Coaching
Coaching plays a pivotal role in the development of athletes, both in terms of their physical skills and their mental and emotional growth. It not only enhances an athlete’s technical and physical abilities but also fosters mental resilience, personal growth, and ethical values. Effective coaching can transform potential into excellence, making a significant impact on an athlete’s career and life. Squash NSW coaching framework falls under the Squash Australia and World Squash Coaching WSC certification. All coaches must continue their education to ensure the most appropriate and up-to-date knowledge and coaching techniques are being used
Getting Started
How to Become a Coach?
Becoming a Squash Australia certified coach is the first step to developing the skills and confidence to assist squash players in their development. The entry-level point of coaching starts with becoming a foundation coach where teachers, parents, and recreation personnel can begin to learn how to create positive, safe, and inclusive environments for participants to learn, enjoy and thrive through sport. An introduction to coaching for those interested in delivering skill-based, participation-focused training sessions. There are four levels for certification, which once achieved, is validated for three years. To start your journey and become a certified coach you will complete our online and practical courses that are located in the Squash Australia Learning Centre.
Stages of Being a Coach
The Squash Australia Coach Certification is provided through a partnership between Squash Australia and World Squash Coaching.
Register to create a Squash Australia and World Squash Coaching profile. The Learning Centre will navigate you through each course level. For each Level, coaches will complete Squash Australia Integrity courses, provide a current Working with Children Check, agree to the Code of Behaviour and online testing, and attend a practical assessment course.
Foundation - $60
Take your first steps into coaching. Providing you with the tools to run fun and engaging sessions at your club for juniors and beginner adults. Deliver basic training sessions that develop the squash technique of notice and junior players. Suitable candidates are entry-level coaches, teachers, and Sporting Schools providers.
Level 1 - $299 (+SPIN Membership registration)
Provide a safe environment to prepare players to compete successfully in club/interclub/school environments. Deliver positive direction by implementing; efficient organisation of training, administrative and risk management strategies within a (team, squad, club/ centre) environment. Level 1 Coach will be able to coach at Squash Clubs and Centres.
Level 2 - $675 (+SPIN Membership registration)
Analyse the intermediate skills and identify preferred teaching methods and coaching styles to develop the intermediate skills of Squash. Understand the role of the mentor coach and establish practical strategies to enhance individual coaching. Level 2 Coach will be able to coach Club and State players.
For more information on coaching or hosting a coaching course contact:
squash@nswsquash.com.au
