Coaching Courses

Firstly, MWFA would like to thank you for putting your hand up to be a coach this season. Every team needs one, and the players and parents will surely appreciate your time and efforts.

All official Football Australia coaching courses being offered within MWFA this year are detailed and listed below. These will help coaches to run fun, safe and engaging training sessions. We are committed to making Coach Development as flexible and accessible as possible throughout the season, and so more courses will also be added as they are confirmed.

FOUNDATION OF FOOTBALL COACHING COURSES

This course is designed for coaches working with beginner players to competent level players of varying age groups (U8s up to seniors).

You will learn the basics of techniques as well as learning about basic playing principles of the game, along with many coaching tips in a fully practical environment. Coaches will participate in group discussions and tasks with the goal of exchanging ideas and experiences.

The course goes for 8 hours and can be delivered over one full day or across two nights, and the course fee is $100 which must be paid up front.

Upcoming FOF courses:

2026 – September 13^th (9am-5pm), Cromer Park

https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=691a84d1a7260f001a775f5c (register via Microsoft edge or safari)

2026 – October 24^th (9am-5pm), Cromer Park

https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=6937b180a1002200196503fb (register via Microsoft edge or safari)

There are also 2 online modules to complete as part of this course which should take about 30 minutes in total. This course is also a pre-requisite for the C Diploma.

Football Australia has recently moved learning platforms to etrainu. If this is your first time accessing the platform, you will need to complete a couple of steps.

1. Head to the Play Football website and to register as a coach with your local club.

2. If you do not have a club to register for yet in 2026, Register for the Learner NSW club instead.

2. After completing Steps 1-2, you will need to wait 3-4 hours before being able to use the etrainu link here below to access the new learning platform. Please ensure you log in as a ‘Learner’.

3. Visit the Find a Course page HERE to view all our upcoming coaching courses.

Chrome occasionally does not work, to register please use safari or Microsoft Edge

C DIPLOMA COACHING COURSE

The Football Australia C Diploma is the first step into advanced coach education, providing coaches with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively develop players aged 12 years and above.

Throughout the course, coaches learn how to deliver engaging, player-centred training sessions while developing a deeper understanding of both the technical and tactical aspects of the game.

Topics covered include:

• Developing and coaching core football techniques, including passing, receiving, dribbling, striking the ball and defending.
• Understanding the key principles of attack and defence, and how they apply within a team environment.
• Planning, delivering and reviewing effective training sessions using Football Australia’s coaching methodology.
• Creating learning environments that encourage player development, decision-making and game understanding.

Who: Coaches who have done the Foundation of Football course (a pre-requisite) and want to progress to the next level – this is not a beginner course. Coaches must be at least 18 years old. It is ideal for those looking to build on the foundations of community coaching and progress along Football Australia’s accredited coaching pathway.

Duration: 4 full days (9am to 4:30pm) plus various online learning modules. Requires 100% attendance and completion to pass.

Dates: 2025/26 C Diploma – MWFA #1

2026 – September 19,20, 26 & 27 (9am-4:30pm), Cromer Park

Enrolement Link – Click here to register