Now entering its fifth year, the WSCA aims to support and develop female student coaches, helping them reach their full potential. The initiative also seeks to increase the number and visibility of female coaches within third-level institutions, creating role models to inspire future female students to engage in coaching.
The Academy is a collaborative initiative between SSI, Sport Ireland, 22 third-level institutions, and 18 sporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs).
Over the course of the year, participating student coaches will:
- Coach a team or group of athletes.
- Work alongside an experienced mentor coach.
- Complete a coaching course with their respective NGB.
- Maintain a weekly journal to reflect on their coaching journey.
- Participate in SSI-led workshops.
We’d like to thank the following NGBs for their continued support in developing future female coaches: Archery Ireland, Athletics Ireland, Badminton Ireland, Basketball Ireland, the Camogie Association, Cricket Ireland, the Football Association of Ireland, GAA Handball Ireland, Hockey Ireland, the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, the Irish Rugby Football Union, Irish Squash, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Rowing Ireland, Tennis Ireland, Triathlon Ireland, Volleyball Ireland, and Weightlifting Ireland.
Interested students should complete the application form and return it to their respective sports officer (contact details on the form) by Friday, August 8th, 2025.
