Coach development & connect series 

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

DateTime/ VenueContent
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)



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

DateTime/ VenueContent
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)

DateContent
Monday 16 FebruaryTeam formation (CCA1)
Monday 2 MarchSeason & session planning (CCA1)
Monday 9 MarchPlayer centred coaching (CCA1)
Monday 16 MarchBuilding quality relationships (CCA1)
Monday 23 MarchDeveloping physical capacity (CCA2)
Monday 30 MarchTournament planning (CCA2)
Monday 20 AprilTeam culture (CCA1)
Monday 27 AprilMental 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. 

DateTime/ VenueContent
Wednesday 11 February 2026

6pm - 9pm

Taita Netball Courts

Smarter planning to combat burnout

Coaching under pressure 

Safe & effective movement & physical preparation

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 - JulyTBC

Coach check ins

- what's working, what's challenging you 

August/ SeptemberTBCCoach reflections & adaptions for 2027 season

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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