Course description

This is the standard level of coaching qualification for all club coaches at local level. The award gives a general overview of all aspects of basketball, and a basic introduction to sports coaching. Learners can expect to cover the following:

• Roles and responsibilities of the coach
• The coaching process (plan, do, review)
• Individual fundamentals
• Team fundamentals
• Developing team play
• Sports science
• Moments of the Game (Offense and Defence)

Who is the course for?

This course is specifically for individuals who have experience of coaching and are operating in a club environment.

Progression opportunities

Successful achievement of this course allows learners to coach independently. This can lead to paid or voluntary roles in the club environment. It can also lead to further learning or training in the area of coaching basketball and/or other related areas.

Learner eligibility

Learners must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be appropriately identified
• Hold an Introduction to Coaching (prev. Level 1) Basketball Award**
• Have experience of playing basketball at local / regional / national or international level
• Be able to evidence delivering basketball coaching sessions over the past twelve months
• Have access to a minimum of a Level 2 basketball coach in their club environment.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
• Have access to a laptop/tablet, good Wi-Fi and microphone to participate in virtual classroom sessions. Any special learning requirements must be made clear at the registration process

**If learners do not hold a Basketball England Introduction to Coaching (prev. Level 1) Award but meet the remaining eligibility criteria identified above, they can be accepted onto the course. A witness statement must be obtained by a coach in their club to confirm their experience of delivering basketball coaching sessions over the past 12 months. Details of this should submitted upon registration of the learner details. For questions, please email [email protected].

What is the format / duration of the course?

The course is delivered through a blended learning approach. This consists of:

• e-Learning via the Basketball England e-platform
• 5 virtual classroom sessions:
• Session 1: The Principles of Great Coaching Delivery (1.5 hours)
• Session 2 and 3: The Coaching Process (2 hours each)
• Sessions 4-5: Moments of the Game (2 hours each)
• 2 x face to face tutored sessions at a regional venue, facilitated by a Basketball England tutor
• Completion of 4 linked and progressive coaching sessions in a club environment (supported by a mentor)
• Evaluate their performance for each session using the coaching session evaluation document
• Produce evidence of a risk assessment for their sessions, using the session risk assessment document
• Practical assessment (in your club environment by an approved Basketball England assessor). Assessor expenses will be covered up to a 50 mile round trip.

All pre-course information and e-Learning access is provided during the week prior to the course start date.

Assessment

To achieve the Basketball England level 2 award, learners are required to attend all virtual classroom sessions along with the practical day and have assessed evidence of:

• Completing written and online tasks 
• Completing an online test associated with the content covered on course
• Planning, delivering and evaluating a minimum of 4 linked and progressive coaching sessions away from the course (each session lasting a minimum of 45 minutes in duration)
• Planning, delivering and evaluating a 45 minute coaching session in the club environment, observed by a Basketball England assessor.

Progression opportunities

This course can lead to further learning or training in the area of coaching basketball and/or other related areas. Learners may wish to consider the 1^st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Basketball.

Registration of interest

We use the register of interest to determine demand for this course and support the organisation of future courses.  If there is not a course currently available that suits your availability, please register your interest to be contacted as soon as new course dates are available.

The registration of interest process is free. Your payment details are not required. You will be asked to complete your 'booking' details but this will simply be to register your interest and not book onto a course.

Basketball England Member Discount

If you’re a Basketball England Licenced Member, you will have access to a permanent discount code for 10% off courses as part of your member benefits package. Simply add your discount code when entering your booking details. You can access your discount code by logging into the Basketball England Membership Portal and going to the benefits section. If you can’t find this or are still unsure, please contact [email protected].

If you’re a Basketball England Free Member, you may have received a special offer with a discount code for 10% off courses for a limited time only. Simply add your discount code when entering your booking details. These are issued in the Member Newsletters.

If you’re not a Basketball England Member, you can purchase a licence now to access your 10% off discount code or sign up for FREE and keep an eye out for special offers on courses. Course discounts are just one of the benefits members receive, so click here to join Basketball England today.

Course Fees

The cost of the course is £305 per person for Basketball England Licenced Members, or £335 per person for non-members.

Payment plans are available to support individuals to pay for this course.  If you decide to go ahead with a payment plan, please pay 50% of the course fee below to secure your place and we will then contact you to arrange the next payment.

If you wish to pay in full, you will find an option to pay 100% of the course fee below.

Please read our terms and conditions before booking.

Would you like further information?

Please email us at [email protected].

Forthcoming courses

Cambridge: Practical Days: Saturday 6th September 12-7pm and Sunday 7th September 10am-5pm.
Venue: St Bede's School, Birdwood Road, CB1 3TD

Virtual Classrooms:

• Tuesday 2nd September 5:30-7:30pm
• Thursday 4th September 5:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday 10th September 7:30-9:30pm
• Thursday 11th September 5:30-7:30pm
• Thursday 18th September 5:30-7:30pm

Bookings will close on Sunday 31st August.

London: Practical Days: Sunday 9th November and Sunday 16th November, 9:30am-4:30pm both days.
Venue: Totteridge Academy, Barnet Lane, Barnet, N20 8AZ

Virtual Classrooms:

• Tuesday 4th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Wednesday 5th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Thursday 6th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Wednesday 12th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Thursday 13th November 7:00-9:00pm

Bookings will close on Sunday 2nd November.

Sheffield: Practical Days: Saturday 15th November 10am-5pm and Sunday 16th November 12-7pm

Venue: English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA

Virtual Classrooms:

• Monday 10th November 6:00-8:00pm
• Wednesday 12th November 6:00-8:00pm
• Thursday 13th November 6:00-8:00pm
• Wednesday 19th November 6:00-8:00pm
• Thursday 20th November 6:00-8:00pm

Bookings will close Sunday 9th November.

Kent: Practical Days: Sunday 23rd November 10am-5pm and Sunday 30th November 10am-5pm

Venue: Aylesford School, Teapot Lane, ME20 7JU.

Virtual Classrooms: 

• Thursday 20th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Wednesday 26th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Thursday 27th November 7:00-9:00pm
• Wednesday 3rd December 7:00-9:00pm
• Thursday 4th December 7:00-9:00pm

Bookings will close on Wednesday 19th November.