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Level 3Level 3 · Professional

The certification to match your

CoachingAmbitions

An 8-week online course for coaches developing towards the professional game, learning alongside a cohort of like-minded coaches from around the world.

Apply now · $940 Get the prospectus

Next cohort begins 2 November 2026 · admission by application

8-week cohortPersonal mentorLive with Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten with a cricket ball
8 weeksStructured online course
11Modules in 2 phases
10–15 hStudy per week
$940Course fee

A professional pathway, built by Gary Kirsten

Compiled by Gary Kirsten with world-renowned specialists, the 11 modules sharpen your cricket knowledge as well as your ability to communicate with players, work within the systems around them and lead successful teams.

The curriculum is released in two phases, with examinations and practical assignments along the way. Everything is delivered online, with the CoachED team and Elite Mentors supporting you throughout.

Upcoming cohorts

Level 3 runs four cohorts a year. Apply for the one that suits you, or ask us to remind you before it starts so you can decide then.

  1. Level 3 Cohort 22

    Starts 2 November 2026, ends 17 January 2027

    Applications open
    Apply

Two phases, eleven modules

Phase 2 unlocks once every Phase 1 module, examination and assignment is complete.

Phase 1

Weeks 1–4
  1. Season ManagementDebriefs, intentional practice and meaningful team meetings.ExamAssignment
  2. BattingPlaying spin, succeeding in T20 and intervening with pros.ExamAssignment
  3. Player Performance ManagementCommunication, feedback and development plans.Exam
  4. FieldingInsights from the best, metrics and pro-level drills.Exam
  5. TacticalData, match-ups, selection and T20 strategy.Exam
  6. ExternalsSupplementary material on the professional game.Materials only

Phase 2

Weeks 5–8
  1. MentalSelf-awareness and behaviour change, with Tom Dawson-Squibb.ExamAssignment
  2. BowlingStrategy, skills and drills for the modern bowler.ExamAssignment
  3. WicketkeepingHow the best keepers think, prepare and practise.Exam
  4. Leadership & CaptaincyThe coach-captain relationship and team culture.Exam
  5. PhysicalRecovery, conditioning and the support team.Exam
AssessmentTen modules end with an examination and four include a practical assignment based on real scenarios. Graduate with a combined score of over 70%.

Your course at a glance

Eight weeks of coursework, a feedback week and graduation. Every live session is recorded.

Orientation

Meet your cohort

Kick off live with Gary Kirsten, the Course Coordinator and Mentors.

Weeks 1–4

Phase 1

Six modules, live Q&A webinars and two assignments.

Weeks 5–8

Phase 2

Five modules, live webinars and two more assignments.

Weeks 9–10

Feedback & graduation

Share your feedback, then graduate online with Gary Kirsten.

Want the full week-by-week schedule, every live session and deadline?Get the prospectus →

Who should apply?

Aspiring professionals

Coaches working towards the professional game, from pathway programmes upwards.

Representative coaches

Coaching academies, provinces, counties or franchises' pathway squads.

Level 2 graduates

Level 2 is highly recommended first, but it is not a requirement.

How you'll learn

01

Weekly discussion forums

Share ideas, challenges and solutions with your cohort.

02

Live webinars with Gary

Ask about the professional game. Every session is recorded.

03

Assignments & exams

Test yourself against real scenarios with professional players.

04

Personal mentorship

The CoachED team and Elite Mentors guide you all eight weeks.

Graduate with a CoachED certificate

  • Awarded when you graduate from your cohort, with a combined mark above 70%.
  • Endorsed by Gary Kirsten, as a digital certificate you can download and share.
  • Anyone can check it's genuine on our certificate verification page.
  • Show your level badge next to your name in the CoachED community, if you choose.

Learn from the best

Gary Kirsten and contributors from the forefront of the modern game share their best thinking.

  • Neil McKenzie
  • Dan Vettori
  • Dale Steyn
  • Peter Moores
  • Sarah Taylor
  • Adrian Birrell
  • Rob Walter
  • Tom Dawson-Squibb
  • Faf du Plessis
  • Mithali Raj
  • David Miller
  • Charl Langeveldt
  • Claude Henderson
  • Dane Vilas
  • Greg King
  • Matt Maynard
  • Robin Peterson

Our Level 3 graduates

295 coaches have graduated from Level 3. Find a coach by name, country or cohort.

