Coach

Across all levels of netball played at PNA, we encourage our coaches to have the appropriate level of knowledge and skills to create a fun, enjoyable and safe environment for participants.

PNA runs courses to assist coaches of all ages and skill levels in their development, and can assist coaches towards gaining Netball Australia accreditation.

There is also a range of great online resources and tools to assist with all aspects of becoming a great coach.

Coach Development – Free Online Courses

Sports-Related Concussion Course

What you’ll learn:

  • What is a concussion and how they occur
  • How to recognise a concussion
  • How to respond to a potential concussion, concussion management and recovery.

Community Coaching Essential Skills

Course Overview:

  • This module guides coaches on how to get to know their participants, their motivations and how best to engage with them. 

Community Coaching Masterclass

Course Overview:

  • Building strong relationships, getting to know what motivates and engages participants, and the creation of great learning environments is all built on the coach using communication.

Coaching Clinics

On The Court Series

PNA run our ‘On the Court’ coaching sessions at various times throughout the year.

These sessions are aimed at coaches working with athletes aged year 7 to open, however, all coaches are more than welcome to register. Please complete a new registration form, for each clinic you wish to attend.

Accreditation Courses

Foundation Coach Online Accreditation

The Foundation Coach Online Course outlines introductory coaching information and basic netball techniques for beginner coaches, teaches, parents and NetSetGO coaches.

This course is solely online and is the first step in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme from Netball Australia. 

Cost: $75

Development Face to Face Accreditation Course

The Development Coach Workshop is an opportunity for Learners to put their theory into practice under the guidance of accreditation netball facilitators. This session combines theory and practical on-court activities.

Requirements

Must hold a Foundation Coach Accreditation ($75), have completed the Development Coach Online Course ($65) and have a current Rules of Netball Exam with a pass mark of 70% or higher ($13).

Cost: $79

Venue: Matthews’ Netball Centre

When: Sunday, 2nd August 2026

Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Registrations are now open. Spaces are limited, and you must be registered to participate in the course.  

Intermediate Coach Course

For those aiming to coach at representative level. The Intermediate Coach Course is a 6-part face to face workshop, delivered by experienced Netball Coaches to aspiring Intermediate Coaches. The workshops involve completion of a variety of worksheets and assignments, including development of a session plan. 

Requirements: Must hold a Development Coach Accreditation for 1 year.

Cost: $208*

When: TBA