Coaching Courses

The following coach accreditation courses will be offered in the Central Highlands during season 2009/10.

Level 1 (Development)

The Level 1 Coaching Course aims to equip individuals working with under-age and community cricket teams with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective coach.

To find out more information about Level 1 Courses and course dates throughout the state as well as to download the registration form visit the Cricket Victoria website or CLICK HERE .

Click HERE for more information on Level 1 courses and to register online. 

For further information about Coaching Courses in the Central Highlands Region contact Regional Cricket Manager - Campbell Waring on 04278 39548 or email cwaring@cricketvictoria.com.au


Introduction to Cricket - On-line course (Level 0)  NEW

Cricket Coaches Australia now have an 'Introduction to Cricket' Online Course available.

This FREE course is ideal for volunteers, parents and those beginning coaches, Milo In2Cricket Coordinators, junior team coaches, teachers or those assisting managing teams. 

This course is accredited by the Australian Sports Commission and takes approximately 1-3 hours to complete and on completion of the course, you become Level 0 accredited.

Please see the link below to access the course http://introductiontocricket.bpdmail.com.au/ 

The on-line Introduction to Cricket course is now also a requirement of the Level 1 Coaching course. 

Basic Skills Sessions 

On behalf of Cricket Coaches Australia, Cricket Victoria can run face-to-face sessions, although these courses are now no longer accredited.  These sessions are available to associations, clubs and schools on a needs basis. 

The format of the 2 hour face-to-face contact sessions can vary for each audience. Eg. Milo In2Cricket Coordinator training nights, Junior Club Coach nights and School Coach nights or Student sessions.

Cost: $100 for clubs and associations
Resources: Green Cricket Activities booklet provided to each participant

To arrange contact Regional Cricket Manager - Campbell Waring on 04278 39548 or email cwaring@cricketvictoria.com.au

Level 2

There is a strong possibility that a Level 2 Coaching Course will be run within the Central Highlands Region in Ballarat during early October 2009 period.   Contact Regional Cricket Manager if interested.

The Cricket Victoria Sports Development Program

The Sports Development Program is a joint initiative between Cricket Victoria, SEDA (Sports Education & Development Australia) and Victoria University, specifically designed for young people who would like to pursue a Sport and Recreation related career.  If you are a year 10, 11 or 12 student you can complete your VCE, VCAL and Certificates III and IV in Sport and Recreation leading to a Diploma of Sport (Development).

Core curriculum involves theoretical and practical experience in sports administration, marketing, fitness, coaching, event/project management, literacy, numeracy and career planning.

Enrolments are now open for 2010 for Year 10, 11 & 12 students.

For further information go to http://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/page/sports_development_program.html