Bring introductory basketball coaching to your organisation
Help your staff, volunteers or learners build the confidence to support safe, fun and inclusive basketball sessions.
Develop basketball Coaching Assistants
We work with Basketball England to coordinate the Introduction to Coaching Basketball Award for organisations. The course helps learners support safe and enjoyable activities under the supervision of an independent coach.
Hosting a course can make training more accessible to your own group. Tell us about your learners and venue so we can discuss delivery arrangements with you.
For your organisation
Plan the training around your learners and a suitable sports hall.
A practical introduction to coaching
Understand the role
Recognise the responsibilities of a basketball Coaching Assistant.
Support participants
Help create a positive experience and inclusive environment.
Know the game
Identify the basic principles and core playing skills.
Shape activities
Develop safe, fun and relevant basketball games.
Work with small groups
Build confidence supporting the delivery of sessions.
Train people who support basketball
Aspiring coaches and volunteers
People taking their first steps in coaching, including parent helpers and former players.
Schools and colleges
Students, teaching assistants and teachers who want to support basketball activities.
Activity leaders
Leaders and coaches from other sports who want to introduce basketball to their groups.
Learn online and in person
e-Learning
Approximately three hours on the Basketball England e-Learning platform.
Virtual classroom
Two hours of live tutor-led learning. We can discuss a face-to-face alternative if your group needs it.
Practical learning
Four hours of face-to-face activities with a Basketball England tutor.
Learners must complete all elements to receive their certificate. They are usually given two weeks after the final tutor contact to finish the e-Learning; additional time may be considered in special circumstances.
Check your group and venue
Learners
They must be at least 14 and able to communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Venue
A sports hall with at least two basketball baskets is needed for practical learning.
Group size
There is no formal minimum, but the recommended group is at least eight and no more than 20 learners.
It is recommended that learners have access to a mentor, ideally a recognised independent coach or qualified teacher, as they develop as Coaching Assistants.
Plan for the full cost of delivery
£60 standard learner fee
The published organiser-page learner fee is £60 per person. Basketball England members may have a discount code; check eligibility and factor any reduction into your plans.
Additional delivery costs
The learner fee excludes tutor time (£30 per hour), tutor travel (40p per mile) and venue costs. Contact us to confirm a quotation for your course.
Support throughout the course
Learners receive access to Basketball England Coaching Resources and its e-Learning platform. We provide course organisers with progress updates on learners’ e-Learning.
Please aim to give us at least 10 working days’ notice before your preferred start date so we can discuss arrangements.