Information for Coaches

Coaching Courses 2010

FFNT will announce shortly their new Game Development Manager.
One of their roles will revolve heavily around Coach and Education.
The new Game Development Manager once settled will contact all clubs as to when the coaching courses will start.

FFA Coaching Courses

Community Coaching Certificates (Grassroots, Junior, Youth & Senior) are done through your State Federation ie FFNT. Football Federation Australia Advanced Coaching Certificates are done at National level through FFA's Coach Education Department. To be eligible for an advanced course you have to complete your Community Coaching Certificates. 

For details on any available Advanced Coaching Certificates click here.

New Coaching Structure from 2007

From January 1st, 2007, Coach Education in Australia will be conducted under a new framework. There will be TWO coach education pathways for aspiring coaches to choose from, the COMMUNITY PATHWAY or the ADVANCED PATHWAY.

This new system is a result of Australia’s acceptance as a member of AFC (The Asian Football Confederation) and our desire to offer high-performance Coach Education courses.

A, B and C Certificate courses will be offered in Australia from next year onwards, and will effectively replace FFA’s old ‘State’ and ‘National’ Licences.

These courses will be approved by AFC and will be conducted by FFA in Australia. (Advanced coaches will be pleased to note that AFC accreditation is recognised as equivalent by UEFA, Europe’s governing body.)

COMMUNITY PATHWAY	ADVANCED PATHWAY
SENIOR FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE	PRO DIPLOMA
YOUTH FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE	A CERTIFICATE
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE	B CERTIFICATE
GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE	C CERTIFICATE

For more detailed information visit FFA's website at www.footballaustralia.com.au or click here for the FFA's news item outlining the changes.