Coaching Accreditation Process

Softball WA has adopted Softball Australia’s Coaching Pathway in its entirety and encourage members to do the courses in order of the pathway.

• As of April 2025, all Coaching Accreditation are to be completed Online through Softball Australia

Courses Modules and Cost:

• SBU ($35)
• Fundamental Skills ($50)
• Training to Practice ($50)
• Managing Games ($50)

Accreditation is for 4 years only - Please remember to RE-Accredit before you expire.

Accreditation Requirements for Coaches in the SWA State Program as of April 2023

As per the State Teams Policies 05/2021 [on SWA website]

•  Head Coach – Performance Talent or Higher. Foundation Coaches may nominate to be Considered

§  Assistant Coach - Foundation Coach, Managing Games may nominate to be considered

§  Trainee Coach - Any Foundation Level or higher.

§  Specialist Coach - Battery Coach to be accredited at Performance Talent Battery

Other specialist areas must be an accredited coach and excellent in the area nominating for.

PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW FOR FULL SWA COACHING ACCREDITATION PROCESS

https://www.wa.softball.org.au/get-involved/get-involved-coaching