KiwiVolley is a game derived from the adult volleyball game with rules and equipment adapted for young people between 5-12 years.

KiwiVolley is characterized by enhancing overall general athletic development, improving basic movement abilities such as agility, balance, speed, and coordination.

It focusses on improving fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, passing and striking, while also developing physical literacy.

We have designed a range of KiwiVolley resources, including easy-to-follow booklets and videos to help you get children ENGAGED, encourage SUCCESS and have FUN!

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How: Online. Anytime.

Who: Those who are new to coaching. Parent. Teacher in charge. Student. Anyone really! There is something in here that even the most experienced coaches will get something from.

What: The purpose of this course is to arm new coaches with the tools to teach the game of volleyball in a safe and effective manner. Throughout this e-learning course, participants will learn how to coach the fundamental skills of the game and some tips on the art of coaching, beyond the game of volleyball.

Cost: $14.95

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How: Face-to-face. We know that players learn best by playing. We also know that coaches learn best by coaching. During this award, we want to see coaches coaching.

Who: This award is typically for coaches of junior volleyball players (those who coach Intermediate & Junior Secondary School aged players). If you coach beach or indoorvolleyball, have a couple of years’ experience, and want to continue to grow your coaching knowledge, this award is for you.

What: In this programme, coaches dive deeper into some of the content that was presented in the Level I course. Coaches gain a good understanding of the role of the coach and get a chance to see/experience the principles of effective coaching in practice. We also talk about developing a positive team culture and how we can create a climate of development. For the volleyball component, we endeavour to demonstrate to coaches, the techniques to each skill of the game. Following that, coaches are challenged to design an activity that teaches the skill in a meaningful, game-relevant task.

Cost: $49.95 + GST

Access: Contact Shaun Matthews, VNZ Coach Development Manager to arrange an opportunity for your community in 2024. E: shaun@volleyballnz.org.nz

How: Coaches are encouraged to complete Level II Te Tipu (Grow) Award OR show evidence of prior learning/experience with coaching. To complete the programme, coaches are encouraged to attend multiple modules as well as show evidence of reflection and learning over a five-month period.

Who: Te Whanake (Develop) is the ideal course for the aspiring beach/indoor coach of competitive players (club, senior secondary school, and IPC level coaches).

What: Coaches will learn about attacking, transition, defending, and advanced volleyball techniques (beach or indoor), as well as generic coaching material such as leadership of self and others, developing decision makers, game analysis, and understanding the people we coach. Note: for the volleyball components of the course, the group will split into two groups – beach and indoor. So that coaches can discuss and reflect on the technical and tactical components specific to their discipline.

Cost: $139.95 + GST

Access: Via expression of interest form, click here.

How: C.O. D-E F is delivered via monthly online sessions, a three-day, two-night live in wānanga, and in-person coach observations.

Who: C.O.D-E F is a mentoring and coach development program designed specifically for female coaches who are currently working at the develop area of the VNZ coaching framework and wish to work through the excel award. It is targeted to those who have aspirations to coach our National teams.

What: Coaches connect, share, explore, learn, and reflect on their knowledge and application throughout a 10-month programme. For more information, click here.

Access: 2023 C.O.D-E F programme runs from October 2023 – July 2024 with previously identified candidates.

How: Coaches are encouraged to complete the Level III Te Whanake (Develop) Award OR show evidence of prior learning/experience with coaching. To complete the programme, coaches will undergo a comprehensive analysis of their current coaching practice. Following that, coaches will embark on a bespoke and personalised mentorship over a 12-month duration. 

Who: Excel is the ideal opportunity for elite level coaches. Note: this award is invitation only.

What: The aim of this initiative is to identify areas of development, provide material, technology, tools, relevant to the coach, and challenge/support them to embed something new and innovative within their coaching practice. It is entirely bespoke and personalised to their development.

Cost: $359.95 + GST

Access: To discuss opportunities of participation in the programme contact VNZ Coach Development Manager Shaun Matthews. E: shaun@volleyballnz.org.nz