The NCAS is one of the AFL’s key development programs. Coaches deserve to be accredited. Whether in paid or voluntary positions, accreditation illustrates their commitment to the
game. Their time commitment and enthusiasm contributes to the sporting and personal development of players and to the community at large. Accreditation demonstrates a coach’s respect for the game through:
- Commitment to improving personal coaching knowledge
- Good practice that deserves to be recognised
- Responsibility to the welfare of the players, the team, and the club
- Preparedness to share knowledge for the betterment of the game
- Attendance, participation, and presentation at workshops and seminars Accreditation provides ‘best practice’ modelling for the game through:
- A well-constructed coach education program
- Coach registration and the development of a coaches’ network
- Qualified, thoughtful and effective coaching for players
- Attention to safe participation
- Mentor support
- Appointments of coaches with sound backgrounds
- Opportunities for coaches to be recognised and rewarded
- Provision of a valued service to the community
- Overall, accreditation raises the standard of coaching and ensures a more satisfying and enjoyable experience for both players and coaches.
Mandatory accreditation
All states and territories support the AFL's mandatory accreditation policy where coaches MUST have completed an approved AFL coaching accreditation course if they are appointed to a coaching position. This is critical for those coaching children.
Types of AFL coaching courses
- AFL Auskick & Junior - orientation, Level 1 (Junior)
- Club and school coaches of teenagers - Level 1 (Youth)
- Coaches of adults (open age) - Level 1 (Senior)
- AFL Level 2 (Youth/Senior)
- AFL High Performance (Level 3)
These various types of coaching courses are designed to suit specific needs of participants in each of the coaching (age) groups.
Details on the AFL National Coaching Accreditation Scheme can be downloaded below
AFL Victoria Senior Coaching Courses
AFL Victoria Coaching Contacts
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