National Coach Development Programmes LIVE

February 3, 2023

National Coach Development Programmes are Live - Register NOW!

Coaches can now access one of two National Coach Development Programmes targeted at coaches working with youth and adult aged players.


The programmes are designed to allow Coaches to drive their own learning, providing a selection of opportunities Coaches can pick and choose from.


Registration is FREE and includes access to exclusive online resources that are updated annually, and discounted access to pay as you go workshops and other opportunities. 


Each programme aligns with the FIH Academy Coaching Courses, to allow Coaches seeking accreditation to be assessed to earn international coaching qualifications.


COACHING PROGRAMMES

CIP Programme

The Coaching of Introductory Players (CIP) Programme is 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.  This programme aligns with the FIH Level 1 Coaching Course.


Click here for more information including how to register! 

CFP Programme

The Coaching of Foundation Players (CFP) Programme is 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. This programme aligns with the FIH Level 2 Coaching Course.


Click here for more information including how to register! 


REGISTER NOW FOR COACH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Coaches can also register for the first Coach Development workshops in Wellington alongside Hockey Pro League matches!

Coaches Chat - Wed 15th Feb

Opportunity to hear from National Womens Head Coach and Assistant Coach, Phil Burrows and Verity Sharland. 


Click here to find out more and register for this event via the coaching calendar.

CFP: Technical Skills - FIH Level 2 Workshop - Sat 18th Feb

This workshop is part of the Hockey NZ Coaching of Foundation Players Programme and the FIH Level 2 Coaching Course as one of two mandatory workshops. 


Click here for more information, including how to register via the coaching calendar

CIP: Introduction to Coaching Goalkeepers -  Sat 25th Feb

This workshop is part of the Hockey NZ Coaching of Introductory Players Programme. 


Click here to find out more and register for this event via the coaching calendar.

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