As an aspiring coach, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to actively support a water polo coach in the delivery of a planned training session.

Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course online through interactive activities and checks on learning, prior to the practical workshops. The online learning and completion of assessments should take you are approximately 6-8 hours to complete.

Who is the course designed for?

Anyone who wants to take the first step to become a water polo coach or interested in supporting a coach in a club environment.

Course content

The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, zoom webinar classroom activities and practical poolside learning. You will participate in practical training sessions to gain hands on practical experience, learners will be expected to attend one practical assessment session but should ensure they are available across all dates as this will be decided at a later date.

You will learn about:

• The role of the assistant coach
• The fundamentals of water polo
• How to safely prepare, support and conclude coached water polo sessions
• Basic and water polo specific coaching skills
• Coach and player development
• Good practice in coaching ethics
• Health and safety