For Coaches

trainingCoaches play an important role not only in the sporting life, but also the everyday life, of the participants they coach. Coaches should understand their role and responsibilities, and why people get involved in sport. They should also have an inclusive and balanced outlook to coaching, and know how to develop effective relationships with everyone involved.

Why Become A Coach?

Imagine being a part of something that’s new to the USA. Here is your opportunity to get in at the grass roots level to develop the first level of American Netball athletes. No Netball experience is necessary, we’ll guide you through every step along the way. Whether you’re interested in coaching the youth, teenagers, adults or even at the representative or national level – there are plenty of opportunities for everyone. Email us today.

Netball America also has several paid coaching positions available. Visit the careers page for further information.

Coaching Clinics

Netball America conducts  a variety of clinics and summer camps during the year to meet your needs.  We have access to the highest caliber coaches across the USA and internationally.  Please contact us if you’d like us to come to your school, university or conference to present a clinic.  We also conduct basic to advanced clinics for students and Netball clubs.

Are you an international coach wanting to gain experience in the USA, then please contact us.

Visit our calendar to see about upcoming clinics in your area.

USA Netball National Coaching Program and Accreditation (NCPA)

The NCPA was developed by top US and International Coaches and is the elite USA Netball Coaching Certification.

Netball America has developed a unique coaching curriculum to serve the needs of Netball Coaches throughout the USA.

For more information on obtaining your NCPA, please email us.

For coaching drills and skills please refer to the members area of the site.

Useful Coaching Links

Holding Court by Catherine Cox http://www.holdingcourt.com.au

Sports Coach http://www.ausport.gov.au/sportscoachmag

Sports Coaching Brain http://www.sportscoachingbrain.com

Coaching Tips

Our VP of Coaching regularly posts Coaching Tips in our monthly newsletter.  The latest tip can be found here (prior tips are located in the members section):

Goal Shooting:

  1. Feet shoulder width apart. Well balanced.
  2. Ball placed in one hand, fingers well spread. There should be a finger space between the palm and the ball.
  3. Hold ball high above the head, arm near ear and elbow pointing towards the post. Aim at the center of the ring.
  4. Arms and legs should bend at the same time.
  5. Shooting arm should drop 45 degrees, behind the head.
  6. On release of the ball, push up with the arms and legs at the same time and lift onto your toes.
  7. Follow through should be with wrist and fingers towards the goal ring.