Cost: Free

Duration: 3 hours (online)

Minimum Age: None

Eligibility: Beginner coach or anyone wanting to learn more about the basics

Course Objective: To help beginner coaches run a successful practice session focused on skill development and tips for game day coaching

Topics Covered:

• The Role of a Coach
• Introducing Basic Skills
• Introducing Team Concepts
• Game Day Coaching

Registration:

Click here to access the Basketball Australia Community Coach online course

Cost: $150

Duration: 3 hours (online), 6 hours in person

Age Minimum: None

Eligibility: Must have completed Community Coach Course or have coached district/association basketball (or equivalent) for 3+ years. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Course Objective: To help coaches understand modern coaching techniques and concepts at a District Club level.

Topics Covered:

• Body movement fundamentals
• Basic defensive stance
• A Range of ball handling skills
• Basic passing and catching
• Dribbling technique
• Shooting technique
• One handed shot technique
• Lay-up technique (footwork)
• 1 on 1 defense (including stance, position and on/off ball movement)
• Motion principles (Player and Ball Movement)
• Full court offensive and defensive transition principles
• 2 on 1 and 3 on 2 principles
• Self-assess and develop self-awareness

Registration:

• Click on SA Metro or SA Country to register and complete the online component in etrainu which will take around 3 hours to finish.
• Click on the “Training Event” section on left hand side to view the calendar in etrainu
• Navigate to the month of the course you want to attend (dates available in “2023 Coach Course Calendar” below) and click “Club Coach Practical Session”
• Click “Enrol”, select “CLUB COACH” then press “Enrol”

• If your club/association/school is paying for your course, you’ll need to arrange a reimbursement from them.

Cost: $250

Duration: 12 hours (in person)

Age Minimum: 18 years old

Eligibility: Must have completed Club Coach Course or have coached metro/district league basketball (or equivalent) for 5+ years. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Course Objective: To help coaches understand modern coaching concepts and techniques at a State and NBL1 level.

Topics Covered:

• Advanced offensive concepts
• Defensive schemes and systems
• Scouting and game planning
• Strength & conditioning for the basketball athlete
• Recovery and nutrition for young athletes

Registration:

• Click on this link to register and select the course you want to attend “Association Coach Course (Date, Month, Year) – 250.00”. Dates are available in the Association Coach Course Calendar below. Please do not close your web browser during the payment process.
• You will need to attend all 4 sessions in person to be eligible to attain your accreditation
• If your club/association/school is paying for your course, you’ll need to arrange a reimbursement from them.

Cost: $400

Duration: 17 hours (in person)

Age Minimum: 18 years old

Eligibility: Must have completed Association Coach Course and have coached district/association basketball (or equivalent) for 8+ years or played/coached professionally for 3+ years. Coaches will need to apply via EOI (Expression of Interest) as limited spots will be available. Please note that this course is run every 3 years (last one was held March 2022).

Course Objective: To help coaches understand modern coaching concepts and techniques at a Professional and International level.

Topics Covered:

• Advanced Defensive Techniques
• Advanced Offensive Concepts
• Talent ID and Evaluation
• Advanced Scouting & Technology
• Leadership

Registration:

Information will be sent to the successful applicants.

The Master Coach accreditation is an Honorary accreditation bestowed by Basketball Australia on Coaches with significant achievements at an international level.