Coach

Why coach?

Wherever there is an athlete, there is also a coach. Some coaches start as players, but many are parents, teachers or sports fans just like you, who want to help build community connections in their local area.

Coaches inspire players to be their best. They lead while building tomorrow’s leaders. When you coach, you encourage players to be active, to challenge themselves and most importantly, to have fun! 

But training to be a coach has many benefits to those who coach, and not just players.

Some of the skills and experience you'll develop on the OHI Coaching Course:

  • Build planning skills
  • Create engaging activities for players
  • A way of staying fit and active
  • Teach important physical skills
  • Promote safety in sport
  • Promote diversity and inclusion
  • Teach respectful behaviour
  • Help players improve their performance and build confidence
  • Learn effective ways to persuade, guide and advise


Ready to start? Take the first step on your coaching pathway with our National Coaching Program. 

Coaching Courses

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Level-0 Coaching

Suitable for beginners or anyone new to coaching, our Level 0 course is open to teachers, former players or anyone interested in becoming a handball coach. The OHI Level 0 coaching award is recognised by Coaching Ireland and throughout Europe by the European Handball Federation.

The course has the duration of 6 hours and costs €50 per person.

To find out when our next Level 0 course is taking place, or for more information, email joao@olympichandball.org 

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Level-1 Coaching

The Level-1 Coaching Course is currently the highest available handball coaching award delivered in Ireland and it is recognised by Sport Ireland, Coaching Ireland, The European Handball Federation and the International Handball Federation.

Designed for coaches with experience with the Handball sport looking to advance their knowledge and skills, it's particularly suited to anyone wanting to lead aftershool or league training sessions, or clubs.

The course has a duration of approximately 25 hours.

Enquiries can be send to joao@olympichandball.org

The cost of the course is €150

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Meet Andrea: Head Coach of Astra Handball Club

Andrea head coach astra handball

"I love coaching because of the human interaction and the process of helping people reach their potential. My coaching skills have also transferred over into my working life, where I teach a class to my colleagues on constructive communication."


Read the full interview