This online coaching course is designed to provide the basic foundations of volleyball coaching.

Cost: $55

Validity: 2 years

To obtain the Level 1 Coaching Accreditation:

1. Log into your Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal account or create a new one.
2. Click on the Level 1 Registration on the Coach Accreditation tab.
   • VA Level 1 Coach Course
3. Read  carefully the Course Information on the right side of the page and follow  the indicated steps.

NOTE

1. Candidates must be at least 14 years of age and must be or become a member of VWA.
2. Technical Memberships for non-players are free can be assigned after course completion.
3. Your accreditation history can be viewed under your Account tab in VA's Accreditation Portal.

To obtain the Level 2 Associate Coaching Accreditation:

• Attend a VA Level 2 Coach Face to Face Course.

This face-to-face course is designed to provide emerging coaches with a deeper understanding of volleyball coaching.

VWA can organise this course for your group, club, school, or community group.

Cost: $166 for Platinum/Gold Members

Validity: 4 years

To Register for a Level 2 Coaching Course:

1. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, hold a current Level 1 Coach accreditation and be a member of Volleyball WA.
2. Log into the Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal.
3. Under Events, select the desired VA Level 2 Coach Face to Face Course
4. Complete the event registration and pay the course fee. You will receive an email to confirm your registration.

To obtain the Level 2 State Coach Accreditation:

1. Log into the Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal.
2. Click on the VA Level 2 State Coach Accreditation Application on the Coach Accreditation tab
   • VA Level 2 State Coach Application
3. Read carefully the Course Information on the right side of the page, follow the indicated steps and submit the relevant documents.

To obtain the Level 3 Associate Coaching Accreditation:

• Attend a VA Level 3 Coach Face to Face Course - VWA hosts one about every 2 years.

This three-day face-to-face coaching course is the highest coaching qualification available through VWA and refines previously developed skills. The curriculum covers attacking and defensive systems in both volleyball and beach volleyball, training and game coaching methodology, talent identification considerations, principles in performance analysis, athlete physical development and recovery systems, coach and athlete pathways.

Cost: $500 (2024 fee)

To Register for a Level 3 Coaching Course:

1. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Level 2 State Coaching accreditation, and be a member of Volleyball WA.
2.  Log into the Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal.
3. Under Events, select the VA Level 3 Coach Face to Face Course.
4. Complete the event registration and pay the course fee. You will receive an email to confirm your registration.

To obtain the Level 3 National Coach Accreditation:

1. Log into the Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal.
2. Click on the VA Level 3 National Coach Accreditation Application on the Coach Accreditation tab.
   • VA Level 3 National Coach Application
3. Read carefully the Course Information on the right side of the page, follow the indicated steps and submit the relevant documents.
   • Note that one of the requirements, the SportAus Intermediate Coaching General Principles, costs an extra $150 separate to the course fee (step number 4 in the course information).

The following table indicates which process you need to do to ensure that your accreditation remains valid.

You can check the status of your accreditation via the VWA Member Portal or VA's Accreditation Portal.

Level 1

This accreditation cannot be renewed and needs to be redone.

You can find more information on getting this accreditation in the 'Level 1 Coach' section above.

Level 2 and 3 Coach Renewal process:

1. Log into your Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal.
2. Click on the Coach Accreditation tab and select the Volleyball Australia Coach Accreditation level that you need to renew.
3. Carefully read the Course Information on the right side of the page and follow the indicated steps. This mainly includes:
   • Completing the activities required to earn the required Continued Development Credit points and recording them on the VA CDC Points Log Sheet - Coaches 
   • Submitting any required documents to verify your coaching CDC points or CV.
   • Completing Sport Integrity Australia and Play By The Rules modules and attaining the E-Learning Certificate of Completion.

Level 1

This accreditation is not eligible for the RPL or RCC process.

You can find more information on getting this accreditation in the 'Level 1 Coach' section above.

Level 2 and 3 Coach RPL/RCC process:

1. Log into your Volleyball Australia Accreditation Portal.
2. Click on the Coach Accreditation tab and select the Volleyball Australia Coach Accreditation level that you are aiming to recover.
3. Read  carefully the Course Information on the right side of the page and follow the indicated steps. This mainly includes:

   • Providing an updated coaching CV including any formal learning.

   • Providing a letter of endorsement from your Association, Club or School.

   • Providing any required supporting documents to verify your formal learning.

   • Completing Sport Integrity Australia and Play By The Rules modules and attaining the E-Learning Certificate of Completion.

This is a list of example activities and resources that will accrue the Continuous Development Credit Points needed for the renewal of your accreditation (except Level 1).

Note: You need to provide proof of attendance or evidence of completion (such as a certificate or diploma)

• 20 points
  • Lecture or present a coach-related course or seminar
  • Attend a seminar or course with a duration of 2 or more days
    • i.e. Volleyball Australia's ParaVolley Development Camp
  • Complete a certified first aid, sport training, or strength and conditioning course
• 10 points
  • Attend a one off VWA or VA coach-related seminar or course, such as:
    • VWA's High Performance Coach Forum or VWA's Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop
      • Refer to our Education Events section to see upcoming opportunities
    • VA's Light Volley Course
  • Attend any other relevant in-person or online seminar or course, such as:
    • DLGSC Seminars or Forums
    • FIVB E-Learning Courses
    • World ParaVolley VolleySlide Course
    • Sport West E-Learning or Workshops
• 5 points
  • Complete any other short online seminar or course, such as:
    • Play by the Rules and Sport Integrity Australia Courses (cannot use the modules already required for your renewal)
      • Course topics include Cyber Safety and Security for Sports, Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Sport, and LGBTI+ Inclusive Club.
    • AIS E-Learning, such as the Female Performance & Health Initiative
    • Sport Related Concussion Short Course
    • AusSport Community Coaching Masterclasses
    • Show Racism the Red Card Online Resource Hub courses
    • Disability Sports Australia - Accessibility Champion Course
    • Noongar Language and Culture Course
    • Special Olympics Australia's Inclusive Sport Academy Courses

This is a compilation of useful resources to complement your coaching education

• VA's Coach Page and Resources
• VA's Coach Accreditation Framework
• National Coaching Opportunities
• Community Coaching Essential Skills Resource Links
• Volleyball Australia's Coaching Manual
• FIVB Official Volleyball Rules
• FIVB Coaches Manual Level I volleyball
• FIVB Coaches Manual Level II volleyball
• FIVB Coaches Beach Volleyball Drill Book
• VWA Inclusion Guide- Disability
• VWA Inclusion Guide- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
• Concussion in Australian Sport
• Inclusive Language and Events Guide
• Volleyball WA Beginner Coaches Volleyball Program (High School)
• Year 11 and 12 Physical Education Studies
• Volleyball WA Kids Volley- Spikezone Coaching Resource Guide 
• Playing for Life Volleyball Companion Book 
• Kiwi Volley Six Lesson Plan