Pathway to Performance Women in Coaching Programme

OVERVIEW:

The Pathway to Performance Programme aims to provide development opportunities to women
coaches, specifically those who are currently coaching at the community level and aspire to
develop and move into performance coaching roles.

The Pathway to Performance Programme is a national initiative, led by NZC and supported by
Major Associations. The programme successfully commenced during the 2022/23 season, with
thirty coaches supported to date and the subsequent establishment of an Alumni Group.

The 2026/27 season is an opportunity to continue this momentum and to foster a network of
connected women coaches across Aotearoa.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY:
The Pathway to Performance programme is a ten-month programme targeting women coaches who
have shown an interest and skillset suited to coaching performance cricket in the future. The
programme will provide development and learning opportunities through various mechanisms and
on-going support from the NZC coach development team.

WHAT WILL THE PROGRAMME INVOLVE?
• A series of online workshops and webinars (August 2026 – April 2027)
• Attending a two-day, in person workshop (September, 2026)
o Delivered by NZC Coach Developers and Performance Staff
• Involvement as an MA ‘support’ coach at the National U19 Women’s or National U17 Girls
Tournament (Dec 2026)
o A NZC Coach Developer will be present at the tournament to support coaches in their
role.
• Local coaching observations and feedback supplied by MA Coach Developers and/or NZC
• Access to an ongoing mentor/coach support person supplied by MA and/or NZC
Coaches will develop their skills, behaviours, and knowledge to thrive within performance coaching
environments.

NATIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS
As places for the programme are limited, coaches will be selected through an application process.
Applications Open: Thursday 18 June, 2026
Applications Close: Thursday 9 July, 2026