Become a coach.
Whether you’re an aspiring coach or a seasoned pro looking to stay ahead of the game, we can help you realise your coaching ambitions.
As a County Association, we are committed to helping our members and participants achieve their coaching ambitions and to help us attract and support new players to our sports.
In the first instance, anyone interested in becoming a coach should speak to their local club representative, or contact us directly. In many cases, there may be funding available to help with course and accreditation fees.
Whilst you need a basic proficiency in the game and a solid understanding of the rules, you certainly don’t need to be an elite player to become a coach. Indeed there are many levels of accreditation and ways in which your time and effort can benefit the squash community.
Please find below an outline of the courses on offer and links to further information on our national governing body website at www.englandsquash.com.
Behind every great squash player is a great coach, and in England, we have more than 4,000 coaches ranging from our Level 1 coaches delivering beginner sessions, to our high performance coaches who work with our national teams.
Whether you’re interested in taking your first steps as a squash coach or developing world-class players, our courses can help you realise your coaching ambitions.
“Coaching is extremely rewarding and it’s great to see how players develop at a young age, especially girls.” – Roxy, Level 2 Coach
England Squash Level 1 – Participation Award (Online)
This online award qualifies and insures coaches to deliver junior squash, squash and squash 57 independently to groups of beginners. Ideal if you’re an aspiring coach with limited experience or a parent or leader keen to help out with coaching or increase participation at your club or facility.
England Squash Club Coach Award (Level 2)
A three-day qualification which enables coaches to learn the skills to coach individual beginners as well as club to intermediate level juniors and adults.
England Squash Talent Development Award (Level 3)
A eight-day qualification enabling coaches to deliver individualised seasonal and weekly plans to both juniors and adults at beginner, intermediate and advanced level (County and Area Academy).
England Squash High Performance Award (Level 4)
A ten-day postgraduate diploma in personal and professional development learning advanced training methods in coaching elite squash. For more details on the course and how to apply click below:
Young Leaders Award
A six-hour course for those aged 14 – 18 who wish to deliver in groups or pairs to groups of young people aged 16 or under, or those who want to assist qualified squash coaches or teachers in a university, school or club environment. Ideal for those who are too young to do the Level 1 or for those looking to boost their confidence.
Schools Squash Leaders Award
Designed for level 2 coaches (in squash or other sports) and qualified teachers, this three-hour course showcases our flagship junior programme, Junior 101. This course provides candidates with the content to deliver in schools, clubs and community setting to groups of young people as part of a schools development programme.
Squash 101 Leaders Award (Online)
Squash 101 is a great tool for getting more people playing in your facility. This online course is aimed at those aged 16 or over who want to deliver sessions to groups of adults. This workshop is perfect for university students, public facility staff or club members wishing to deliver Squash 101, box leagues, social play, competitions and tournaments.
