BNZ Community Coaching Hub

Take a shot at coaching

Coaching basketball isn’t about knowing everything; it’s about showing up. Our coaches play a vital role in helping tamariki and rangatahi have fun, feel supported, and stay connected to the game. When coaching feels fun, easy and rewarding, players are more likely to keep playing, and that matters. 

Many young people step away from organised sport by their early teens, often because their experience stops feeling positive. The good news? Great coaching makes a difference to keep tamariki and rangatahi in the game.  

Most tamariki and rangatahi aren’t motivated by winning alone. They stay involved when they feel confident, included, and connected. When coaching is done well, basketball can: 

• Improve wellbeing 

• Build confidence and resilience 

• Strengthen belonging and connection 

• Bring whānau and communities closer together 

All they need to get started is you. 

Coaching made easy with CoachMate 

CoachMate is the official Basketball NZ, all-in-one coaching app, built to support volunteer coaches, parents and teachers at every level, whether it’s your first season or your fifteenth.  

Inside CoachMate, you’ll find: 

• Ready-to-use drills and activities in bite-sized video form 

• Skill progressions for different ages and stages 

• Time-saving session plans 

• Team management functions such as Team Chat and Team Scheduling 

• Easy-to-deliver games and activities to help parents / caregivers teach skills at home 

When coaches feel supported, they thrive. 

Download CoachMate today! 

Find Your Local Association 

If you are looking to become a volunteer community coach in your region, use our Association Finder below and reach out to your local Association to get involved! 

Check out our Association Finder here