MWFA is pleased to confirm that we will be hosting two new coaching courses during the current off-season at Cromer Park, for any coaches who might find it more convenient to attend during this period. More information, dates and registration links are below. Please note that the Foundation of Football course (or a Skill Training or Game Training Certificate from the last 3 years) is a pre-requisite to register for the C-Diploma.
FOUNDATION OF FOOTBALL
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 across 2 nights, and the course fee is $100 which must be paid up front. We are pleased to confirm that if you are an MWFA registered coach in the 2024 season, we will fully reimburse you the course fee upon completion of all sessions and online tasks.
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.
Dates: Monday December 2 and 9
Time: 5:45pm to 9:45pm (both nights)
Venue: Cromer Park
C-DIPLOMA
Designed for coaches of U8s up to seniors who wish to take their coaching to the next level (the Foundation of Football course is pre-requisite and you must be at least 18 years old).
You will learn in depth how to develop communication, decision making and technical skills through session planning, various coaching methodology, as well as match day coaching, in a mix of practical and theory with many opportunities to practice coaching, receive feedback and work with other coaches.
The course fee is $950 which includes lunch for all 4 days, and there are also 12 online modules that take about 4 hours to complete.
Dates: Sunday February 2, 9, 16 and 23
Time: 9am to 4:30pm (all 4 days)
Venue: Cromer Park