Football West announces ‘A’ Licence coaching courses in Perth

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Football West has announced the upcoming schedule of Football Australia/AFC ‘A’ Licence Courses to be held in Perth.

The course is for coaches already holding an accredited Football Australia/AFC ‘B’ Licence or recognised equivalent qualification.

The course sets out to educate candidates 18 years of age and older with a specific focus on the 11v11 aspects of the game. Furthermore, the course gives coaches a chance to apply the National Curriculum holistically to develop semi-professional, State, and Institute/Academy and National Youth League teams.

In addition, the course is set to allow coaches to understand and utilise the Coach Expertise Model, in the improvement of the Performance Phase, Building Blocks and development of the key coaching competencies of Training, Match and Management.

The focus of the coaching competency on the ‘A’ Licence is on the collective tactical aspect of teaching players how to apply the Principles of Play.

This is usually referred to as ‘systems of play’ and/or a ‘style of play’ and involves teaching players in ’the big picture’. There is more emphasis on analysing effective ways of attacking and defending and teaching player behaviours in practices involving the whole squad and in games ranging from 9v9 to 11v11.

The ‘A’ Diploma is a minimum of 180 hours in duration and will be delivered mostly in blocks of 2-3 or 4 days, online and face to face over a period of 12 months.

The first two days will cover the Strength and Conditioning component of the course. This will be held on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022 at Perth Soccer Club, Dorrien Gardens, Lawley Street, from 9am to 5pm. The remaining venues are to be confirmed.

Registrations can be made here.

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FCA hosts elite GK workshop with world-class coach Eric Steele

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FCA, in conjunction with PFT director Roy Hunter, have organised one of the world’s best GK coaches to show some GK activities.

Date and time: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEDT

Location: De Chene Reserve, 193 Urquhart Street Coburg, VIC 3058

ERIC STEELE is regarded as one of the world’s best GK coaches and has agreed to conduct a 90-minute practical series of goalkeeping drills and activities for FCA, whilst here in Melbourne working with Roy Hunter and his Premier Football Tuition group.

Eric has worked at the highest level of club and international football including spells at both Manchester United and Manchester City, Aston Villa, Derby County, Middlesbrough and across all levels of the England national teams. He has also been a GK coach educator for the English FA for many years.

The Goalkeepers he has worked with include such legends of the game as David De Gea, Emiliano Martinez, Edwin Van Der Sar, Joe Hart, Peter and Kasper Schmeichel and Jack Butland to name but a few of the many he has coached and mentored.

The session will include activities focusing on such topics as:

  1. a) GK’s and outfield players working in harmony on possession of the ball.
  2. b) Defending the goal
  3. c) Multi Saves- Chaos
  4. d) Decision Making in 1 v1 situations

Football Australia continue to support our FCA series of coach education workshops and once again has generously allowed attendees 2 CPD hours towards coach re accreditation.

FCA Members- FREE with Member Discount Code

Non FCA Members $24.61

Bookings via EVENTBRITE only:

Link here for bookings

Football NSW to Build on 2024 Participation Record in 2025

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Football NSW are aiming to develop on the extraordinary numbers of the 2024 season that saw more than 260,000 players take to the pitch. The announcement comes as part of the national Play Football campaign.

With NSW being one of Australia’s largest participation states for football, the federation’s push for more numbers is a welcome target for football in the country.

Football NSW CEO John Tsatsimas spoke with enthusiasm about the sport’s trajectory, highlighting its inclusive nature.

“Football continues to be the sport of choice for the NSW and Australian community, providing a positive environment for participants of all ages and abilities,” Tsatsimas mentioned via Football NSW official press release.

“We have had unprecedented growth in players, coaches, referees and volunteers, with exponential growth in the female game.”

The statistics paint a promising picture of the sport’s expansion, with 2024 registering a 9% increase in player numbers from the earlier season. This translates to over 20,000 new participants.

Perhaps most significantly with the effect of the Women’s FIFA World Cup of 2023, female participation surged by 17%, with more than 9,000 women and girls joining the sport, accounting for nearly half of the total growth.

Maintaining and increasing Women and girls’ levels in the sport are crucial points for development of the Australian game and will be key for the continued rise in participation numbers.

The organisation is now actively encouraging early registration for the 2025 season to ensure players can secure spots with their preferred local clubs, with help from the updated Play Football website.

Beyond player participation, Football NSW is expanding its focus on supporting roles within the sport. The 2024 season witnessed record numbers in coaching, refereeing, and volunteering positions, all crucial components of the game’s ecosystem.

The need for more people joining non-player roles through all levels of the game in NSW is evident with John Tsatsimas pointing out himself the necessity for the 2025 Season.

“There’s a place for everyone in our sport, and we look forward to welcoming new and returning participants for the 2025 season,” Tsatsimas explained via Football NSW official press release.

For those interested in contributing to the sport beyond playing, Football NSW has established comprehensive pathways.

The Football NSW Coach Hub provides resources and guidance for aspiring coaches looking to shape the next generation of footballers.

Additionally, the Referee Hub offers opportunities for individuals to engage with the sport from a different perspective while maintaining an active lifestyle.

With football’s exciting growth continuing in Australia with the expansion and promising viewership numbers of the 2024-25 professional A-leagues, it is always important for the sport that the participation numbers of state leagues and amateur local clubs follow the trend.

Register now for 2025 by clicking here.

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