Why put your hand up to coach?
A good coach can change how someone sees the game and how they see themselves. Sometimes all it takes is one person backing them.
When you step up to coach, you keep more than a team going. You help hold a club together and give your community something to rally around.
You don’t need a full trophy cabinet or a perfect record. If you care about your club and want to get involved, you’re already halfway there.
From the banter at training to the thrill of match day, coaching has a way of getting under your skin. Once you’re part of it, it’s hard to imagine not being.
FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions
If you’re keen to get involved and help others, you can become a coach.
Not at all. Plenty of great coaches start without having played the game themselves. It’s about being organised, open to learning, and keen to help players grow.
You must be at least 16 years old to become an accredited coach, but younger people can still get involved in assistant roles with support from their club.
Start by letting your local club know you’re interested. From there, you can begin the accreditation process and access training and support through Country Football WA.
There’s heaps! From online resources and beginner coaching courses to mentoring from experienced club members. You’re never doing it alone.
