Becoming a Coach
Due to the dynamic nature of sport, coaching is a continual educational process. Volleyball Ireland has therefore developed an ever-changing menu of support programmes to assist our coaches in the personal advancement of themselves, their clubs, and their players. Our wide mix of face to face and online courses, webinars, workshops, plus additional events in line with the LTPD programme ensure coaches are well equipped to deliver ideal learning experiences nationwide.
Listed below are VLY annual core coaching courses. Coaches require a minimum of Foundation level in order to obtain a licence.
Foundation Coaching Course
Not scheduled
€50/€45- student/unwaged
Pre course requirements
Read pre course pack
National League coach licence requirements
Garda vetting and Safeguarding 1 (If coaching anyone u18)
Course Outcomes
be able to Define the role of the foundation coach
Explore Fundamentals for children
Lead up games 1 v 1 ,1 & 1, 2 v 2, 2 & 2
Plan a volleyball Session for 3 v 3 & 4v4 volleyball
Provide appropriate feedback to players
Practice the use of observation skills
HOURS
8 hours
Course Outline
Coaching philosophies
Role of the foundation coach
Fundamental movements
Lead up games 1v1, 1&1, 2v2, 2&2
Planning an delivering a session
Level 1 Coaching Course
Not scheduled
€100/€90- student/unwaged
Pre course requirements
Completed foundation level course
Complete pre course reading online quiz
National League coach licence requirements
Garda vetting and Safeguarding 1 (If coaching anyone u18)
Course Outcomes
Define the role of the level 1 coach
Create risk assessments
Explore key points of technical skills
Identify systems of attack and defence
Plan and evaluate 6v6 sessions
HOURS
16 course hours & 5 coaching sessions
Course Outline
Role of the level 1 coach
Coaching technical skills
Serve receive systems
Offence and defence systems
Planning and evaluating 6v6 sessions
Contact educationtraining@volleyballireland.com for all queries. Courses can be run on demand at anytime of year
