2026 Coach Expressions of Interest Open

EOI’s close November 1st

For those interested in coaching in the 2026 Rep and Mainlands Programmes

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for those wanting to coach in Canterbury Basketball Association’s 2026 representative and development programmes are open.

All those wanting to be considered for head, assistant or apprentice roles must apply through this form.

All coaches must be familiar with the Style of Play (SOP) and Style of Coaching (SOC).

Significant changes to the 2026 programmes include:

  1. Addition of the Mainlands Cup to conclude first half of mainlands programme,
  2. Anticipating moving practice and trials to Parakiore (awaiting council confirmation),
  3. Mainland Blitz tournament now cemented in the mainland and rep buildups, and
  4. The exciting partnership with Transforming Basketball, giving all CBA coaches membership access to their courses.

We’d also encourage all coaches interested to also attend the Coach Connection Forum, they can register here.

We highly encourage all coaches, regardless of experience, to express interest as we have coach development programmes designed to support coaches at all stages of their coaching journey.

To register your EOI, fill in this form. Yes, you may apply for multiple roles.

Applications close November 1st.

Please note that opportunities for coaches to train and develop in reimbursed roles have been created in the:

These roles support assistant coaches and apprentice coaches in funding their tournament costs.

Head Coach Role

Assistant Coach Role

Apprentice Coach Role

A summarised outline of each programme including coaching roles can be found here.

 

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