Behind every great dodgeball player is a great coach, and in the UK, there are more than 3000 qualified dodgeball coaches ranging from those delivering beginner sessions at schools and youth groups to those working with our high performance players at national team level.
One of our key methods that will help the sport to grow is to increase the workforce. This will see more coaches supporting clubs, schools and individuals of all ages to play more dodgeball on a regular basis. On this page you will find everything you need to know about how to get into dodgeball coaching, how your coaching can support your club and even enable you to make a living from coaching this great game.
The Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Dodgeball covers the incorporation of learning theory into practice, development of a coaching philosophy, advanced tactical understanding, physical conditioning, effective communication, goal setting and developing medium and long term plans for improving athl...
This course gives an introduction to officiating dodgeball, covering the rules and sporting code used, how to make fast decisions and communicate effectively, and refereeing safe matches. Ideal for SGO's, anyone refereeing a new age category & leaders volunteering at interschool competitions.
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The Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball gives the essential knowledge to use dodgeball as a vehicle to get groups active in a range of settings. The course covers the correct rules, equipment, the sporting code, how to understand different groups and deliver effectively to them.
This course is ideal for players who know the sport and now wish to begin their coaching journey. It gives an introduction to coaching approaches used in dodgeball as well as training on planning and delivering effectively to groups of people.
This school-specific course gives an introduction to the correct rules, equipment and sporting code used in dodgeball in addition to training regarding the planning and teaching dodgeball as part of PE lessons. Ideal for primary teachers, secondary PE teachers and school sports coaches.
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This course gives an introduction to the correct rules, equipment and sporting code used in dodgeball. Ideal for teachers, young leaders acting as referees, young players & leaders of community groups.
British Dodgeball’s Introductory Coaching Courses and Workshops are the perfect gateway to starting your coaching journey. Designed for anyone involved in coaching, leading, or teaching dodgeball, these sessions cover Introduction to Dodgeball, Introduction to Schools Dodgeball, and Introduction to Coaching. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or looking to build a strong foundation, these accessible courses require no prerequisites—just enthusiasm and a passion for developing players.
The Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball is an online course which provides learners with the essential knowledge to use dodgeball as a vehicle to get groups active in a range of settings. The course covers the correct rules, equipment, the sporting code, how to understand different groups and deliver effectively to them.
Prerequisite : Age 14+
The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Dodgeball provides you with the training to be able to coach dodgeball skills and make technical corrections to improve player performance; teach an increasing range of offensive and defensive strategies to improve tactical understanding; understand and apply the dodgeball ruleset to sessions, with the ability to adapt rules to increase the rate of player development.
Prerequisites : 16+, Level 1 Coaching Award
Minimum Deployment Requirements: Safeguarding. First Aid, Criminal Records Check
The highest level of British Dodgeball coaching certificate and the most advanced dodgeball coaching course in the world. The course is delivered over 2 days by an experienced British Dodgeball instructor, approximately 6 months apart so candidates can undertake 30 hours of experiential learning. Included in the course are modules on developing a coaching philosophy; managing teams effectively; incorporating learning theory and knowledge types into practice.
Prerequisites : 16+, Level 2 Coaching Award
From the 2025/26 season coaching a team in a British Dodgeball Event or League will require the coach to have British Dodgeball Coaching Membership. This membership type costs £20 and includes the following benefits:
● 50% discount Level 1 & Level 2 Award in Coaching Dodgeball
● 30% discount Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Dodgeball
● Amateur Sports Public Liability Insurance from Arc Legal – Visit the British Dodgeball Insurance Centre here.
● Amateur Sports Personal Accident Insurance from Arc Legal – Visit the British Dodgeball Insurance Centre here.
● Access to British Dodgeball Coach Members Forum
● Coaches Newsletter, Resources and Coaching Webinars
● Discounted access to the UK Coaching subscription service
