Lisburn & Castlereagh Coach Education Programme Returns

Sports clubs and coaches are preparing for the new season by signing up to the council’s popular coach education programme. The specialised training courses offer a valuable opportunity for clubs to develop their skills and provide a safe and inclusive environment for their members.

The new timetable runs from October through to March and includes a range of courses, which are conveniently delivered across multiple locations and online. Course topics include First Aid in Sport, Safeguarding and for the first time, Autism and Sports Coaching Training.

Launching the programme, Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, said, “We have many growing and successful clubs in Lisburn & Castlereagh who are led by a team of dedicated and committed coaches and volunteers. The coach education courses will help these clubs to update their skills to ensure they meet essential training requirements.

Courses are available online and in person which makes it easy for everyone to access a programme to suit their schedule. We are also pleased to introduce a new Autism and Sports Coaching session, which will help clubs provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to get the best out of all participants.”

Councillor Mitchell added, “There is a calendar of courses to explore on the council website. I would encourage clubs to sign up to a course today and make a great start to the 2025/2026 season.”

For the full timetable of training courses and to book online, please visit https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/sports-training-courses-and-events#training-courses-for-sports-clubs-and-coaches