Coaching is at the heart of growing Touch - empowering players, building leaders, and shaping the future of our game.

"A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life" - John Wooden

Touch NZ supports hundreds of coaches and ‘Touch PALs’ (Touch Participation Assistants or Leaders) across Aotearoa, from 5 year-old beginners to elite representative teams.

Our Coaching Support Hub offers free courses, resources, and over 80 training videos to help every coach grow their players and the game.

Be part of something special - inspiring, developing, and leading the next generation of touch players. 


As part of our coaches’ resources, you’ll find:  

  • Coaching Pathways and framework

  • Coaching courses and resources

  • TouchFit 360 – Improving player performance and experience

  • Coaching News

  • Vacancies

  • Calendar 

Are you ready to get involved and coach Touch this summer, lend a helping hand, or expand your Touch knowledge? We've got you covered! Check out our FREE Coaching Support Hub!

The hub offers 3 online coaching courses: Foundation, Development, and Performance, plus 1 rule knowledge course (Referee Foundation). Once logged in, you'll have access to practical courses, downloadable resources, templates, and over 80 support videos for coaching and playing.

These courses are fun, interactive, and you can access all the resources and videos whenever you need them. Jump in today and unlock all the Touch tips and tricks!