Coaching

Important Notice: Volleyball Coach and Referee Accreditation Fee Increase

Effective 1^st July 2023, the accreditation fee for Volleyball Coaches and Referees will be increased from $49.50 to $55. This change is necessary to support the improvement and sustainability of our programs. Please note that the new fee applies to all new and renewing applications submitted on or after 1^st July. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

2023 Accreditation Framework Updates

Starting January 1st 2023, the following Level 2 and Level 3 Coaching Accreditations will undergo the changes as listed below:

Existing accreditation periods and expiry dates will remain the same for Coaches and Referees who are currently Level 2 or Level 3 Candidates. The new 4-year accreditation period for “Associate” Accreditation will only apply to accreditations attained from 1 January 2023.

Renewal of Accreditations under the updated framework:

Changes to the Coach/Referee accreditation renewal policy will also take place in 2023.
Coaches and Referees will be able to renew their accreditations using the previous process for the first 6 months of 2023. From 1 July 2023 any expired accreditations will have to undergo the new renewal.

Details of the updated renewal process and all other accreditation process are detailed in the updated Volleyball Australia Coach Accreditation Framework and Volleyball Australia Referee Accreditation Framework.

NEW Online Accreditation Management System:

VA Accreditation Portal

Volleyball Australia are launching a NEW Online Accreditation Management System on January 17^th 2022 using the Revolutionise (RevSport) platform.

This will include NEW Level 1 Coach and Referee Courses which will be available from January 17^th 2022.

Volleyball Australia will send an email via the Revsport Portal to all coaches and referees in the first week of the new system going live to inform them of the switch to the RevSport System with instructions on how to register, check their accreditation information in their account, as well as all information on how accreditation will be managed from January 17^th 2022.

The NEW System will be the only source of accreditation registration, upgrade and renewal from now on and will replace the Volleyball Queensland online forms used to date.

With the NEW System in place, accreditation is the sole responsibility of individuals. To check accreditation status, enroll in courses, submit paperwork for accreditation upgrade or renew accreditation, individuals will need to log in and use the NEW Online Accreditation Management System (RevSport system). The accreditation certificates will be on the portal and can be downloaded by individuals directly.

Please note that Volleyball Queensland does NOT keep records of individuals’ paperwork on file and this is the sole responsibility of the individual.

Level 1 Coaching Course

ONLINE
The online Fundamentals of Coaching Course is designed to provide teachers and senior school athletes a foundation in volleyball coaching. A Level 1 Coaching Accreditation is the minimum requirement for Sporting Schools clinics.

Price: $55.00
Pre-requisites: Participants must be turning at least 14 years old in the year the Accreditation starts
Includes: Nationally recognised Level 1 Accreditation and certificate.

Please note, content from the following online modules is now included in the Fundamentals of Coaching Course so applicants will no longer be required to upload completion badges. Completion badges are still required for Level 2 and Level 3 Accreditations.

Play by the Rules – Harassment and Discrimination
SIA – Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction (For 18 year olds and over only)

VA Accreditation Portal

Level 2 Coaching Course

The Volleyball Australia Level 2 course is designed to provide volleyball enthusiasts with a deeper understanding of volleyball coaching principles and practice. The program is delivered face-to-face and generally conducted over one full day or two half days/evenings.

Prior to attending the course, Level 2 candidate coaches are to:

Hold current Volleyball Australia Level 1 Coach Accreditation
Be a current member of Volleyball Queensland
Hold or complete;
- Sport AUS Community Coaching – Essential Skills Course
- Play by the Rules – Harassment and Discrimination
- SIA – Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction (For 18 year olds and over only)
Complete pre-course reading such as the Volleyball Australia Coaching Manual

Upcoming Level 2 Coaching Courses:

Next Course TBC. Please register your interest to attend the next L2 Course below.

L2 Coaching course – EOI

VA Accreditation Portal

IN-HOUSE L2 Coaching course request form

Level 3 Coaching Course

FACE-TO-FACE
This three day face-to-face coaching course is the highest coaching qualification available through VQ and refines previously developed skills. Participants must hold a current Level 2 coaching accreditation and have completed the Intermediate Coaching General Principles which will cost $150.

Price: $480
Pre-requisites: Participants must be a current Volleyball Australia Level 2 Coach
Includes: Nationally recognised Level 3 accreditation, certificate, and Advanced Coaching Manual

Please note, all new coaches must complete the following Play by the Rules courses:
– Harassment and Discrimination
– Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction (For 18 year olds and over only)

VA Accreditation Portal

L3 Coaching course – EOI

Level 4 Coaching Course

VA is currently in the process of developing a level 4 criteria and process, but does not currently offer this qualification.

Click here for further updates.

Upcoming Coaching Opportunities

Sporting School Coaches
We are currently seeking coaches (Level 1 minimum) to assist in delivering the Sporting School program to Queensland Schools. If you are interested, please contact our Education and Participation Coordinator, Jason Matulick – education@vq.org.au
Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities. Volleyball Queensland is a proud Sporting Schools provider, and has delivered programs to various primary and high schools across Queensland.

2023 Volleyball Australia National Development Camps Coaching Opportunity

Volleyball Australia is seeking coach interest in their upcoming National Development Program (NDP) camps following the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in December. These camps will see over 500 athletes across 4 age groups come together in 3 locations for weeklong camps running from the 9^th-16^th December 2023.

They are looking for coaches to attend the camps who are interested in working with these athletes along-side national coaches in a National Performance environment.

Camp dates:

U14 NDP Camp (2010) – Gold Coast 9^th-14^th December (up to 40 coaches)

U15 NDP Camp (2009) – Toowoomba 9^th-16^th December (up to 30 coaches)

U17 NDP Camp (2007/2008) – Toowoomba 9^th-16^th December (up to 30 coaches)

U19 NDP Targeted Camp (2005/2006) – Toowoomba 9^th-16^th December (up to 10 coaches)

For further information contact VQ.

For more information about the accreditation process, please refer to Volleyball Australia’s Coach Education and Development Program.

For more coaching resources, please refer to the FIVB tools and resources centre.

Coach Resources

Level 3 Practical Coaching Assessment Activities

Level 2 Practical Coaching Assessment Activities

2020 Volleyball Australia Coaches Code Of Behaviour