Complete the application form here: Talent Development Coach Application Form
Help talented players reach their full potential!
About this course
Whether players are mastering the basics or competing, you play a key role in their journey. This course enables candidates to analyse, develop and deliver player centred coaching and deliver plans that cover all areas of a player’s personal development.
You’ll learn through a blend of e-learning, webinars, and four full-day practical sessions over a 7 month period, giving you the confidence to deliver person-focused coaching. To complete the course and become certified, you’ll need to attend all elements, complete the online modules, and pass an assessment. Some learning must be completed beforehand to get the most from your time on court.
Who is it for?
If you’re passionate about developing talented players and have at least two years’ coaching experience, this course could be for you. It’s designed for coaches working (or aspiring to work) in talent development environments, such as junior county squads, performance clubs, or regional programmes.
If you’re looking to grow your coaching in a different setting like schools, community programmes or club play check out our CPD workshops, which offer a great way to develop your coaching for those environments.
What you'll learn
This blended learning course takes around 7 months to complete. You’ll learn how to:
- Analyse and refine players’ technique to maximise performance.
- Design purposeful practices that develop players’ technical, tactical, and physical skills.
- Deliver feedback effectively to support skill development.
- Understand the physical demands of squash and how the body uses energy during play.
- Plan, test, and lead conditioning sessions tailored for squash players.
- Support players in developing lifestyle habits that enhance performance.
- Apply strategies to strengthen a player’s mental toughness and resilience.
Course dates 2026
- Webinar 1 (Zoom): Introduction & coaching philosophy on the 20th January @ 7pm
- Practical Day 1- Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham on the 16th February @ 10-5pm
- Practical Day 2- Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham on the 17th February @ 9-4pm
- Webinar 2 (Zoom): Match Analysis on the 24th February @7pm
- Webinar 3 (Zoom): Understanding Talent on the 10th March @ 7pm
- Practical Day 3- Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham on the 12th March @ 10-5pm
- Practical Day 4- Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham on the 13th March @ 9-4pm
- Webinar 4 (Zoom): Gender Differences on the 17th March @ 7pm
- Mentoring Day 1: Aspire session observation on the 21st / 22nd March
- Webinar 5 (Zoom): Intro to Sports psychology on the 26th April @ 7pm
- Webinar 6 (Zoom): Nutrition on the 19th May @ 7pm
- Mentoring Day 2: Aspire session delivery & mentoring 9th / 10th May
You must be able to attend all course dates.
In addition to the above dates, you will be required to complete 4 e-learning modules.
Pre-requisites
To complete this course you’ll require the following:
- This course requires pre-approval. Before booking, please complete and submit an application form so we can ensure it’s the right fit for you.
- Be at least 18 on the first day of the course
- A minimum of 2 years coaching experience as a qualified England Squash coach
- Safeguarding in squash e-learning course
- First aid awareness e-learning course
- An England Squash enhanced DBS check (required upon completion of the course)
- A UKAD Coach Clean certificate (this will be uploaded as part of your assessment at the end of the course)
Safeguarding in squash and First aid awareness are currently included in the cost of this course. They will be added to your dashboard upon purchase.
How to get started
This course requires pre-approval. Before booking, please complete and submit an application form so we can ensure it’s the right fit for you.
Has your application been approved by the England Squash Coaching team? Simply lick the ‘Book Now’ button to sign up and get started. You’ll need to link your England Squash membership ID using your email address when you create an England Squash Learning account. Find your England Squash membership ID via your England Squash account.
Please note: If you are booking on behalf of your child, please create a separate learning account in their name and use this to complete the booking (do not use your own email).
Reasonable adjustments
We want everyone to feel welcome and able to take part fully. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience easier or more comfortable, let us know using our quick reasonable adjustments form: reasonable adjustments request form. Our policy can be viewed below:
This course is designed for experienced coaches only. You must have attended an in-person England Squash coaching course and have been an England Squash qualified coach for at least two years. You should be actively coaching groups and individuals.
If you only have Level 1 coaching certificate, you may be eligible if you have completed an Introduction to Individual Coaching workshop.
Coaching is all about learning through doing – the more time you spend on court, the more you grow. That’s why we ask for at least two years of coaching experience before joining this course, so you can bring real examples to reflect on and get the most from the learning.
This course consists of a mix of e-learning modules, live webinars, four full-day practical sessions and two mentoring sessions. You’ll need to complete the modules and attend the practical sessions and webinars to pass.
In the practical sessions you’ll cover:
Technical and tactical principles: Explore key principles and how to apply them effectively.
Linking practices to a theme: Build purposeful sessions that connect to your coaching goals.
Affecting change: Learn how to help players develop and adapt through effective coaching.
Creating engaging sessions: Structure fun, progressive sessions designed to develop your players.
Game awareness: Use game-based practices to improve tactical thinking and on-court awareness.
Coaching for impact: Coach both individuals and groups with targeted feedback and interventions.
Reflective learning: Use reflection as a coaching tool to enhance your practice and player development.
Video analysis: Discover how to use video to support player improvement.
Strength and conditioning: Understand the physical demands of the game and how to build player fitness.
Movement: Develop efficient and effective movement patterns to improve on-court performance.
Below is a sample structure of a course. Please note that webinars and practical sessions may not take place in the exact order shown. Please check your chosen course for the dates and ensure you can attend all sessions before booking.
The course typically takes around 7 months to complete. After attending the final mentoring day, you’ll have up to 6 months to finish your final e-learning before your access expires.
You’ll be assessed throughout the course through a combination of e-learning, in-person delivery and engagement with webinars and discussions.
At the end of the course, you’ll be required to complete a workbook and deliver a presentation which are part of your final assessment.
If you don’t already hold an enhanced DBS you will need to start the application process by completing the following form: DBS application form
Unfortunately, you need to complete all elements of the course before being qualified. Please see our booking terms and conditions for more information about refunds. If you’re unable to attend after booking, please contact coaching@englandsquash.com
