Australian Team Coach Expressions of Interest

 

Pickleball Australia is delighted to announce that Australia will send representative teams across all eligible categories to the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Expressions of Interest are now open for coaches wishing to be considered for appointment to the Australian Team coaching staff. Interested and eligible applicants should submit their application via the link at the bottom of this page.

 

Applications open: Thursday 4 June 2026

Applications close: Friday 12 June 2026

 

To learn more about the event, please visit the official Pickleball World Cup website.

Coach Roles Available

Pickleball Australia is seeking coaches to support athletes across the following divisions:


Open

Senior (50+)

Masters (60+)

Junior (18 & Under)

Kids (14 & Under)

General Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, players must:

  • Be eligible to travel to Da Nang, Vietnam, including holding a valid passport
  • Be available to travel from 31 August to 6 September 2026
  • Be willing to support Pickleball Australia’s values, policies, and representative team expectations
  • Demonstrate relevant coaching experience and the ability to contribute positively to athlete performance and team culture
  • Hold any required safeguarding or child-related clearances where applicable
  • Be willing to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, team management, and support staff

Coaching Responsibilities

Successful applicants may be responsible for:

  • Supporting athlete preparation before and during competition
  • Providing match coaching, tactical support, and athlete feedback
  • Contributing to team culture and athlete wellbeing
  • Attending team meetings, briefings, and planning sessions
  • Assisting with athlete development and performance reviews
  • Working collaboratively with team management and support personnel
  • Representing Pickleball Australia in a professional manner at all times

Why Coach the Australian Team?

This is an opportunity to:

  • Represent Australia on the international stage
  • Contribute to the development of Australian athletes
  • Gain experience in a representative team environment
  • Support the growth of pickleball in Australia
  • Help shape the future of Australian high-performance pathways

Coach Costs & Support

Pickleball Australia will provide:

  • Coach accommodation and flights, Daily meal allowance, Airport and event transfers, Coach uniforms & Coach Service Fees.

Expression of interests are now open for coaches wishing to be considered for Australian team selection.

We encourage experienced and emerging coaches who are passionate about athlete development and team success to apply.


Applications open: Thursday 4 June 2026 | Applications close: Friday 12 June 2026