For the first time ever, South Australian coaches will have the opportunity to undertake an AFC/FA ‘A’ Licence in their own state.
The course is a fantastic opportunity for our SA’s 90 strong B Licence holders to take their coaching expertise to the next level right here in South Australia.
The Football Australia 'A' Licence course is designed to support coaches working with senior players or older youth players in a professional or semi-professional environment where coaches will have three or four training sessions plus a match each week.
Part A will be at the new Summit Sports and Recreation Park in Mount Barker and VALO Football Centre, while Parts B and C will be held at the new State Centre for Football in Gepps Cross in 2022.
Football South Australia can also today announce that registrations are now open for a B Licence, which will take place in January 2021.
Not only will this be the first time the A Licence is to be delivered in SA, but the upcoming B and C license courses will also make it the first time that all three courses have been delivered in the same calendar year.
Football South Australia CEO Michael Carter said
"Coach education is an extremely important function of Football South Australia and we are delighted to be hosting an A-License coaching course in Adelaide. For years local coaches have had to travel interstate for the A-License meaning the cost per participant increased. The timing of the course will see components hosted at the soon to be completed State Centre for Football. The headquarters will be an education hub for coaches, referees and players via our pathway programs.”
Coach Education Manager Alec Wilson is excited for our State’s coaches:
“I am very excited with the announcement of a first-ever A-Licence in SA. This has been a year in the making and something Football South Australia has been wanting to host for a number of years. The announcement is a reward for everyone’s hard work and determination and shows our dedication in providing the best coach education opportunities for the growth of the game."
“To have all three pinnacle courses (A, B and C Licences) at home in our own state is a landmark in coach development and I look forward to seeing our coaches thrive, and in turn, provide better coaching for our players."
Course Details and links below:
Football Australia/AFC ‘A’ Licence
Reg Link: https://ffa.formstack.com/forms/a_licence_202122_course_application
Applications Close: 15th October 2021
NB: Football Australia/AFC 'A' Licence application requires all coaches to hold a valid Football Australia 'B' Licence (or recognised international equivalent).
Football Australia/AFC ‘B’ Licence
Reg Link: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=24104
Registration Close: 10th December 2021
NB: Football Australia/AFC 'B' Licence candidates are required to hold a valid Football Australia 'C' Licence (or recognised international equivalent).
State Coaching Conference – Save the Date
Details to follow.