For coaches who want to grow, learn, and lead
Build real coaching skill, professional judgement, and a network that lifts your career. Whether you are a student, intern, or developing professional, Virtus gives you practical pathways to become the coach people trust.
Why Choose Virtus
Virtus helps coaches and professionals bridge the gap between theory and real-world performance. Through our Internship, Mentorship, and Professional Development pathways, we provide hands-on coaching experience, direct mentoring, and continuing education opportunities.
You’ll learn to coach confidently, communicate clearly, and apply evidence-based methods alongside a multidisciplinary team.
Each pathway is designed to refine your craft, expand your network, and strengthen your capability to lead in any environment.
10+ years of internship intakes
& Decades of coaching and education experience
University aligned placements with Deakin
Multidisciplinary team with coaching, physio, and osteo
Alumni working in clubs, clinics, and private facilities
education at virtus
At Virtus, our education is built on three pillars: Leadership, Communication, and Application.
We help coaches and professionals lead with purpose, connect with impact, and apply their knowledge in real-world environments to create lasting results.
VIRTUS INTERNSHIP
A hands-on, people-first placement designed to turn theory into coaching competence. You’ll gain practical experience working with real people and a multidisciplinary team, developing the confidence to lead with clarity and purpose.
You’ll learn to take ownership on the gym floor, guiding sessions and decisions with confidence through leadership in action.
You’ll build trust and connection with every athlete through purposeful communication, refining how you cue, coach, and give feedback.
And you’ll bridge the gap between study and reality through consistent application, coaching, experimenting, and improving every week.
- 10-Week Program
- 2 × Shifts per week + 3–4 Masterclasses
- Structured feedback and mentoring
- Progression from shadowing to leading sessions
- Deakin University-aligned for semester placements
- Major project to showcase your growth
COACHing MENTORSHIP
For coaches ready to refine their craft and elevate their impact. Our mentorship program pairs you with an experienced Virtus coach to help you grow as a leader, communicator, and professional.
You’ll develop your coaching philosophy and decision-making through reflective leadership, finding clarity in how you guide others.
You’ll refine your communication to create influence and trust, learning how to deliver feedback, build buy-in, and have meaningful conversations.
And you’ll strengthen your application by turning insight into action through live coaching, programming audits, and practical mentoring.
- 1:1 or Small Group Format
- Flexible schedules
- Workshops & presentations with Virtus coaches and allied health professionals
- Programming audits, shadowing, and live feedback
- Career guidance and professional development planning
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing education for coaches, teachers, and allied health professionals wanting to sharpen their edge. Delivered through practical workshops, structured shadowing, and continuing education experiences.
You’ll learn to empower others through intentional leadership, setting clear standards and direction within your team or organisation.
You’ll elevate your ability to educate, motivate, and connect through impactful communication that inspires performance and learning.
And you’ll evolve your craft through deliberate application, implementing new ideas, reflecting, and refining for continual growth.
- Half-Day, Full-Day or Multi-Week Options
- Custom workshops on coaching craft, testing, recovery & behaviour change
- Shadow Virtus coaches and allied health professionals
- Suitable for businesses, schools, and teams
Ready to grow as a coach & professional?
Learn with purpose and leave with the confidence to coach, lead, and communicate at a higher level.
- Confidence: Know exactly what to do on the floor and why it matters.
- Capability: Gain real experience coaching individuals, teams, and athletes.
- Connection: Build a professional network that supports your growth.
- Clarity: Understand the path forward in your coaching and career.
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