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 are the new and improved replacement for the Level 2 Course, offering a dynamic and hands-on learning experience. Each workshop is built around three core themes designed to deepen your coaching expertise:

• The Coaching Environment
• Coaching at Training
• Coaching the Game

2026 Workshop Dates, Mark your calendar for the following sessions:

Date
• Sunday 23rd November 2025 – 9.15am – 5.00pm - Nazareth College, 344 Findon Rd, Kidman Park SA 5025
• Sunday 1st February 2026 – 9.15am – 5.00pm - Venue TBA (Adelaide location)
• Sunday 8th February 2026 – 9.15am – 5.00pm - Venue TBA (Adelaide location) – This course is for coaches who are female only
• Sunday 8th March 2026 – 9.15am – 5.00pm - Venue TBA (Adelaide location)

The full-day workshop is priced at $300.00

Click below to learn more and secure your spot. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged!

Details for the upcoming 2025/26 Advanced Coaching Courses will be available here in late September.

If you would like to join the mail list for the upcoming courses, please email [email protected]

*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.