COACHING COURSES

BASKETBALL SOUTH AUSTRALIA COACHING COURSES

 

Basketball South Australia recognises the critical role coaches play in delivering positive, engaging, and high-quality basketball experiences. Through the Basketball Australia Coach Development Framework (CDF), Basketball SA supports coaches at every stage of their journey with nationally recognised, flexible learning pathways.

The Coach Development Framework:

  • Reflects where and how you coach
  • Recognises different ways coaches learn
  • Supports long-term development, not just one-off courses
  • Is aligned with national and international best practice

All coaching pathways require compliance with Child Safeguarding / Working with Children requirements.

For further information, please contact Bryn Loots – Community Development Manager bloots@basketballsa.com.au

Participation Coach Pathway

(Formerly Aussie Hoops & Entry-Level Basketball)

Cost: Free

Delivery:  Online

Suitable for:

  • New and beginner coaches
  • Parents, teachers, and volunteers
  • Anyone supporting Ford Aussie Hoops or introductory basketball

Focus: Explore, learn, enjoy

This learning module introduces coaches to the philosophy and structure of the Ford Aussie Hoops program, with an emphasis on creating fun, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experiences for young players.

Key learning areas include:

  • The philosophy of FUN
  • Benefits of Aussie Hoops for children
  • Transitioning participants into competition
  • Delivering sessions in schools and community settings
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Participation Coach Learning

(Formerly Community Coach)

Cost: $10
Delivery: Online

Designed for coaches supporting entry-level and participation basketball, this learning supports coaches to build confidence in delivering engaging training sessions and supporting players on game day.

Key learning areas include:

  • The role of the coach
  • Introducing fundamental basketball skills
  • Introducing simple team concepts
  • Game-day coaching at participation level

This learning forms part of the Participation Coach pathway, with progression available through ongoing coaching and development activity.

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Competition Coach Pathway

(Formerly Club Coach)

Cost: $150

Delivery: Online learning + face-to-face learning opportunities

Age Minimum: None

Suitable for: Coaches working in junior and senior club competitions

The Competition Coach pathway focuses on helping coaches develop and perform in competitive club environments. Learning supports coaches to apply modern coaching principles within training and games.

Learning commonly explores:

  • Fundamental movement and body control
  • Offensive and defensive skill development
  • Teaching 1v1, advantage/disadvantage concepts (e.g. 2v1, 3v2)
  • Player and ball movement principles
  • Transition offence and defence
  • Coach self-reflection and development

Coaches enter this pathway at Competition Bronze, with progression to Silver and Gold achieved by earning Coach Development Points through:

  • Actively coaching
  • Online learning
  • Face-to-face sessions
  • Coach-driven learning and reflection

Upcoming Competition Coach learning opportunities are delivered by BSA and member associations throughout the year.

 

UPCOMING COURSES:

We have no upcoming for the remainder of 2026 .

Representative Coach Pathway

(Previously Association Coach)

Cost: $250

Duration: 6 hours (in person)

Delivery: Face-to-face and applied learning

Age Minimum: 18 years old

Suitable for: Coaches working in representative and pathway environments

The Representative Coach pathway supports coaches to perform and excel in higher-performance contexts, including state pathway and NBL1-aligned programs.

Learning may include:

  • Advanced offensive concepts
  • Defensive schemes and systems
  • Scouting and game planning
  • Leadership and decision-making in performance environments

Coaches enter at Representative Bronze, with progression through Silver and Gold based on continued engagement and development rather than fixed timeframes or single assessments.

UPCOMING COURSES:

Representative Coach Qualification 

  • Date: 7 & 8 September  
  • Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
  • Venue: Edwardstown Primary School
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Performance Coach Pathway

Cost: $400

Age Minimum: 18 years old

The Performance Coach pathway supports coaches operating in elite, high-performance, and national pathway environments.

This pathway is:

  • Internationally aligned and FIBA-recognised
  • Delivered under the direction of Basketball Australia
  • Accessed through endorsement and application processes

Learning focuses on advanced performance concepts, leadership, talent identification, and the use of technology in elite environments.

Registration:

*No upcoming courses available until 2028* This course is only ran every 3 years

Information will be sent to the successful applicants.

Master Coach Recognition

The Master Coach designation is an honorary recognition awarded by Basketball Australia to coaches who have demonstrated sustained excellence and significant achievement in international basketball environments.

Coach Course Facilitator


Basketball South Australia is seeking passionate and experienced coaches to join our team of Coach Course Deliverers.

This role is an opportunity to share your knowledge, mentor the next generation of coaches, and support the growth of basketball across the state. If you hold a current coaching accreditation and have the skills to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Complete the Expression of Interest form to get involved.

Coach Development Points

Clubs and Associations can request a coaching clinic or workshop delivered by Basketball South Australia (Basketball SA). These sessions provide Coach Development Points that contribute towards progressing and maintaining Silver and Gold Coach Accreditation.

Clubs and Associations can also deliver their own approved coaching sessions that contribute to Coach Development Points. Prior approval from Basketball SA is required.

To be eligible, a club or association-led session must:

• Be registered with Basketball SA prior to the session.
• Be facilitated by a Basketball SA accredited coach/facilitator, or an appropriately qualified expert with relevant experience.
• Have session notes or content submitted to Basketball SA for review prior to the session.

Following the session:

• Submit the attendance record for all coaches to Basketball SA within 7 days of the session.
• Attendance should be emailed to bloots@basketballsa.com.au.

Request or Register a Session

To request a Basketball SA-led coaching session or register a club/association-led session for Coach Development Points, complete the form below: Coach Development Session Request 

Recognised Prior Learning

Basketball South Australia recognises relevant coaching and playing experience through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL). Eligible coaches may be able to have previous experience recognised towards their accreditation requirements.

Participation Level

Requirements:

  • Current playing and coaching resume
  • Completion of the Basketball Australia Participation Coaching Course online training
  • At minimum, 1 coaching reference

Eligibility:
Coaches must have head coached for at least three seasons at District competition level or higher.

Competition Level

Requirements:

  • Current playing and coaching resume
  • Completion of the Basketball Australia Competition Coaching Course online training
  • At minimum, 2 coaching references
  • $150 Fee

Eligibility – one of the following:

  • 3+ years playing at an elite level (NBL/WNBL or higher), or
  • 5+ years as a Head Coach at District level.

Representative Level

RPL is not available for the Representative Coaching Course.

All coaches seeking Representative accreditation must complete the required in-person sessions and assessment.

Applying for RPL

All RPL applications should be submitted to Basketball South Australia at bloots@basketballsa.com.au.

Applications should include all required documentation and will be assessed against the relevant eligibility criteria.