If you’re an aspiring female coach keen to take your first step on the advanced coaching pathway in 2024, get in quick to register for March’s female-only OFC C Licence course in Auckland.

Having a female-only C Licence course is about “building the base and then having the right support structures in place to help our coaches progress through their coaching journey,” says New Zealand Football women’s development manager Annalie Longo.

“One of New Zealand Football’s strategic priorities is about strengthening capability and leadership across women’s football,” Longo added, “part of this is building club capability and to be able to have girls only talent development environments.” 

“Ensuring there are opportunities for female coaches to be appropriately supported in that environment is crucial for building and developing the game,” Longo said, “to enable applicants from as wide a range of backgrounds as possible, New Zealand Football will support travel and accommodation costs as well as reduce the course fee.”

“Our priority is removing as many barriers to entry as possible,” says Longo, “by having a female-only course in what is traditionally a male-dominated space, we’re enabling participants who might not be comfortable in a course that’s mostly male.”

Applicants are invited from school, club and/or federation backgrounds.

Application Process

Register here - https://ofclearn.com/events/ofc-nzf-c-licence-2024-female-only/

All applicants are required to submit an endorsement from their school, club or federation.

Registration is not guarantee of your place on the course. 

Applications will close on the 25^th February 2024. 

The outcome of your application will be communicated by the 27^th February 2024. 

Details

Female-only OFC C-Licence Course

Dates: 22nd–25th March 2024

Location: Auckland 

Course Fees: $575 + GST. New Zealand Football will cover flights and accommodation for those travelling outside of Auckland.

See below for further information.

Course Outcomes

The course is focused on coaches taking their first steps onto the advanced coaching pathway and is designed to ensure a supportive network and community is built into the experience. The course is designed for coaches coaching in the Youth & Senior environments (players 14+ years). 

On successful completion of the OFC Female C-Licence candidates will have enhanced their skillset and mindset in the following areas:

1.      Knowledge of the technical, physical, psychological, and social requirements of modern football.

2.      Ability to plan, prepare, deliver, and reflect on coaching sessions for the development of players and teams.

3.      Ability to understand self and personal coaching philosophy.

The course will provide aspiring female coaches.

·  A supportive and safe environment and the opportunity to grow in a programme tailored to their needs.

·  Help to develop holistically as a leader within football. 

·  Help to strengthen and build capability within football clubs and federations throughout Aotearoa.

For details on other 2024 coaching courses, please go to NZ Football - Advanced Courses

For more information on the course please contact Aaron Mcfarland - aaron.mcfarland@nzfootball.co.nz

Article added: Friday 02 February 2024