Get Involved with Water Polo Coaching

January 1, 2019

From what roles are available to the different qualifications you can take, find out more below about getting involved with water polo coaching in England.

About Water Polo Coaching

Water polo coaches are vital for helping players develop to their full potential.

They are responsible for training athletes in a sport by analysing their performances, instructing relevant skills and by providing encouragement.

Good water polo coaching helps create the right conditions for learning to happen and finds ways of motivating athletes so they can achieve their goals.

Water Polo Coaching Qualifications

There are three levels of Swim England water polo coaching qualifications. Click the links below to find out more on the Institute of Swimming (IoS) website.

Water Polo Assistant (Coaching) Certificate

This qualification teaches the basics of coaching water polo. It will equip you with the knowledge and tools to actively support a more experienced water polo coach in the delivery of a pre-prepared session. You must be at least 16 years old to take this course.

Water Polo Coach Certificate

This qualification will train you as an independent water polo coach. It will provide the skills needed to plan, prepare, deliver, monitor and evaluate a series of training sessions. You must be at least 17 years old and already qualified as an assistant coach to take this course.
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Head Water Polo Coach Certificate

This 12-month qualification will enable you to manage and lead a coaching team to support all areas of your programme. It suits ambitious, committed and experienced coaches who are already coaching larger groups of players. There are a number of criteria you must fulfil to take this course, including being at least 19 years old.