These one day courses provide “hands on experiential learning” for participants, giving you a good understanding of and the practical experience in teaching and coaching basketball.
The Club Coach Course is the entry-level basketball coaching accreditation for any coach who is interested in investing time into improving their coaching skill set. This accreditation is mandatory for all head and assistant coaches coaching in Association representative basketball. Minimum age for participants is 16.
Date: Saturday, 1st February
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Venue: Mount St Benedict School, 449D Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS NSW 2120
Cost: $125
Click here to register for the Club Coach Course on 1st February 2025
ALTERNATIVE DATES FOR CLUB COACH COURSE IN 2025
Date: Saturday, 26th July 2025
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Venue: TBC
Cost: $125
Click here to register for the Club Coach Course on 26th July 2025
Date: Saturday, 18th October 2025
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Venue: TBC
Cost: $125
Click here to register for the Club Coach Course on 18th October 2025
These seventy five minute courses are “classroom based” providing you with a broad range of information and guidance coaching basketball teams in association and/or school based competitions.
2025 Course dates:
– Tuesday 18th February
– Tuesday 6th May
– Tuesday 29th July
Venue: Brickpit Stadium Thornleigh, Mezzanine level
Time: 7:15-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Please email michael.dagostino@hornsbyspiders.com.au if you wish to attend
Appropriate for anyone involved in sport: Free Child Protection and Safeguarding Course now provided in partnership with Sport Integrity Australia e-learning hub.
Sport Integrity Australia – e learning hub
All junior club coaches should, as a minimum requirement, complete the online course. To view course information and to enrol in the course: click here
Appropriate for Coaches involved with beginner ‘Learn 2 Play’, Aussie Hoops programs or any beginner program that is not associated with competition.
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Appropriate for Coaches coaching in competition: School or Domestic, of any age-group.
Click here to register for the Online Community Coaching Course
Community (Beginner) Referee course
MUST BE 12 OR OVER TO ATTEND COURSE
The community referee course is FREE and online, it’s designed to teach the basic skills required to be a basketball referee. Included in this course is an online exam, course workbook & certificate upon completion.
No prior experience is required to undertake this course however participants must be at least 12 years old prior to undertaking this course.
The best part about this online course is that it is available 24/7, so you can register at anytime that suits you.
Click here to register for the Free Online Community Referee Course