Developing Coaches
The HKSI has established a comprehensive range of coaching services to meet the needs of athletes and local sports development. The Coach Education Department of the HKSI is responsible for implementing the Coach Education Programme and the Coaching Awards in Hong Kong on behalf of the Hong Kong Coaching Committee (HKCC), which is a joint committee of the SF&OC and the HKSI.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Coach Education Programme
Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust since 2015, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Coach Education Programme (HKJCCEP) aims to ensure quality and that internationally benchmarked coaching is maintained at all levels of sports in order to drive the long-term development of sports in Hong Kong.
The HKJCCEP has three main components: the Jockey Club Elite Coaching Development Programmes, the Jockey Club Coaching Accreditation Programmes, and the Jockey Club Community Education and Coach Recognition Programmes. In 2024/25, a total of 1,541 coaches benefited from the HKJCCEP.
Coaches Benefited from HKJCCEP in 2024/25
Coach Education & Accreditation Programmes Organised
Degree Programme
QF-accredited Courses
Introductory Courses
Seminars & Talks
2024 Jockey Club Hong Kong Coaching Awards
The 2024 Jockey Club Hong Kong Coaching Awards Presentation Ceremony was held on 3 May 2025 to acknowledge 196 coaches for their outstanding contributions to the development of sports at the elite, community, and school levels in 2024. Recipients of the individual awards were as follows:
Kwok Hart-wing (Boccia)
Zheng Kang-zhao (Fencing)
Chan Yan-kit (Para Badminton – Physical Disability)
Zhang Rui (Table Tennis)
Wong Kam-kau (Wheelchair Fencing – Physical Disability)
Zheng Tianhui (Wushu)
Meng Xianjian (Table Tennis)
Alan Wong (Billiard Sports)
Lam Chi-pang (Para Table Tennis – Intellectual Disability)
Chan Kam-hung (Gymnastics)
Jevon Groves (Rugby Sevens)
A total of 127 coaches were awarded the Coaching Excellence Awards for leading athletes or sports teams to achieve outstanding results at international competitions in 2024, while the Community Coach Recognition Awards were presented to 36 coaches in appreciation of their contribution to the community. Thirty-one full-time teachers received the School Coach Recognition Awards to honour their efforts towards promoting sports in local schools.
Coaching Directors’ Forum
The Coaching Directors’ Forum 2024, held at the Disciplined Services Sports and Recreation Club on 4 December 2024, centred on the themes of enhancing communication with athletes and supporting them through the ebbs and flows of the sporting journey. The Forum served as a valuable platform for professional reflection and exchange, enriched by the insightful contributions of guest speakers who offered compelling perspectives on athlete engagement and emotional resilience.
Approximately 40 coaching directors from 20 NSAs took part in the event, engaging in thoughtful dialogue and sharing practical experiences. The discussions underscored the significance of open-minded leadership and reaffirmed the vital role coaches play as trusted companions in athletes’ development.
Other Courses & Seminars
A range of regular courses and seminars were organised for coaches across all levels, from community-based to elite, aimed at equipping them with the latest coaching methodologies, enhancing professional recognition, and supporting career progression.
The Bachelor of Education in Sports Training Programme, organised by Beijing Sport University (BSU) and administered by the HKSI, is the first degree course in sports training delivered in Chinese. The qualification is equivalent to BSU degree and enjoys broad international recognition. Since receiving its first intake in 1999, the programme has nurtured many elite athletes and professional coaches in Hong Kong. As of 31 March 2025, a total of 125 students had completed the course, while 32 are in the midst of their studies.
A new cohort of the Foundation Certificate in Sports Coaching Theory (FSC) course commenced in July 2024. The FSC was accredited by the Qualifications Framework (QF) of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications at QF Level 2 (Qualifications Register registration number: 14/002703/L2; validity period: 16 June 2014 to 15 January 2027). In addition, five Introductory Sports Coaching Courses were held for community level coaches.
During the year, 11 seminars and talks were also held under the Jockey Club High Performance Coaches Development Programme, the Jockey Club Continuing Coach Education Programme and the Jockey Club Community Education Programmes on the coaching profession, with nearly 1,300 coaches and members of the public attending.
A total subvention of HK$2 million was provided by the HKCC to NSAs to organise 107 short-term coach education and recognition programmes, which collectively benefited about 4,200 coaches.