Coach development opportunities
Foundation of Football Course
This course primarily targets coaches of players aged 9 to 16 years, however, it is also tailored to beginners and novices, making it suitable for adult teams with limited experience.
The Foundation of Football is a standalone course and not merely a module. The central focus of the course is to empower coaches to establish a safe and enjoyable environment for young players. It offers guidance on conducting engaging training sessions and provides pre-designed training plans for an entire season, alleviating coaches from the task of creating them themselves.
The practical component of the course encompasses various aspects of the game, such as playing formats and fundamental skills like dribbling, passing, receiving, and finishing. However, the primary emphasis is on coaching methods that foster an appropriate learning environment.
The Foundation of Football replaces the former community accreditation - Skill Training Certificate, Game Training Certificate and Senior Coaching Certificate.
Upcoming Foundation of Football courses:
Saturday 9th March, 10am-5pm (CANCELLED)
ServiceFM Stadium, Gepps Cross
Saturday 23rd March, 10am-5pm
ServiceFM Stadium, Gepps Cross
Sunday 7th April, 10am-5pm
ServiceFM Stadium, Gepps Cross
Sunday 14th April, 10am-5pm
ServiceFM Stadium, 10am-5pm
Saturday 20th April, 10am-5pm
ServiceFM Stadium, Gepps Cross
Visit the Find a Course page HERE to view all our upcoming coaching courses.
Football Australia, through the Coach Education system, provides opportunities for coaches to acquire knowledge, share experiences and gain accreditation in various coaching pathways.
Please see below for more information on our coaching pathways and should you know which course you would like to undertake.
C Diploma 2024:
The first step on the Advanced Coaching pathway.
The main focus of the required coaching competency on the C Diploma is on the technical aspects of the game, which includes teaching the techniques of passing, receiving, striking the ball and running with the ball, along with defending techniques to regain possession. The required technical knowledge will be supported with an understanding of The Principles of Play and the fundamentals of coaching.
The minimum age to join the ‘C’ Diploma is 18 years old. The ‘C’ Diploma is a minimum of 60 hours in duration and is delivered in face to face contact over a period of several weeks or months.
C Diploma Starting in May 2024:
5 May 2024 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
12 May 2024 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
19 May 2024 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
26 May 2024 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2 Jun 2024 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
B Diploma 2024:
Block 1 = April 26, 27 and 28
Block 2 = June 28, 29 and 30
Block 3 = October 25, 26 and 27
All 8am-5pm at Service FM Stadium Gepps Cross
FA will sanction and advertise once their review is complete
A Diploma:
Next course planned for 2024. Centralized and interstate options will be available.
Expression of Interest Football Australia A Diploma EOI
Foundation of Goalkeeping
The Foundation of Goalkeeping course is designed as the first accreditation step for coaches, parents or volunteers who work with goalkeepers of any standard across the country.
The training is designed with the player in mind and is based on how goalkeeper sessions should be delivered: safely and effectively and with a sense of fun.
The Foundation of Goalkeeping replaces the former community accreditation – Community Goalkeeper Coaching Certificate.
CPD hours for reaccreditation:
For CPD queries please direct coaches to this website Licence Revalidation | Play Football or technical@footballaustralia.com.au
Football Australia’s Learning Platform (Etrainu)
To enroll or find a course, head to the NEW Learning Platform
FAQ’s
How do I find my certificate/qualifications?
- Follow this link > https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au
- Login as a ‘Learner’
- Sign In with your existing Play Football Account OR create an account if you don’t already have one.
- Select ‘Skills Passport’ to view your qualifications
If your qualification is missing or incorrect, contact technical@footballaustralia.com.au
How do I enroll into a coaching course?
- Follow this link > https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au to enroll.
- Login as a ‘Learner’
- Sign In with your existing Play Football Account OR create an account if you don’t already have one.
- Select ‘Training Library’ and ‘Coaching’
- Select the type of course you want to register for e.g. C Diploma, Foundation of Football
- Scroll through the calendar to find a course.
- Click on the event in yellow and select ‘Enroll’
- Follow the prompts to enroll in the event. *Note: Full payment is required at the time of registration
Football South Australia is committed to providing a clear pathway and effective development opportunities for those involved in the sport as a Coach.
Advanced Coaching Licence Revalidation
The information in this document takes effect from January 1st, 2018 and supersedes all prior documents. The changes have been implemented to ensure FFA meets the criteria mandated in the current AFC Coaching Convention.
Overview
FFA Advanced Coaching Licences are valid (accredited) for three consecutive years.
During this three year period, coaches are required to gain 100 points of “Continued Professional Development” to have their licence revalidated for a further three years.
If at the end of the three-year accreditation period the coach has not accumulated the required number of points or attended the next level of Advanced licence, their current Advanced licence will no longer be valid and the coach will then be considered to have no current accreditation.
If a licence is not currently valid, the coach can regain their accredited status by completing 100 points of “Continued Professional Development”. As soon as 100 points have been gained, a coach’s licence will be deemed to be valid. As per the AFC Coaching Convention, if the coach fails to complete 100 points of CPD, within one year of their license expiring, they will lose their accreditation, and be required to complete the course again if they wish to retain their accreditation.
Revalidation
Revalidation Points Table
Coaches are required to gain 100 points over the three-year period that their licence is accredited for. Points can only be gained in the following ways:
Attending an Advanced FFA course | 100 Points
Attending the National Football Curriculum Refresher Course (NFCRC) | 100 Points
Attending an FFA/State coaching conference | 30 Points
Attending an FFA/State Talent ID Course | 30 Points
Attend an FFA/State Coaching Workshop | 10 Points
Coaching Experience (Registered in PlayFootball and actively coaching a team) (per year) | 10 points
For more information of the FFA Licence Revalidation system click here
Additional Coaching Resources
*NEW* Skill Acquisition Manual A resource for youth coaches of players aged 9-12 years
National Curriculum
The Football Coaching Process
FFA Practical Assessment Guide
FFA Coach Education - Advanced Licence Reaccreditation
FFA Coach Education - Professional Diploma Reaccreditation
FFA Game Training Assessment Session Plan
FFA Skill Acquisition Assessment Session Plan
FFA Goalkeeper Assessment Session Plan
FFA "Form 9" - Recognition of Overseas Qualification