, ex-athletes and other prospective winter sport coaches beginning their coaching journey. Click here for more details.

Softball – Becoming a Coach - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Squash – Coach Education - Once you have decided that you would like to become a coach you must gain accreditation by attending and successfully completing a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) course. Click here for more details.

Swimming – Courses and Accreditation -  Australian swimming coaches gain their accreditation through a multi-level competency based training system that recognises acquired knowledge and practical experience. Click here for more details.

Levelling The Deck is a resource developed by the Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association which fosters belonging for all with a particular focus on coaching women & girls.

Surfing – Coaching - If you are passionate about surfing and want to make a difference in the sport you love, surf coaching could be a great opportunity for you to get involved! Click here for more details.

Synchronized swimming – Coaching Courses - Artistic Swimming Australia Inc. organizes online coach accreditation courses during the year. Click here for more details.

Table Tennis – Become a Coach - In order to be recognised as an accredited coach by TTA and/or your local State / Territory Association all coaches must complete the appropriate coaching course and the accompanying paperwork. Click here for more details.

Tennis – Coaches - Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Tenpin Bowling – Coach - The TBA Coach accreditation process and requirements have been reviewed and updated for 2021. Click here for more details.

Touch – Coaching - Coaches play a vital role in Touch Football, fostering the development of athletes on and off the field, making it an incredibly rewarding role that also fosters your own personal development. Click here for more details.

Triathlon – Coaching - Quality coaches have a huge impact on our triathlon communities. They spend time with triathletes, young and old, and have a positive influence on the life and values of those they come into contact with. The role of the coach is fundamental to the success of all triathletes at every level. Click here for more details.

Volleyball – Courses ­- Portal for all coaching resources and important links. Click here for more details.

Water Polo – Coaching - All water polo teams need coaches, from junior Clubs through to senior and representative teams. Coaches are role models and vital to the development of players both in and out of the pool. Click here for more details.