Becoming a PFA Accredited Coach
PFA has created a development pathway for coaches in the sport of petanque in Australia. The pathway will be supported by a series of development opportunities including workshops, tools and mentoring programs.
The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that the sport at every level meets the Australian Sports Commission's Sports Governance Principles and the standards set by FIPJP and CIEP.
PFA defines coaches as follows:
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Level 1: Club Coach
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Level 2: State Coach
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Level 3: National Coach
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Level 4: Confederation Coach
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Level 5: International Coach
For opportunities to qualify as a PFA Coach, contact your club, State Director of Coaching or the National Director of Coaching.
PFA will strive to support coaches at Club, League and Federation Level to understand and develop competence in their roles as coaches.
Level 1- Junior & Club Coach
Role
Coach junior or beginner players and/or club players.
Requirements
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Recommended by Club to State Coach
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Complete Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Courses:
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Play by the Rules – Child Protection - Harassment and Discrimination Australian Sports Commission Training Portal
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Beginning Coaching General Principles Australian Sports Commission Training Portal
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Complete CIEP/PFA Level 1 Course
Level 2 - State Coach
Role
Coach players competing in state competitions.
Requirements
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Recommended by State Coach to Director
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Complete Level 1 Development Journal
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Complete Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Course:
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Intermediate Coaching General Principles Australian Sports Commission Training Portal
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Complete CIEP/PFA Level 2 Course
Links to References & Tools
Links to References & Tools
Level 3 - National Coach
Role
Coach players competing in national competitions
Requirements
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Recommended by State Coach to Director
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Complete Level 2 Development Journal
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Complete Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Course:
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Orientation to Managing Sports Teams NSW Office of Communities Sport & Recreation
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Complete CIEP/PFA Level 3 Course.
Links to References & Tools
National Coaching Director PD
