Coaching
Every Hockey team, from junior clubs to senior and representative teams, rely on dedicated coaches. They serve as role models and play a crucial role in shaping players' development, both on and off the field.
Hockey NSW in collaboration with Hockey Australia, is comitted to fostering the growth of knowledgeable and high-caliber coaches across our state. A primary objective is to ensure that properly qualified coaches lead teams at all levels, particularly emphasising our junior divisions.
Coaching can provide great fulfilment and challenge while also taking you around the world as part of this global game.
Want to become a coach?
The Hockey Australia accreditation courses provide a common standard of foundation knowledge for all coaches to build on through practical experience.
Click here to enrol in a coaching course
Hockey NSW run coaching courses
Hockey NSW run several coaching courses throughout the year which fulfil the required practical assessment element of the accreditation process. See the table below for upcoming coaching courses in your area!
Please note you must complete the online theory before you are able to register for the practical course.
Foundation Lead Coaching Course (Formerly Level One):
| Location | Date | Time |
| Grafton | October, 2024 | TBC |
| Armidale | October, 2024 | TBC |
Below is an overview of the new Hockey Australia Coaching and Officiating Framework.
Foundation Support Coach
The Foundation Support Coach is the first accreditation in the coaching framework and is aimed at providing prospective coaches with an introduction to the fundamentals of coaching.
This FREE accreditation is completed entirely online and can be done in the comfort of your own home. It will take approximately 2 hours to complete, and you receive your certificate at the end.
To enrol in this accreditation, follow the step-by-step guide here.
To download a copy of the Learning Outcomes & Competencies for this accreditation, click here.
Foundation Lead Coach
The Foundation Lead Coach is the second accreditation in the coaching framework and is targeted at supporting beginner coaches who want to begin creating positive environments for participants and taking the lead of teams.
This accreditation is completed in two parts. The first is an online course that can be completed at any time. Then the second is a face-to-face workshop where you get to implement your learning. The workshop is expected to take approximately 4 hours to complete.
To enrol in this accreditation, follow the step-by-step guide here.
To download a copy of the Learning Outcomes & Competencies for this accreditation, click here.
Development Lead Coach - Coming Soon
Advanced Lead Coach - Coming Soon
Development Support - Coach (GK Coach) - Coming Soon
Coaching Framework Terminology
| Old Qualification | New Qualification |
| Community Coach | Foundation Support Coach |
| Level 1 Coach | Foundation Lead Coach |
| Level 2 Coach | Development Lead Coach |
| Level 3 Coach | Advanced Lead Coach |
| n/a | Performance Lead Coach |
Participants are able to renew their accreditation as a part of the learning process. Below outlines the accreditation window and corresponding renewal requirements.
- Year 1 - Accreditation complete
- Year 2 - Apply learnings from accreditation
- Year 3 - Participants are required to renew before the expiry of their accreditation
- Year 4 - Participants can no longer renew their accreditation; they must re-sit the accreditation or apply for an RCC
To apply for an accreditation renewal, click here.
Accreditation renewals will incur a cost of $50.00 AUD and can be purchased here.
Recognition of Current Competency
Hockey Australia recognises the prior learning of members of the community.
Prospective learners can apply for a RCC for Development Level Education and above. RCC cannot be requested for Foundation Level Education.
Learners will be required to submit a resume of relevant experience, supporting education certifications and references for their experience.
To apply for an RCC please click here.
Requestees will also be required to make a payment of $50.00 AUD as a part of the process, payments can be made here.