Nowadays, the difference between winning and losing is not only found in strength, tactics or fitness, but in the mental game — character and team cohesiveness. Sport coaches are trained in skills, game strategy and tactics, but the mental game is about commitment, motivation, self-confidence, focus, ‘team spirit’ and resilience. The 3Dimensional (3D) coaching course equips coaches with the strategy, skills and drills to improve every aspect of the game – ‘on-the-game’, ‘in-the-game’, on – and off the field of play.
3D-principles, values, tools, and practices are universal and transferable from the sports field to the classroom, home, and life.
FCA’s 3D-coaching course is ideal for sport coaches of school-, university-, and club teams to improve participation, competitiveness, performance, enjoyment and pride.
What is 3D-coaching?

3D equips coaches to unleash the full potential of athletes and teams by integrating and unleashing the combined powers of body, mind and heart.
The 3D-coach aims to:
- Understand and coach the principles and fundamentals that govern the body, mind and heart.
- Develop specific skills to capture and unleash the powers of the heart.
- understand engagement with parents and stakeholders.
- Have a clear transformational purpose and build a legacy.
- Athletes benefit from this coaching to
- become adaptable and learn skills effectively;develop character, work harder and be disciplined;become self-motivated with improved self-confidence;effective communication and on-field, in-game decision-making;recover from setbacks and injury faster;learn and practice resilience and life lessons through the sport they participate in;deal with emotions and conflict, becoming happier and more sociable;perform under pressure and adopt a big-match temperament on and off the field;
- Create a champion culture and perform as a cohesive, high-performing team.
Students who complete the online assessments successfully receive the International 3D Coaching Coaching Course certificate. (CPTD points.)
Course options
Option 1: 3D – Team of coaches
“3D – Team of coaches” is a ‘team’ of coaches, from one school or club, either one sporting code or from various codes.
We recommend this option for schools and or clubs with the desire to establish a new sport and general culture.
The following foundational components precede the standard programme:
- set a vision, identifying the values, common goal, and strategy for achievement;
- Build a core leadership team, learn how to function as a tribe and identify key influencers modelling the values and behaviours;
- instil confidence individually and collectively through mutual support and accountability;
- identify strengths in individuals and opportunities within the wider system to improve the overall performance;
- inspire, feedback, review and celebration.
Programme
- 1 ½-day in-person workshop
- 12 x 60-minute online sessions
- 1 ½-in person day workshop
- 1 x in-person celebration event.
Facilitation includes co-learning, accountability buddies, practices and additional learning material.
Preparation 30-45 minutes per module
Maximum of 10 coaches per group.
Cost (group of 10): R70,000
2 x workshops facilitation: R15,000
Total: R85,000
Option 2: 3D – Coach Changemaker
“Coach Changemaker” is for coaches and individuals, irrespective of the sport code, club or school they represent.
Programme
- 12 x 60-minute online sessions
This facilitation includes co-learning, accountability buddies, practices and additional learning material.
Preparation 30-45 minutes per module
Maximum of 10 participants per group. Cost per person: R8,500