The Coach Development stream is about more than adding drills to your coaching toolkit. It's about developing the understanding, confidence and capability to become a more effective coach, regardless of where you currently sit in your coaching journey.

Across three days, you'll explore the technical, tactical and human elements of coaching through interactive workshops, practical on-court learning, observation, mentoring and collaborative discussion.

You'll be challenged to think about why you coach the way you do, how you create environments that support genuine athlete development, and how you can better recognise, communicate and respond to the needs of your players.

From planning effective training sessions and developing fundamental skills to tactical understanding, decision-making, feedback and athlete management, Netball X is designed to connect coaching theory with real-world application. And perhaps most importantly, you'll learn alongside other coaches. Sharing experiences, asking questions and hearing different perspectives are powerful parts of coach development.

Netball X creates opportunities to connect with others who share your commitment to learning and improving. Whether your ambition is to become more effective with your current team or progress towards higher coaching levels, the goal is the same: to leave with greater confidence, deeper understanding and practical knowledge you can immediately apply.

Challenge your thinking. Expand your knowledge. Elevate your coaching.

Your next step starts here.

Everything you need to find Your X Factor

All coaching levels are welcome. A commitment to development is what matters.

The Netball X Coach Development stream is designed for coaches who are passionate about improving their craft and making a meaningful difference to the athletes they work with. 

Whether you're an emerging coach building your foundations, an experienced club or representative coach seeking new perspectives, or an accredited coach aspiring to progress further along the performance pathway, Netball X provides an opportunity to learn, reflect and grow. 

You don't need to be coaching at an elite level to benefit. What matters is a willingness to learn, challenge your thinking, share ideas and take responsibility for your own development.

Participants should arrive ready to engage, contribute and embrace the opportunity to learn from both experienced mentors and fellow coaches. 

WANT TO TAKE YOUR X FACTOR FURTHER?

BECAUSE SOME OF THE BEST LEARNING HAPPENS BEYOND THE WORKSHOP. 

The conversations after a session, the exchange of ideas over dinner and the opportunity to ask experienced coaches the questions you've always wanted answered can be just as valuable as the formal program. 

The Netball X Coach Residential Experience provides the complete three-day Coach Development program, with additional opportunities to connect, reflect and learn alongside fellow coaches. 

Choose the Residential Package for just $200 more and enjoy: 

• Two nights' twin-share accommodation – Friday and Saturday night. 
• Additional meals – Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, plus Saturday evening dinner. 
• Exclusive Residential Coaches Panel Q&A – An informal opportunity for open discussion, questions and insights from experienced coaches. 
• The shared experience – Build professional connections, exchange ideas and become part of a wider community committed to coaching development. 

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

Registration & Payment 
Netball X places are strictly limited, with registrations allocated subject to availability, eligibility and confirmation by NQNA. 

A 50% deposit is required to register, with the remaining balance due by 10 January 2027. Registrations made on or after this date require payment in full. 

Cancellations & Refunds
Due to the limited places and advance commitments involved in delivering Netball X, refunds are not available for change of mind or voluntary non-attendance, except where required by law. We understand that unexpected circumstances happen. 

In the event of injury, illness or exceptional misadventure: Full refund if your place can be filled from our waiting list. NQNA service credit of up to 50% of the package fee if the place cannot be filled, subject to the policy conditions.  

Please read our full Netball X Registration, Payment & Cancellation Policy before registering.  

By completing a registration, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the policy and agree to the applicable booking conditions, subject to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.