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Within Sussex, we have a wealth of experienced coaches who are attached to clubs, involved within the talent development programme and introducing players back into the sport through Back to Netball sessions.

The United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is the currently recognised coaching qualification by England Netball. For further information regarding UKCC, please see http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/Get_Involved/Coaching_-_UKCC_Netball/What_is_the_UKCC.php

UKCC Level 1 Coaching Qualification

The Level 1 is a three-day course and costs £170 to attend. There is no minimum playing or coaching experience required and the minimum age of participants is 16 years old.

Following successful completion, Level 1 coaches will be able to assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision.

UKCC Level 2 Coaching Qualification

The Level 2 is a five-day course and costs £360 to attend. Candidates are required to have been an active coach in Netball for a minimum of two years and are required to be at least 18 years of age. Prior to completion of course, candidates must have attended a recognised Child Protection/Duty of Care training course and a recognised Emergency 1st Aid course.

Following successful completion, Level 2 coaches will be able to plan a series of coaching sessions, prepare the coaching environment for the delivery of coaching sessions, and deliver a series of coaching sessions to develop performance and monitor and evaluate coaching sessions and personal practice.

UKCC Level 3 Coaching Qualification

The Level 3 is an eight-day course and costs £1200 to attend. Candidates require a level of experience that is deemed to be as follows:

• Be coaching and training the same team in a club/team environment with regular training sessions and have competitive matches on a regular basis
• Experience of coaching the same group of players for a full Netball season within the past three years
• Experience of coaching a variety of players at more than one element of the performance pathway and at a variety of age groups
• Desirable to be IT literate and have access to the web

The role of the Level 3 is to plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes.

Any SCNA affiliated members can apply for funding towards the cost of UKCC courses. Please see the Funding page for further information.

For dates of upcoming courses, please see the Coach Netball page.