Coaching

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.

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Coaching Qualifcation Journey

Intro Courses/Workshops

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.

Intro Dodgeball Courses

Start Your Coaching Journey

Level 1 in Dodgeball

Start your Coaching Journey

Level 1 Award

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+

Level 2 Certificate

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

Level 2 in Dodgeball

Expand Your Knowledge and Skills

Level 3 in Dodgeball

Master Dodgeball Coaching

Level 3 Certificate

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

Coaching in British Dodgeball Events

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

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