Football Australia 'C' Diploma
The main focus of the required coaching competency on the ‘C’ Diploma is on the technical aspects of the game, which includes teaching the techniques of passing & receiving, dribbling and finishing along with defending techniques to regain possession. The required technical knowledge will be supported with an understanding of The Principles of Play and the fundamentals of coaching. Participants will be introduced to the concept of teaching behaviour in different types of practice methods as part of the education program, but also to provide insight into the ‘B’ Diploma. The ‘C’ Diploma is a minimum of 60 hours in duration and may be delivered in a variety of ways to suit local conditions, with a combination of on-line and or face to face contact over a period of several weeks or months.
Football Australia/AFC 'B' Diploma
The focus of the required coaching competency on the ‘B’ Diploma is on the technical - tactical aspect of teaching players how to use the techniques in a small sided game, to score and how to prevent goals when the opponents have the ball. How players do that Is referred to as ‘playing the game’, which is when players in attack combine in small groups to keep possession and get closer to the opponent’s goal, and how they prevent opponent’s from doing that when they are defending. This may also be described as teaching players how to apply The Principles of Play, including transitioning from attack to defence and vice versa, the tactical relationship between the players and the lines and playing in zones, based on tactical understanding. Participants will be exposed to other forms of practice, to involve a squad of players to provide insight into the ‘A’ Diploma. The ‘B’ Diploma is a minimum of 120 hours in duration and will be delivered mostly in blocks of 2-3 or 4 days, on-line and face to face over a period of 6-12 months.
Football Australia/AFC Goalkeeping B Diploma
Aimed at coaches working with players who are able to play football at a standard where they can confidently pass and receive the ball and scan for information, aged approximately twelve (12) years of age and above. The course is designed to provide a logical connection to the Foundation of Goalkeeping Certificate covering in greater detail:
(1) the technical aspects of the game, including teaching the basics of passing, receiving, and running with the ball, as well as defending strategies;
(2) the principles of coaching and comprehension of the principles of play; and
(3) around to the concept of teaching behaviour using various sorts of practice methods.
To register for the Goalkeeping B Diploma, a coach must be:
- In possession of a valid Football Australia Foundation of Goalkeeping certificate and have held this diploma for a minimum of six (6) months.
- In possession of a valid Football Australia/AFC C Diploma.
- Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Football Australia/AFC A Diploma
Aimed at coaches working with highly competent to expert players aged sixteen (16) and above. The focus of the ‘A’ Diploma is to analyse the different ways teams apply the principles of attack and defence. Reference is made to research data to provide coaches with information that will challenge assumptions and influence strategic thinking when preparing teams to play. Coaches are assessed on their competency to coach players ‘in the game’ involving 9 v 9 to 11 v 11 practices.
This course is run by Football Australia. To register for the A Diploma, a coach must be:
- In possession of a valid Football Australia/AFC B Diploma (or international equivalent) and have held the B Diploma for a minimum twelve (12) months.
- Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Football Australia/AFC Professional Diploma
Aimed at coaches working with highly competent professional players. An intensive course with distance learning and post-course assignments. Four key themes— leading oneself, leading others, leading culture, and the business of football—are central to the course. Leadership, both on and off the field, and managing the demands of being a professional coach are heavily emphasised throughout the course to better equip students to handle the intricacies of the role.
This course is run by Football Australia. To register for the Pro Diploma, a coach must be:
- In possession of a valid Football Australia/AFC A Diploma (or international equivalent) and have held the A Diploma for a minimum twelve (12) months.
- Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Registrations for C and B Diplomas are available via the Football Australia Learning Centre. You can access the Learning Centre here
Coaches can access the Learning Centre by logging in with the email and password linked to their PlayFootball account. For any questions regarding the Learning Centre, please contact Football Australia: learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au