Coach education is changing

Our coach education's changing

A coaching pathway that works for you

In summer 2025, we're shifting away from a rigid, step-by-step coaching pathway. Instead, you'll have the flexibility to begin where it suits you best and grow in a way that fits your coaching environment. Whether you're introducing new players to the game or helping others refine their skills, every coach plays a crucial role.

What’s changing?

No set pathway – pick the route that suits you, rather than following a fixed progression.
More CPD, fewer costly qualifications – develop your skills without the need for expensive courses.
Support that fits your coaching – practical tools, e-learning, and workshops designed to help you in your environment.
More focus on community coaching – a push to grow fun, social squash and get more players involved.
Tailored learning – each qualification includes core learning, practical experience, and optional modules so you can shape your own journey.

How it works

Think of it as a network of opportunities, not a ladder - choose where to start and what to build on. Our new coaching courses launch in July 2025, with existing Level 1 and 2 courses wrapping up in May and June. These revamped courses will equip you with the core skills to coach confidently, with optional extension courses available for further development.

Game Changer - a starting point for anyone interested in coaching, giving you the skills to deliver certain programmes when taken alongside linked courses.

Community Development Coach - focuses on making squash accessible, fun, and engaging for all to help grow the game, helping players build confidence and skills at their own pace.

Player Development Coach - designed for coaches who want to help players progress, whether that’s improving in their club, competing, or working towards personal goals.

Core courses - breakdown

COURSE:	GAME CHANGER	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	PLAYER DEVELOPMENT	TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Who you'll coach:	Beginner, social	Beginner and club	Beginner, club, competitive	Talent pathway athlete
Key information:	Online only. 16+ insured to deliver group adult sessions. 14-16 year olds insured to assist.	Hybrid delivery. 4 hours e-learning and half day practical session.	Hybrid delivery. 8 hours e-learning, 2 full day practical sessions.	Under construction. Due Jan 2026.
Additional requirements	None	DBS Safeguarding First Aid	DBS Safeguarding First Aid	DBS Safeguarding First Aid
Pre-requisites:	None	None	Reasonable understanding of squash.	Minimum 2 years’ coaching experience as a qualified England Squash coach.
Qualification:	Game Changer (Leader)	Qualified coach	Qualified coach	Qualified coach

Extension courses - breakdown

Extension courses available for further development:

COURSE:	SQUASH STARS	BESPOKE GAME CHANGER PRACTICAL	SQUASH FROM THE MOSQUE	SQUASH 57	SCHOOLS PROGRAMME	MIXED ABILITY SQUASH	PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS	E-LEARNNG & WEBINARS
Minimum coach level	Game Changer	Game Changer	Qualified coach	Qualified coach	Qualified coaches & teachers	Qualified coach	All	All
Key information:	Online	2-hour practical available to block book by organisations.	Online	Practical. Under construction. Due summer 2025	Online	Online	Under construction. Due Summer 2025.	Under construction. Due Summer 2025.
Additional requirements:	DBS Safeguarding	DBS Safeguarding First Aid (Through England Squash or own provider).	DBS Safeguarding First Aid	DBS Safeguarding First Aid	DBS Safeguarding First Aid	DBS Safeguarding First Aid	None	None

What’s coming and when?

Summer 2024 – hybrid course delivery and the launch of our new Learning Management System (LMS).
From Summer 2024 – new qualifications and courses go live.
Beyond 2024 – more CPD, workshops, and club development support through the LMS.

This is a coaching pathway designed to be flexible, accessible, and built around you.