Scottish Volleyball is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025–26 programme of Development Coach Award courses for both Indoor and Beach Volleyball. With a range of dates confirmed across Scotland and financial support available through sportscotland and Scottish Volleyball, this season presents a valuable opportunity for new and aspiring coaches to begin their coaching journey.
This programme forms part of Scottish Volleyball’s ongoing commitment to growing and diversifying the coaching workforce, while strengthening the foundations of the sport at all levels.
Subsidy Support to Broaden Access to Coaching
Through funding support from sportscotland, alongside investment from Scottish Volleyball, a limited number of heavily subsidised places are available:
- 100 places at £25 for women of all ages and all coaches aged under-25, supported by a 75% subsidy from sportscotland.
- 50 places at £50 for men aged 25 and over, supported by a 50% subsidy from Scottish Volleyball.
- Thereafter, the full course cost is £100 per candidate, or £40 for candidates who are qualified as PE teachers or whose university or college programmes cover the theory components.
This support is designed to reduce financial barriers and increase the number of qualified coaches across Scotland, particularly from underrepresented groups. Head of Performance and Coaching, Ally Jack, commented, “Developing our coaching workforce is essential to the long-term success of volleyball in Scotland. These courses not only equip new coaches with the skills to support players at all levels but also help us build a more inclusive and sustainable future for the sport. I strongly encourage anyone with a passion for volleyball to get involved.”
Indoor Development Coach Award – Course Dates
The Indoor Development Coach Award consists of a six-hour in-person session covering the technical and tactical unit, supported by three online theory units which may be completed before or after the in-person course. Candidates are also required to complete assessments to achieve certification.
Confirmed dates for 2025–26 include:
- Saturday 23 August – Glasgow
- Sunday 21 September – Edinburgh
- Sunday 26 October – Tayside
- Sunday 30 November – Ayrshire
- Sunday 25 January – Central Scotland
Additional courses may be scheduled based on demand. Clubs interested in hosting a course should contact coaching@scottishvolleyball.org.
Beach Development Coach Award – Course Dates
The Beach Development Coach Award includes two three-hour evening sessions, delivering the technical and tactical unit, alongside the same three online theory units and assessment requirements.
Confirmed and provisional dates include:
- 26 and 27 August (Evenings) – Edinburgh
- September (Date TBC) – West Coast
As with indoor delivery, further courses will be scheduled subject to demand. Clubs are welcome to contact Scottish Volleyball to organise a local course.
Please note: Candidates who already hold a Development Coach Award in one discipline (Indoor or Beach) are not required to repeat the theory units when undertaking the other.
Registration and Further Information
All course registrations are managed through the Scottish Volleyball online system:
scottishvolleyball.justgo.com
Subsidised places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For further information regarding eligibility, course requirements, or to enquire about hosting a course, please contact:
coaching@scottishvolleyball.org
Scottish Volleyball looks forward to welcoming the next generation of coaches into the sport and supporting their development throughout the season ahead.