Volleyball Australia will be delivering a Level 3 Coaching course in Sydney. This is currently the highest level of qualification offered in the Volleyball Australia coaching pathway.

The course will be delivered face-to-face over 3 days. The course curriculum covers the following topics; Advanced Indoor and Beach Volleyball Offensive and Defensive Systems, Performance Coaching Principles, Season Planning, Physical Development for Volleyball, Recovery Systems for Volleyball, Talent Identification, Performance Analysis & Athlete and Coach Wellbeing.

PRESENTER: TBA

WHEN: 20-22 March 2026. Arriving on day 1 at 11:30am on Friday 20th March, finishing at 3:30pm Sunday 22nd March.

SCHEDULE:

• Friday 20th March, 12pm - 6:30pm (UTS Ross Milbourne Sports Halls, Basement Level, Cnr Thomas and Harris Streets, Ultimo)
• Saturday 21st March, 9am - 5pm (UTS Ross Milbourne Sports Halls, Basement Level, Cnr Thomas and Harris Streets, Ultimo)
• Sunday 22nd March, 8am - 3:30pm (Blacktown City Beach Courts)Note: The schedule may change due to weather forecasts.

WHERE: UTS Ross Milbourne Sports Halls and Blacktown City Beach Courts

COST:

$660 + booking fee for NSW Coaches

$660 + $120 Interstate registration + booking fee for Interstate Coaches

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

• Candidate must be at least 18 years old
• Hold a Current VA Level 2 State Coach accreditation
• Commenced the Sport AUS Intermediate Coaching General Principles course materials – worksheets publicly available here

The course will be limited to a maximum of 28 participants, with registrations closing COB Sunday 1st March 2026. We are expecting high demand for this course, as this is the last VA approved Level 3 course until the course review is completed so please register ASAP. Volleyball NSW reserves the right to refuse acceptance into this course in favour of coaches deemed more suitable or those who are not active within our community.

To attend the Volleyball Australia Level 3 "Associate" Face to Face Coaching Course, you must complete the following prior:

1. You must be a current member of your State or Territory Volleyball Association and at least 18 years of age.

2. You must be an accredited Volleyball Australia Level 2 "State" Coach.

3. Complete the following Play By The Rules and Sport Integrity Australia modules and attain the course's Certificates of Completion:        

• PBTR- Harassment and Discrimination
• SIA- Anti-doping Fundamentals
• SIA- Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction 

At the completion of this course, you will gain your Volleyball Australia Level 3 "Associate" Coach Accreditation. To upgrade to a Level 3 "National" Coach, you must complete the following steps after the course..

1. Go to Volleyball Australia's Learning Portal to complete the Sport Australia Intermediate Coaching General Principles and attain the course Certificate of Completion. If you are a qualified PE teacher or hold another relevant tertiary degree (e.g. Sports Science), you may seek an exemption from this requirement. Please contact your State Associaton to discuss. 

2. Complete the following Play By The Rules and Sport Integrity Australia modules and attain the courses Certificates of Completion:        

• PBTR- Harassment and Discrimination
• SIA- Anti-doping Fundamentals
• SIA- Coaches Course - Anti-doping
• SIA- Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction

3. Undertake 2x Training Sessions and 2x Match Day assessments by a VA Level 3 "National" coach. 

4. Return to this portal to upload all the required documents to apply for your Volleyball Australia Level 3 "National" Coach Accreditation Application

For enquiries, please contact deb.chung@volleyballnsw.com.au