NATIONAL COACH
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The National Coach Development Programme for Coaches of Players is designed to provide a variety of support to allow Coaches to drive their own learning by identifying what and when they engage in opportunities to develop their coaching.
All coaches who will be actively coaching this season need to have a current National Coaching Ticket. This is a free online course developed to be a Warrant of Fitness for Coaching, supporting the safety of coaches and players in our game. Click here for more information
Below is an overview of the development opportunities available to coaches.
Our National Coach Development Programmes
There are three core programmes, alongside the National Coaching Ticket, designed for coaches working with youth and adult aged players.
All National Programmes offer:
- FREE Registration and access to exclusive online resources
- Discounted pay as you go workshops online and face to face
- Priority access to Face to Face FIH Coaching Courses and Workshops
Click on the information below for an overview of each programme and links to find out more information, including how to register.
National Coaching Ticket
This National Online Coaching Course is essentially your Warrant of Fitness for Coaching. It is FREE and a MUST have for all coaches.
The Coaching Ticket covers the essential information coaches need to understand how to conduct their role for the safety of their players and themselves and provides information about current resources.
All Coaches are encouraged to have a current Coaching Ticket.
Coaching of Introductory Players Programme
- For Coaches who are actively coaching youth and adult aged players through school, club, or association programmes. This is typically with teams outside of premier club and school grades.
- FREE to register, FREE online resources, and pay as you go workshops
Coaching of Foundation Players Programme
- For Coaches who are actively coaching youth and adult aged players and have been for 3 or more years. They are typically coaching school premier or reserve grades, or age group association teams.
- FREE to register, FREE online resources, and pay as you go workshops
Future Black Sticks Coaches Programme
- For current and potential performance coaches who have aspirations to be a Futures and/or National programme coach and have experience in leading a team or programme for U18, National Hockey Championships (NHC), Regional Training Environments (RTEs), or Junior Black Sticks (JBS) within the last three years or involved in coaching activities that are considered to be equivalent
- Coaches must apply and be selected for this programme
