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AFL SportsReady

Advanced Certificate Skill Acquisition Coaching [JUNE]

Advanced Certificate Skill Acquisition Coaching [JUNE]

$495.00 AUD
$495.00 AUD
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Live Zoom Course - AEDT (Melbourne Time)
Structured around two x 2-hour live (online) workshops

Workshop 1: Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6pm - 8pm

Workshop 2: Sunday, 28 June 2026, 6pm - 8pm


Enhance your professional development with:

Advanced Certificate Skill Acquisition Coaching

Course Facilitator - Austin Stubbs

This course provides coaches with a clear, science-backed understanding of how skill is learned, retained and transferred into match performance long before strategy, drill design, or technical coaching should begin. Rather than breaking down isolated AFL skills, the program focuses on the foundational principles that underpin effective coaching, practice planning and learning environments. 
Coaches explore core motor-learning theories, the stages of learning, memory, reaction time and the mechanisms that shape skill adaptation. They learn how learning differs from performance, how transfer occurs and why certain environments accelerate genuine game-day improvement.
The course also builds deep capability in practice design, covering distribution and variability of practice, representative learning design and the task constraints that influence perception–action coupling. Coaches develop the skills to design periodised training blocks, select appropriate training structures, prepare purposeful sessions and manage their time and coaching demands with clarity.
Feedback frameworks are unpacked to help coaches guide athletes effectively while maintaining autonomy and adaptability. By the end, coaches will understand how to create high-quality learning environments that maximise retention, transfer, decision-making and long-term skill development, providing a critical foundation for all future coaching, strategy instruction and drill design.

The course will cover:

  • Build effective learning environments
  • Design purposeful practice structures
  • Enhance transfer into games
  • Improve session planning efficiency
  • Shift players from performance to learning
  • Apply evidence-based methods
  • Improve feedback effectiveness

NOTE: Our live Zoom workshops are recorded and will be available on the online portal for those unable to attend in real-time. However, we highly recommend joining the live sessions for the best experience. Unlike pre-recorded videos or webinars, these sessions provide real-time interaction with expert facilitators and fellow participants.

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    Additional Information

    Course Times

    All online courses, are LIVE in Melbourne, Australia time.
    AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time or AEDT (when Daylight savings time).

    Certificates on Offer

    Following successful completion of all aspects of the course. Participants will receive a Certificate as well as an electronic badge.

    Certificates have a unique code that can be verified online. Courses with a graded assessment will also receive a Statement of Attainment.

    Find out more about the types of certificates on offer.

    Enrolment Information

    Enrolment info and login details will be sent after enrolment closes, usually a week prior.

    Due to our presenters currently working at clubs or in the industry, all dates and times are subject to change.

    All course communication will be via email (please check your spam folder). Participants must be 18+ at start date. Minimum participants are required for the course to proceed.

    Participants may withdraw up to one (1) week before course commencement without incurring a financial penalty. Refunds will not be given at all after this point.

    All workshops are recorded, and each course features its dedicated online portal. Within these portals, you'll find course details, facilitator information, as well as supplementary readings or activities. Additionally, the portal serves as the platform for accessing recordings of the live Zoom workshop sessions.

    In instances where attendance at the Zoom workshops is not feasible, participants can take advantage of recorded sessions available on the online portal, providing them with the flexibility to review the content for 7 days post-workshop.

    Participants must be 18+

    Contact us anytime with questions.

    Course Facilitators

    Find out more about Our Team

    Group Booking

    We offer generous discounts for group enrolments. Whether you're part of a club, organisation, or just a group of enthusiastic learners, we've got great deals for you.

    Group Discounts: When you enrol as a group, you'll not only enjoy the benefits of learning together but also save money. To take advantage of our group discounts.
    Full Payment:  Group course bookings must be paid in full at once to qualify for the discount. 
    Discount Tiers: We appreciate the commitment of clubs and organisations to promote learning within their communities. 

    • 10 or More People: Enrol 10 or more participants, and you'll receive a fantastic 10% discount on the course fees
    • 20 or More People: For larger groups of 20 or more, we're delighted to offer an even greater 20% discount

    By taking advantage of these group discounts, you not only save money but also foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment within your group.

    AFLCA Membership

    All our AFL Industry Courses are endorsed by AFL Coaches Association.

    AFLCA Membership comprises the 18 AFL Clubs Senior Coaches and their Assistants, as opposed to AFCA Membership.
    *Discounted access enrolments will be checked with the AFL Coaches Association.

    What's Involved in the Course?

    AFL SportsReady offers online courses via Live Zoom Workshops.
    These sessions are complemented by Pre and Post-Course online activities hosted on our advanced Learning Management System.

    Each course features a dedicated online portal housing essential details such as course information, facilitator profiles, and relevant readings or activities.

    You'll have convenient access to recordings of the live Zoom workshop sessions. Before the course, you'll have the chance to submit any questions you may have and depending on the course, there might be assigned readings or brief activities.