Become a Water Polo Coach

All water polo teams need coaches - from junior Clubs through to senior and representative teams. Coaches play an important role in establishing environments in which all of our water polo athletes will thrive in. Being a coach can provide great fulfillment and challenge, while also taking you around the world as part of this global game.

How to become a coach

The first step to becoming a coach is to ensure you meet the Core Requirements, including being a Gold member (at minimum) and obtaining a Working with Children Check. Once completion of the Core Requirements have been submitted to your respective State Association, there are a range of learning options, as outlined in the Learning and Development Framework below.

What is the Learning and Development Framework?

The Learning and Development Framework provides an overarching picture of the capabilities that all of our coaches and officials need to develop. By doing so, coaches and officials will be able to establish environments in which all of our water polo athletes will thrive in.

WPA Education Curriculum

The Framework will guide all of the learning resources that will be built, and made available to our members. There are many ways to tap into the learning resources and opportunities:

• Face-to-face workshops
• Online programs (through The LearningPool)
• Online resources
• State based practical workshops
• Opportunities to share and learn with peers via the WPA Discussion Boards

How do I complete, renew or advance my coaching qualifications?

The Learning Pool provides coaches, starting out, renewing or wanting to advance their qualifications, with a one-stop-shop.

Check out Learning Pool today for all your coaching needs.