FOUNDATION (Level 1) Coaching Course
The new coaching framework has seen a new introductory course implemented. This course is delivered through the Volleyball Australia online learning platform and as such is more accessible to entry-level beginner coaches.
A coach is accredited as a Volleyball Foundation Coach when they successfully complete the following requirements
- Theoretical component: Complete the online Volleyball Foundation Coach course
- Be a registered member of your State Volleyball Association
- Complete a Working with Children’s Check or equivalent
- The candidate must be at least 14years old to be eligible for this accreditation
Target Audience: Spikezone, Junior Club, Primary and Secondary School Teachers
Prerequisites: Nil
Duration: Up to 4 hours
Cost: $44
Register: FOUNDATION COURSE ONLINE REGISTRATION
ELITE (Level 3) Coach Course
This course is delivered through a three-day face-to-face course.
Target Audience: State teams, AVL, representative teams and potential high-performance coaches.
Prerequisites:
- Candidates must be a current Talent Development Coach
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Completed or currently completing the Intermediate Coaching General Principles (Separate Cost $150)
Post Course Requirement:
A total of 40 hours coaching practice post-course. Of these 40 hours, 12 hours must be supervised by a recognised mentor who will provide feedback to the candidate on their performance
Duration:
Theoretical component: a three-day (28 hrs approx.) course and completing prescribed in-course assessment activities. The practical component requires a candidate to complete either:
- Assessed and competent in 3 Training session and 3 games coaching
Course Cost: $500
Venue*: State Volleyball Centre 270 Stud Road, Dandenong North, 3175.
*Friday night component at Volleyball Nations League (Hisense Arena)
Food: Lunch will be provided each day, canteen will be open at the Stadium.
Schedule: The course will be running across Thursday June 21st through to Saturday June 23rd.
Course breakdown:
Thursday June 21st
- 9:00am-3:00pm: Theory and Indoor Practical Component (SVC Classroom and indoor courts)
- 4:00-5:30pm Watch Analyse AUS men’s training at Hisense Arena
- 5:30-6:30pm Q&A with Australian’s Men’s Coach Mark Lebedew at Hisense Arena
- 6:30-7:30pm Analyse Brazil men’s team training at Hisense Arena
Friday June 22nd:
- 9am-5pm: Theory and Indoor Practical Component (SVC Classroom and indoor courts)
Saturday June 23rd:
- 9am-3pm Theory and Beach Practical Component (SVC Classroom and beach courts)
- There will also be modules throughout the course presented by qualified Physiotherapists and Strength and Conditioning coaches.
Further Information: Matt Berry c/o development@volleyballvictoria.com.au
MASTER (Level 4) Coach Course
Target Audience: High Performance
Prerequisites:
A coach is an accredited a Volleyball Master Coach when they successfully complete the prescribed theoretical and practical components.
Coaching Pre-requisites
- Elite Coaching qualification
- Relevant Tertiary qualification
- Be currently coaching and have coached (as a Head Coach) for a minimum of three out of the last five years at one of the following levels:
- State institute or academy program
- VA Junior Development Program
- Assistant Coach within a VA senior team program
Theoretical component: A year long mentoring program with prescribed in-course assessment activities.
Contact: education@volleyballvictoria.com.au
Should you have any questions regarding your accreditation please contact Volleyball Australia sdi-e@avf.org.au or phone (02) 6214 3503
FIVB Coaching Courses
For coaching courses run by the FIVB visit
- FIVB www.fivb.org/EN/Technical-Coach/
