Become a Coach
Coaches are at the heart of volleyball on Prince Edward Island. Whether you’re an experienced coach, a former athlete looking to give back, or completely new to coaching, there are opportunities to get involved at every level of the game.
Find Your Coaching Opportunity
Interested in coaching? Volleyball PEI and its affiliated clubs offer a variety of opportunities to get involved. Whether you’re new to coaching or have years of experience, there’s a place for you to contribute, develop your skills and make a positive impact on athletes across Prince Edward Island.
Grassroots Volleyball
Introduce athletes aged 12 and under to volleyball through fun, non-competitive programming such as Smashball and Mini Volleyball.
Spring League
Coach in a recreational team environment focused on skill development, participation and positive sport experiences.
Club Volleyball
Coach with one of Volleyball PEI’s affiliated clubs, supporting athletes through structured training and local and off-Island competition.
VPEI Academy
Support athlete development through Volleyball PEI’s high-performance training program.
Team PEI
Coach provincial teams as they train, develop and represent Prince Edward Island at national competitions.
Camps & Programs
Support athletes through seasonal camps, clinics, Skills & Drills and other recreational volleyball programs.
Coaching Memberships
Each coaching opportunity requires a specific VPEI membership. Find the membership that matches your coaching role.
Grassroots Coach Membership
For grassroots and recreational programming involving athletes aged 12 and under.
Recreational Coach Membership
For recreational and development-focused programs, including Spring League, VPEI Academy, camps, clinics and other training opportunities.
Competitive Coach Membership
For coaches participating in sanctioned competitions, including Club Volleyball events and Team PEI.
Ready to Coach?
Follow these four steps to become an approved Volleyball PEI coach.
1. Find A Coaching Opportunity
Explore coaching opportunities through Volleyball PEI and affiliated clubs. Find the program that best matches your interests and experience.
2. Purchase Your Membership
All coaches must purchase the appropriate Volleyball PEI membership for their coaching role before participating in sanctioned programming.
3. Review Your Requirements
Volleyball PEI will review your registration and identify any outstanding requirements. Use Sideline to view what’s missing, upload documents and track your approval status.
4. Complete Requirements & Get Approved
Complete any outstanding training, certifications or background checks. Once all requirements have been verified, Volleyball PEI will approve your membership and you’ll be eligible to coach.