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ABOUT

The Australian Coaching Council:
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The Australian Coaching Council Ltd (ACC) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) in the development, implementation, and coordination of coaching and officiating policies and education programs. Originally inspired by Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), which launched in 1974, the ACC was formally established in 1979 following collaboration with Canadian NCCP representatives. This led to the creation of the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) in Australia, with the ACC serving as its initial administrator. For over a decade, the ACC played a key role in standardising coaching qualifications across Australia, accrediting over 81,000 coaches by 1991.

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In 1991, administrative responsibilities for the NCAS transitioned to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), though the ACC name and logo remained in use until 2001. Over time, individual NSOs began managing their own accreditation programs, and in 2017 the ASC officially retired the NCAS. Recognising a continued need for a national framework, the Australian Coaching Council was reconstituted in 2018 to serve as the representative body for NSOs choosing to maintain NCAS as their accreditation standard. Today, the ACC continues to advocate for quality coach and official education, working closely with sporting bodies committed to maintaining high standards in sport leadership and development.

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Our 
Vision

ACC

Well trained coaches delivering satisfying sporting experiences and enjoyment to athletes and participants at all levels through high quality coaching based on the participants specific needs and their level of participation.

What We Do:

Sports Team Portrait

1

Coach Development

We support coaches at every stage through education, resources, and mentoring equipping them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in diverse sporting environments.

2

Building a Coach Friendly System

We work with sport organisations to create systems and environments that value, support, and empower coaches, making it easier to stay in the game and grow professionally.

3

Coach Recognition

We celebrate the vital contribution of coaches through awards, campaigns, and storytelling, highlighting the role they play in athlete development, community sport, and high-performance success.

4

Build an Inclusive Community

We promote coaching opportunities for all, championing diversity and inclusion to ensure every coach, regardless of background, feels welcomed, valued, and supported across the sporting landscape.

Role of the ACC

The Australian Coaching Council Ltd (ACC) is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at providing support for National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) to develop implement and coordinate coaching and officiating policy and coach and official development programs.

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The ACC will provide leadership in three areas:

  1. Influencing and leading on ideas and modern thinking about coaching.

  2. Working with NSOs and other relevant organisations to develop quality coach education programs.

  3. Providing a quality assurance framework through a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.

Strategically, the ACC will work in four areas:

  1. Coach development

  2. Building a coach friendly system

  3. Coach recognition

  4. Building an inclusive community

Read the full Coaching Development Framework here:

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