COACHES
Basketball continues to grow and coaches are in hot demand! Capital Basketball has a number of development options for both new and seasoned coaches. This includes the BBNZ accredited coaching programme and other informal learning opportunities.
If you reckon you’ve got what it takes to coach a team, we can also help link you to a suitable school, club or association.
BBNZ Kiwi Hoops Coach - Practical Workshops
Kiwi Hoops is the Basketball New Zealand junior basketball program. The Kiwi Hoops Coach Workshop provides participants an understanding of best practice coaching for 5-12 year olds.
Upcoming Workshops
Saturday 9 December, 10-12pm @ Paraparaumu College Gymnasium, NO COST
Tuesday 12 December, 5-7pm @ Porirua College Gymnasium, NO COST
Wednesday 13 December, 5:30-7:30pm @ Wellington College, NO COST
Please email training@capital.basketball for any queries.
Online Coaching Modules
Complete your coaching credentials online through Basketball New Zealand’s Learning Management System via SportTutor. This allows coaches to complete the theory component of specific courses online.
Modules Available: 1. Good Sports Foundation, 2. Coaching Safety Net, 3. Thriving Under Fire
To get started all you need to do is: Register online here to access Basketball New Zealand’s SportTutor portal. Under the Search Learning drop-down select Basketball New Zealand. All online courses are free to complete.
BBNZ Community Coach - Level 1 Accreditation
This is for coaches who coach in secondary school, association reps, and community adult leagues. The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the role of a coach, player skill requirements and team requirements. This accreditation is based on the FIBA WABC Level 1 curriculum and is the new minimum requirement for coaches wanting to coach at BBNZ tournaments. It requires completing 3 online modules, attending the course and completing a practical assessment.
Once registered, we will email through all the information.
Upcoming Courses:
No courses planned at this time. Please email training@capital.basketball if interested.
Cost: $TBC
Online Modules: Good Sports Foundation, Coaching Safety Net, Thriving Under Fire