Coaching

At our club, coaching is open to anyone who is willing to help, learn, and support our players. You don’t need to be an expert netballer – you just need enthusiasm, reliability and a positive attitude.

You can coach if you: 

• Enjoy working with children and creating a fun, supportive environment 
• Are willing to learn basic netball skills and simple training drills 
• Can commit to weekly training sessions and Thursday, or Friday or Saturday games (depending on competition) 
• Are able to model our club values: participation, teamwork and respect.

What support is available for first-time coaches? 

We make sure new coaches feel supported from day one. You’ll have access to: 

• Coaching Coordinators – A friendly team who can help plan drills, build player skills, and even attend some training sessions or games with you. 
• Competition Coordinators – Here to guide you through all the admin and match-day processes. 
• Coaching Essentials Training (optional for parent coaches) – Courses provided by the club to help you learn the basics and build confidence. 
• Joint Training Sessions – The option to run combined training sessions with other teams and coaches to share ideas and support each other. 
• Team Manager Support – Each team has a manager to handle communication and admin, so you can focus on coaching. 

Role requirements 

General 

• Appointment is for 1 year term (winter season only) 
• Working With Children Check (for adult, non parent coaches)

Pre Season (Feb to Apr) 

• Attend pre season Coaching Info session (February) 
• Attend grading (years 7 and up)
• Complete First Aid for Sport online training (15 mins) 
• Complete Netball Australia Safeguarding Children and Young People online training (30 mins) 
• Complete Coaching Foundations online training (3 hrs) 

Note that the club is also able to sponsor parent coaches to complete other PNA training courses if they would like to.  

During Season (mid-Apr to Sep) 

• Prepare and run 1 x weekly, 1-1.5 hour training session for players (generally these are on Tuesday afternoons at either Robertson’s Park (years 2 to 6) or Matthews Netball Centre (years 7 and up)
• Attend 1 x match per week at Matthews Netball Centre 
• Games for NetSetGo Years 4-5 are Thursday evening, NetSetGo Years 2-3 Friday evenings 
• Games for years 5 and up are generally on Saturday mornings 
• Times are confirmed just before the season starts by PNA 
• Plan and share team positions for each game 
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to players 
• Help look after training and game day bags (these can usually be left at the training venue or Matthews) 

End of Season 

• Attend team and club wind ups, presenting certificates etc. 
• Select winner of Coaches Award (years 5 and up)
• Provide feedback to the club regarding each player to assist with team selections the following year. 

How to Get Involved

1. Register Your Interest: Fill out the Expression of Interest form below to let us know you’re interested!
2. Discuss Your Experience: We’ll arrange a call to learn more about your experience and match you with the right team. Please note that expressing interest doesn’t guarantee a coaching role.
3. Join the Dynamites Team: Once selected, we’ll ask you to complete a Coaching Commitment form to make it official!

Contact

Volunteer President, Ashleigh Brand, 📞0412868854