Applications Open for the 2027 Coach Mentoring Programme

Posted on 29 October 2026 Posted By: VolleySLIDE Categories: Development

World ParaVolley is proud to announce that applications are officially open for the 2027 Mentoring Programme – the final and most prestigious step in the coach education pathway. The programme ran in 2026 with 13 coaches from around the world successfully achieving their gold Level 3 coaching certificate.

This year-long initiative gives ambitious sitting volleyball coaches the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with world-renowned mentors, gaining targeted support in areas of their choice from the WPV Elite Coaching Standards while also contributing to the global growth of the sport.

The programme features:

A 12-month structure across four phases: initiation, development, practical implementation, and certification.
Exclusive mentor-led webinars and one-to-one targeted sessions.
Opportunities for real-time feedback during training and competitions (virtual or in person).
The WPV Gold Coaching Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion.

Who can apply for 2027?

Coaches aged 21 or over.
Those with at least five years of national team coaching experience.
Holders of the WPV Level 2 Coaching Sitting Volleyball qualification, OR
Coaches confirmed as attending the Trieste Level 2 course schedule for November

Up to 10 coaches will be selected from those who apply for 2027 and each will then be paired with one of the confirmed mentors for the 2027 programme. Coaches who completed the 2026 programme are also welcome to apply again, to either be paired with the same mentor to focus on different topics/further discussions, or a different mentor to gain another perspective.