Coach Development 2026
Foundation Coach Workshops: FutureFERNS Year 1 to 8 (adult & student coaches)
*Registrations will open in February for programmes from April onwards.
Year 1 to 4 register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/491627
| Date | Time/ Venue | Content |
| Thursday 12 February | 6pm - 8pm Taita Netball Courts | Year 1 to 4 Term 1 programme |
| Thursday 30 April | 6pm - 8.30pm Taita Netball Courts | Year 5 to 8 Foundations for success: 1. Session planning 2. Netball Smart (balance, landing skills) |
| Thursday 14 May | 6pm - 8.30pm Taita Netball Courts | Year 5 to 8 Footwork & ball skills |
| Thursday 18 June | 6pm - 8.30pm Taita Netball Courts | Year 5 to 8 Movement (getting free to receive the ball) |
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| Year 5 to 8 Positional (shooting & defence) |
| Thursday 22 October | 6pm - 8.30pm Taita Netball Courts | Year 1 to 4 Term 4 programme |
Community Coaching Award Workshops: Year 9 to 13 (adult coaches), senior club coaches
REGISTER HERE: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/491629
| Date | Time/ Venue | Content |
| Sunday 22 February | 10am - 2pm Taita Netball Courts | CCA 1: Skill analysis, attack, defence & shooting |
| Sunday 1 March | 10am - 2pm Taita Netball Courts | CCA 2: Developing physical capacity & mental skills |
| Tuesday 3 March | 6pm - 8.30pm
Taita Netball Courts | CCA 1: Selecting, season & session planning |
| Monday 30 March | 6pm - 8.30pm Online | CCA 1: Building effective relationships & team culture |
| Sunday 12 April | 10am - 2.30pm Taita Netball Courts | CCA 2: Centre pass, circle work, through court |
Netball Central Zone online CCA delivery (all NCZ sessions are delivered online, start time 6pm)
| Date | Content |
| Monday 16 February | Team formation (CCA1) |
| Monday 2 March | Season & session planning (CCA1) |
| Monday 9 March | Player centred coaching (CCA1) |
| Monday 16 March | Building quality relationships (CCA1) |
| Monday 23 March | Developing physical capacity (CCA2) |
| Monday 30 March | Tournament planning (CCA2) |
| Monday 20 April | Team culture (CCA1) |
| Monday 27 April | Mental skills (CCA2) |
Ignite: Junior A, Senior A, Club Premier & Rep Coaches
The goal: grow capable coaches and players in our community to support our community and nuture the game from the ground up.
Identified coaches and players will be invited to attend a series of workshops in the pre-season and supported through their club/ school interactions through out the season.
| Date | Time/ Venue | Content |
| Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 6pm - 9pm Taita Netball Courts | Smarter planning to combat burnout Coaching under pressure Safe & effective movement & physical preparation
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| Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 6pm - 9pm Taita Netball Courts | Planning & mapping the season Coaching influence Off-court care & development |
| Sunday 21 March 2026 | 1pm - 2.30pm Taita Netball Courts | Positional workshop #1 |
| Wednesday 29 April | 6pm - 8.30pm Taita Netball Courts | Strategic thinking: player led, coach support |
| Sunday 3 May | 10am - 4pm St Oran's College | Rep camp - Mental skills - Fuelling & recovery - Skill development & game play |
| Sunday 10 May | 10am - 12pm Taita Netball Courts | Positional workshop #2 |
| June - July | TBC | Coach check ins - what's working, what's challenging you |
| August/ September | TBC | Coach reflections & adaptions for 2027 season |
Sport Tutor
To access the online learning portal (modules above include some pre-work elements prior to attending practical sessions). Please regsiter online here.
Other elements required to complete your Community Coach Award level 1 or 2 are the Netball Rules and Netball Smart modules available on Sport Tutor.
If you have any questions please get in touch with our Community Development Officer on admin@netballhuttvalley.co.nz