Coaching Courses and Workshops

The National Coach AFL Foundation Course is designed for entry level coaches and covers the general principles of coaching our game. This free coaching course takes about 90 minutes to compete and gains you access to the COACH AFL platform which is full of useful resources. Click on the link below to gain access.

The Elevate Workshops replace the Level 2 Course and are structured into three distinct topics, each focusing on a key aspect of coaching: The Coaching Environment, Coaching at Training, and Coaching the Game. c
Click below to register.

-17th of November 2024 at Maugham Thiem Oval (Woodville Oval) from 9.30am to 5.00pm.

- 2nd of February 2025 at Nazareth Catholic College from 9.30am to 5.00pm.

- 9th of February 2025 at Nazareth Catholic College from 9.30am to 5.00pm. (This course is for female coaches only)

- 2nd of March 2025 at Nazareth Catholic College from 9.30am to 5.00pm.

Click below for more details on the course and to register.

The Advanced Coaching Courses consist of 3 separate packages
- Coach at Training (2025 course details below)
- Coach the Game (coming in 2026)
- Coach the Environment (coming in 2026)

2025 Advanced Coach at Training Courses - for coaches coaching
- Male youth (U12-18) teams
- Male senior teams (details available shortly)
- Female Youth (U12-18) and senior teams

As well as gaining an advanced knowledge of Coaching at Training, coaches will also gain
- 300 AFL Coach Development points
- "Advanced Coach At Training" badge

See the below links for course details and application links.

*Coaches need to complete the Level 2 Coaching Accreditation or the Elevate workshop to nominate for an Advanced Coaching Course.

Via the COACH AFL website there are several online courses that coaches can complete to build their knowledge and obtain points towards their accreditation. Click below to see the wide range of online course available.

These often one of workshops provide coaches with the opportunity to learn from industry leaders.

This course is still currently being designed, to have your details added to the mailing list for this course please email Rian Nelson at the SANFL, link below.

With all AFL clubs in town in the buildup to Gather Round, click below to find out what workshops are coming up.

This course is still currently being designed, to have your details added to the mailing list for this course please email Rian Nelson at the SANFL, link below.