Volleyball Australia will be delivering a Level 3 Coach course in Melbourne for the first time since 2023.  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 of theory and active sessions.  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.

Accommodation is not included.  

PRESENTER: TBA

WHEN: 24-26 October 2025.  Arriving on site at State Volleyball Centre, Dandenong North 9am on Friday 24th.  Course will conclude approximately 1pm Sunday with complimentary access to stay on-site and continue watching the Mahindra AVSL Semi-Finals^.

SCHEDULE:

• Friday 24th October, 9am - 5pm (SVC)
• Saturday 25th October, 8am - 5pm (SVC)
• Sunday 26th October, 8am - 1pm/3:30pm^ (SNHC)

WHERE: State Volleyball Centre, Dandenong North (SVC) and State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville (SNHC)

COST: $535

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old
• Be affiliated with a Volleyball Victoria affiliated Club, Association or Sports Provider
• Hold a Current VA Level 2 State Coach accreditation
• Be active coaches within the Volleyball Victoria community i.e. State League Premier Level, AVSL, State Team, Beach etc.

Course registrations will be limited and Volleyball Victoria 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 courses 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 relevent tertiary degree (e.g. Sport Science), you may be seek an exmption 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 Session 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