Coaching
Coaching
Great coaching starts with clarity, consistency, and connection. Keep sessions simple and purposeful — focus on one or two key teaching points rather than trying to cover everything at once. Prioritise fundamentals, game understanding, and decision making, and create drills that are game-like, competitive, and fun. Above all, remember that coaching at junior club level is about developing people first and players second.
New to coaching? Start with the Basketball WA Domestic Coaching Guide and the FAB 5 skills video below — they're the best foundation for junior coaches at any level.
FAB 5 Skills Video
Basketball WA video covering the five grassroots skills every junior coach should introduce. Great for session planning and drill ideas.
BWA Domestic Coaching Guide
The official Basketball WA guide for domestic coaches. Covers drills, age-appropriate progressions, and key principles for junior development.
BWA Coach Education Pathway
Basketball WA's official coach education and accreditation pathway. Find out how to progress from participation coach to advanced levels.
The First Steps program introduces young players to basketball in a fun, development-focused environment. These session plans cover the full season week by week — download and print before each session.
Become a Referee
Basketball WA Referee Courses
Refereeing is a great way for older players to get more involved in the sport and earn some money at the same time. Basketball WA runs referee courses at various venues throughout the year. There is a cost involved, but the club may offer reimbursement to registered players — email us at admin@ccbc.com.au to find out more before enrolling.
View upcoming coursesClub reimbursement may be available. If you're a registered CCBC player interested in becoming a referee, contact us at admin@ccbc.com.au before enrolling to discuss whether reimbursement applies.