Coaching requirements

To be insured and recognised as an England Squash coach, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and to complete safeguarding and first aid training.

Before you start coaching, make sure you've got the essentials in place:

• An appropriate England Squash coaching qualification.
• An enhanced England Squash DBS check (dated within the last three years): Find out more about DBS checks
• England Squash Safeguarding training (within the last three years): Book your safeguarding in squash course
• England Squash First Aid training (within the last three years): Book your first aid awareness training
• A current Coaches’ Club membership.

Please note, these requirements do not apply for the Game Changer leaders qualification. Squash Stars Game Changer leaders require a DBS and safeguarding training. All leaders need an England Squash community membership or higher. England Squash only accept any new safeguarding and first aid training via England Squash Learning.

How we coach the England Squash way

Great coaching is about creating environments where people feel welcome, enjoy the game, and want to keep coming back. We use a simple approach on court, supported by clear coaching standards that define what great looks like.

Our coaching behaviours
These are the core behaviours expected from all England Squash coaches. They sit alongside the Coaching Framework, Coach the England SQUASH way, and the Code of Conduct.

• Be professional: Be reliable, respectful and communicate clearly
• Put people first: Focus on the individual and their experience - make everyone feel like they belong
• Be inclusive: Make squash welcoming and accessible for everyone
• Keep people safe: Prioritise wellbeing and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Work as a team: Collaborate positively with coaches, clubs, parents and partners
• Act with integrity: Be honest, fair and take responsibility for your actions
• Keep learning: Reflect, develop, stay open to new ideas and up to date with best practice
• Coach within your scope: Deliver sessions appropriate to your qualification, experience and role - find our more via our coaching framework

Getting on court
This is how we coach on court. Coach the England SQUASH way is our simple shared approach to creating great sessions, helping coaches quickly connect with players, keep them engaged, and make squash enjoyable for everyone.