Football NSW has announced the 2025/2026 Coach Education Course Calendar which was developed in collaboration with the Member Associations to prepare coaches ahead of the 2026 season.
As part of their continued commitment to developing coaches across the state, Football NSW will be offering a wide range of coach education courses this year, including:
- 34 C Diploma Courses
- 10 B Diploma Courses
- 2 Goalkeeper B Diploma Courses
- 6 Foundations of Goalkeeping Courses
- Over 50 Foundation of Football Courses
- 5 JDL Certificate Courses
Additional C Diploma courses will be rolled out in partnership with their Member Associations in the coming months.
Coaches are encouraged to reach out to their local association for details on locally available Foundation of Football courses.
These offerings reflect Football NSW’s dedication to making coach education more accessible and to supporting the growth of high-quality coaching at all levels of the game.
Football NSW’s Coach Education Manager Chris Adams emphasised that making coach education accessible throughout New South Wales is essential for improving the game.
“Providing accessible coach education across all corners of New South Wales is vital to the growth and quality of our game,” Adams said in a press release.
“Whether you are in metropolitan Sydney or regional branches, every coach deserves the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills.
“I’d also like to extend a sincere thank you to our dedicated team of Coach Education Tutors, without their passion, expertise, and tireless efforts, none of this would be possible.”
Football NSW has announced that the B Diploma Course will be taken on the road in 2025/2026, with sessions planned for Wollongong, the Riverina, and the Western Branch.
These locations have been chosen to make the course more accessible and to better support coaches in regional areas of New South Wales.
Football NSW Regional Manager Andrew Fearnley said they’re thrilled to expand regional coach development by adding a second B Diploma course.
“We are excited to continue our growth of coach development in regional football through adding in a second B Diploma for the upcoming 2025/26 coach development calendar,” Fearnley said in a press release.
“This is due to our efforts and support for a strong number of C Diploma courses and participation within each branch.”
Including the Riverina Branch is a significant step in strengthening support for regional communities.
There continues to be strong interest in coaching courses across the Western and Southern Branches, with a return to Bathurst following record enrolments during the 2024–2025 season.
Expanding the availability of coaching courses is a key part of Football NSW’s efforts to implement its Benchmarking & Standards across Junior and Youth Competitions.
This ensures clubs meet the required Minimum Technical Qualifications, helping to raise the standard and consistency of coaching statewide.
With this course calendar, Football NSW reaffirms its commitment to offering clear development pathways and practical learning opportunities for coaches of all experience levels, no matter where they’re based.
More information on course dates, venues and registration details can be found HERE.
