COACH DEVELOPMENT
OUR COACH DEVELOPMENT VISION
Te Tipu Review
This review outlines the progress and impact of Volleyball New Zealand’s Level 2 Te Tipu Coach Course delivered from July 2023 to December 2024. The course is designed to build coaching confidence and competence, with a focus on engaging young and emerging coaches through modern, player-focused methods.
Key highlights:
• Over 250 coaches completed the course, with 99% reporting increased confidence and competence
• Strong uptake from 16–18 year olds and beginner coaches
• Positive feedback on course delivery, particularly when run over multiple days with more facilitators
• Clear demand for deeper tactical content and support for beach volleyball coaches
• Recommendations to better reach Māori and Pasifika communities, improve accessibility, and offer follow up mentoring
The course is a key part of VNZ’s strategy to grow capability across the volleyball system and reduce barriers to quality coaching. The full review includes data insights, participant feedback, and recommendations to strengthen delivery in 2025 and beyond.
Click to read the review here (PDF)
OUR APPROACH
Learning is non-linear
Coaches need different amounts of time, support, and modalities to learn.
We have developed an approach and designed opportunities to reflect this notion.
There are formal, coach accreditation opportunities, as well as complimentary and self-directed opportunities.
Focus on continuous learning
Experience is a prerequisite for developing expertise, but a coach needs to learn from their experience to improve.
We aim to provide opportunities that support coaches throughout their learning experience - before, during, and after an experience.
Develop capability and create sustainability
In order to achieve all of the above, it is imperative that coaches have access to local support and development opportunities.
Furthermore, it is vital that the Coach Development system is capable of being sustained.
OUR PATHWAY
SOURCES OF LEARNING
Formal Courses
Click through for more information on the range of formal courses offered by Volleyball New Zealand via our Coach Development Pathway.
Complimentary Learning
Click through for more details on the range of Complimentary and Informal learning opportunities and resources provided by Volleyball New Zealand.
Support Resources
Click through for links and access to resources which can help support coaches in the delivery of their sessions and team evnironments.
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