295 graduates

This course is for you if you want to…

  • 1Learn from the best coaches and players in the world to coach at the professional level
  • 2Engage with a like-minded cohort of aspiring professional coaches from across the world
  • 3Be mentored by the CoachED team and Elite Coaching Mentors
  • 4Join a strong, engaged community of coaches who help each other
  • 5Gain the theory and practical knowledge to progress to Level 4 Elite

In the words of our coaches

A valuable investment in my future. Access to great coaches and players from around the world, plus a mentor guiding you, makes this a great experience.

Christo JacobsLevel 3 graduate

A real eye-opener in terms of mindset as a coach. The mentor side of the course was a great concept: learning from elite, experienced coaches really helped my level of thinking.

Lorenzo IngramFirst-class cricketer

I was an avid high school cricket coach… Through CoachED, I ended up coaching at the Tuskers, who recently won the one-day cup.

Mike SmithTuskers coach

Get the Level 3 Professional prospectus

The week-by-week schedule, every module and assignment in detail, your coaches and graduate stories.

8 pages, PDF

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Free. Opens straight away, and we'll email you a copy.

Questions, answered

Can't find what you're looking for? The CoachED team will point you in the right direction.

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Who should apply?

Coaches who aspire to coach at the professional level. We highly recommend completing Level 2 Fundamentals first, but it is not a requirement.

How does the application work?

Apply online for the cohort you want. We review every application, and if you're accepted, paying the first instalment secures your place. You meet everyone at the live orientation webinar.

How do I pay the course fee?

The $940 fee is paid in two instalments of $470: the first 7 days before your cohort starts, the second by the end of week 4. Or pay it all up front. Pay the first instalment early and the pre-course library modules open straight away, so you can start before your cohort does.

How much time will it take?

Plan for 10–15 hours of self-driven study a week over the eight weeks, followed by a feedback week and graduation.

How am I assessed?

Ten modules end with an online examination and four include a practical assignment. Your mentor marks your work and gives you personal feedback. Graduate with a combined score of over 70%.

Why are there two phases?

Phase 1 builds the foundations of professional coaching. Phase 2 unlocks once every Phase 1 module, examination and assignment is complete, so the cohort moves forward together.

Are the live sessions recorded?

Yes. Every webinar is recorded, so you can catch up or watch again if a session falls at an awkward time where you are.

When does the next cohort start?

The next cohort begins 2 November 2026. There are four cohorts a year, listed under Upcoming cohorts. Places are limited.

Four levels. One pathway.

Start wherever you are. Levels 1 and 2 are self-paced and open the moment you enrol. Levels 3 and 4 are cohorts with mentors and limited places, by application.

  1. Level 1Foundations

    Self-paced3 months access30% off: Launch offer, until 4 November

    The ideal opener for new coaches, parents and volunteers: the core skills, the role of the coach and the game around it.

    $67Enrol nowWas $95About Level 1

  2. Level 2Fundamentals

    Self-paced3 months access30% off: Launch offer, until 4 November

    The complete toolkit: 11 modules and over 150 videos for coaches working with any age or standard.

    $189Enrol nowWas $270About Level 2

  3. Level 3You're hereProfessional

    8-week cohortBy application

    An 8-week cohort for coaches working from pathway to professional, with mentors and live sessions.

    $940Apply now$470 × 2About Level 3

  4. Level 4Elite

    8-week cohortBy application

    Our most exclusive course: 15 coaches per cohort, led by Gary Kirsten, built for the pro game.

    $2,000Apply now$1,000 × 2About Level 4

Keep learning between levels

Membership brings Gary's weekly coaching thought, Sprint Courses, podcasts and the Level 1 and 2 learning. Cancel any time.

Compare the plans
  • BlueGary's weekly coaching thought, the first 3 Sprint Courses and podcast episodes, and selected Level 1 modules.
    Freefor good
    Join free
  • SilverEvery Sprint Course and podcast, the full Level 1 learning, and your voice in the community.
    $4.99a month
    Choose Silver
  • GoldEverything in Silver, plus the full Level 2 learning and the Changeroom Chats archive.
    $9.99a month
    Choose Gold

Join a select group of coaches

Admission is by application. Choose your cohort when you apply; if you're accepted, the first instalment secures your place.

Apply now · $940 Get the prospectus