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AFL Victoria is excited to announce that registrations are now open for coaches looking to upskill ahead of the 2026 season, including Elevate Your Coaching Practices Course for community coaches, Advanced Coaching Practices Course for advanced coaches (Talent League, VFL/W, AFL Programs, experienced Head Coaches in Senior Community Football), as well as the newly launched Women's State Coaching Academy.
Read more about each program and register below.
Women's State Coaching Academy
AFL Victoria’s newly launched Women’s State Coaching Academy has been created to bridge the gap between the Elevate your Coaching Practices Course and the Advanced Coaching Practices Course and provide another learning opportunity for our Women and Girls coaching in Victoria.
This program is aimed at community football coaches and women who are brand new into the talent league space, with the aim to help set them up for success in the talent space, as well as a potential Coach Developer in your local regions. Coaches will hear from some great speakers from the Talent League and AFLW competitions, as well as the chance to be mentored by AFLW Coaches throughout 2026.
Availability is required for face-to-face sessions on November 22 and 23, 2025.
The link to register for the Women's State Coaching Academy is HERE.
Click here for the Academy information booklet.
Elevate Your Coaching Practices Course - various dates and locations
The Elevate Your Coaching Practices course has replaced the Level 2 Coaching Course that was delivered under the previous coaching accreditation framework. This course is open to all community coaches, regardless of the level, potentially as an upgrading opportunity for bronze level coaches, or for coaches who have previously done the Level 2 course to help retain their existing accreditation.
If you have been coaching in community footy for one to two years, we encourage you to take up this FREE opportunity to upskill your coaching ahead of the 2026 season.
Elevate courses will run across Victoria at various dates and locations from Sunday 16 November through to March 2026.
The link to register for the Elevate Your Coaching Practices Course is HERE.
Click here for the Elevate Coaching Practices information booklet.
Advanced Coaching Practices Course
The Advanced Coaching Practices Course has replaced the Level 3 Coaching Course that was delivered under the previous coaching accreditation framework.
This course is designed for coaches who are currently in Coates Talent League, VFL/VFLW, AFL Programs or are experienced Head Coaches in Senior Community football.
The course runs from the end of November through until July with face to face opportunities and also online sessions being facilitated by industry experts. We encourage coaches to apply, with applications closing on Friday 31 October.
The link to register for the Advanced Coaching Practices Course is HERE.
Click here for the Advanced Coaching Practices information booklet.