NBVA Private Coaching Policy
NBVA Private Coaching Policy
The Northern Beaches Volleyball Association (NBVA) offers private coaching to support players seeking individualised training. These sessions are intended as a supplement to NBVA squad training or, in some cases, an alternative when a player is unable to meet squad training commitments.
NBVA provides this service under a “fair play” ethos. Private coaching is designed to meet additional demand and must not replace or undermine NBVA’s squad training program. At no time should these sessions be used to establish or promote a personal coaching business that could compromise the club’s operations or reputation.
Rules & Regulations
Approved Private Coaching Times:
Weekdays, 6:00–8:00 AM: Only one NBVA coach is permitted to conduct private sessions during these hours. These sessions must use a portable net setup.
Off-Peak Times:
Monday–Friday: 8:00–11:30 AM, 2:30–4:30 PM, and after 7:30 PM
Saturday–Sunday: After 5:30 PM
During these times, coaches may use a permanent court only if more than one is available. Otherwise, they must use a portable court.
Coach & Participant Eligibility
Coaches must be NBVA members.
Coaches may only coach NBVA members.
All coaches and participants must also be current members of Volleyball NSW.
Private coaching is limited to players at an intermediate to advanced level, suitable for NBVA squad training.
Booking & Group Size
Coaches must book their sessions through the NBVA site:
https://nbva.org.au/training-times/Sessions may be one-on-one or in small groups (maximum of 6 participants).
Fees
Participant Fee:
Set individually by each coach.
Session rates and coach bios are displayed on the NBVA website.
Club Fee (equipment & administration):
NBVA Club Coaches: $20/hour (payable to the club)
External Coaches: $30/hour (payable to the club)
Definitions:
Club Coach: Actively coaching within NBVA’s official senior or junior training programs.
External Coach: Not currently involved in official NBVA training, including visiting coaches (local, interstate, or international).
Cancellations
Each coach sets their own cancellation policy. Participants should confirm this directly with the coach when booking.
our Coaching team
Kerri Pottharst
3 x Olympian
Bronze Medal Atlanta 1996
Gold Medal Sydney 2000
World Tour coaching experience includes: USA No. 3 women’s team (full season), Belgium No.1 women’s team (full season), various World, Australian, National tour and Junior players at camps in Australia and overseas. Kerri’s coaching philosophy is – “Repetition is the mother of skill” and “Strategy trumps physicality”. Kerri’s coaching style works on the basic foundation of passing and setting until it’s consistent. Then we build on that. Winning is a mindset.
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Hannah Rohkamper
Hannah has coached as Assistant Coach to Junior Australian teams at World Junior Championships, Australian World Junior Selection Camps, Head Coach on the Swedish Beach Volleyball Tour (Gold & Silver women’s teams), Head Coach at Beach Travels and Volleytour Camps in Sweden, Tunisia and Portugal, Berlin Beach Volleyball Centre and currently coaches for NBVA and the Beachvolleyball.com.au School.
Hannah also has extensive playing experience, playing on the FIVB World Tour World Beach Games Qatar – 4 Aside, Australian Tour Champion, World Junior Championships, Swedish Tour Champion and has played on the Norweigian, Slovenian, Belgan, Finnish Tour with numerous medal placings.
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Mateusz Zieba
Mateusz from Poland and has been playing beach volleyball for over 15 years and coaching for over 4 years. Mateusz has also competed on the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour and has placed in the top rankings. Interested in details of beach volleyball as well as game strategy and mental aspects of the game and training. Believing that hard and smart work can lead everybody to success.
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Daniele Di Stefano
With over a decade of experience coaching at the highest levels of international beach volleyball, Daniele has worked with top athletes, preparing them for the Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2021 Olympics and major international competitions.Having coached Italy’s national teams, elite athletes, and rising talents, he brings a deep understanding of skill development, strategy, and the mental game needed to compete at the highest level. He has also worked alongside some of the sport’s most respected coaches, refining his approach to training and performance.
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