Coach Development Opportunities

Coach development is vital for developing knowledgeable and skilled coaches who can create positive and enjoyable learning environments for our players. Not only do they contribute to skill and performance development, but more importantly, they foster a lifelong passion for the game among all participants. By investing in coach development, we can significantly enhance the overall quality of football in our region, and hence we are committed to providing quality development opportunities for all our coaches.

This page outlines the upcoming courses offered by MFA, including the MiniRoos Certificate, Foundation of Football, SAP Coaching Workshop (U8-U12), 11v11 Coaching Workshop (U13+), Foundation of Goalkeeping, and the Football Australia/AFC C Diploma.

MiniRoos Certificate (U6-U10) - FREE

A 3-hour practical course for parents and coaches of players in the Discovery Phase encouraging the coach to develop practices that are based on FUN; no coaching but organising FUN football exercises to help players build a love for the game.

Dates:

Monday 5th May- 6pm-9pm at Doohan Oval, Oran Park home of Oran Park Rovers FC - Register Here
Expression of Interest Form

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Foundation of Football - $100 (Pre-requisite for C Diploma)

This course focuses on the delivery of practical sessions covering the fundamentals of techniques as well as learning about basic playing principles of the game. Aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to 15 years old.

This course has a total duration of 9 hours in person and is a prerequisite for the C Diploma.

Dates:

Friday 2nd, 9th and 16th of May 6pm-9pm at Cunningham Park, Gregory Hills, home of Gregory Hills FC - Register Here
Sunday 18th May 9am-6pm at Ambarvale Sports Complex, home of Bradbury Ambarvale FC - Register Here
Expression of Interest Form

Resources:

Foundation of Football Session Structure

SAP Coaching Workshop (U8 - U12) - FREE FOR ALL MFA MEMBERS

Designed for coaches working with players in the Skill Acquisition Phase (U8-U12), this workshop combines a 1-hour webinar with a hands-on 2-3 hour practical module. Emphasising core skills like First Touch, Striking the Ball, Running with the Ball, and 1 v 1, the workshop equips coaches with tools for structured training sessions. In addition to personalized feedback on session planning, delivery, and effective communication with players, coaches will learn to leverage valuable resources such as the MFA's partners Sport Session Planner.

Dates:

Expression of Interest Form

Resources:

11v11 Coaching Workshop (U13+) - FREE FOR ALL MFA MEMBERS

Designed for coaches working with players in the Game Training and Perfomance Phases (U13 - All Age), this workshop combines a 1-hour webinar with a hands-on 2-3 hour practical module, with an emphasis on the development of tactical awareness, perception and decision making through a game relate approach to training. In addition to personalized feedback on session planning, delivery, and effective communication with players, coaches will learn to leverage valuable resources such as the MFA's partners Sport Session Planner.

Dates:

Expression of Interest Form

Resources:

Game Training Certificate Participant Manual

Foundation of Goalkeeping & Goalkeeping Workshops

The Foundation of Goalkeeping course is designed as the first accreditation step for coaches, parents or volunteers who work with, or plan to work with goalkeepers of any standard across the country.

The training is designed with the player in mind and is based on how goalkeeper sessions should be delivered: safely and effectively and with a sense of fun. After completing the course, the student will be able to: Identify the training needs of goalkeepers, identify ways to make training inclusive for all participants, implement basic goalkeeper coaching principles, and create engaging goalkeeper sessions.

Dates:

Expression of Interest Form

Resources:

PlayFootball Goalkeeping Activities

C Diploma - Football Australia / AFC

For coaches looking to take the next step in their journey, whether they are coaching at a grassroots club or NPL level.

The Football Australia/AFC C Diploma is aimed at coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged approximately twelve (12) years of age and above. The course is designed to provide a logical connection to the Foundation of Football Certificate covering in greater detail:

The technical aspects of the game, including teaching the basics of passing, receiving, and dribbling with the ball, as well as defending strategies.
The principles of coaching and comprehension of the principles of play; and
The concept of teaching behaviour using various sorts of practice methods.

The minimum age to join the ‘C’ Diploma is 18 years old. The ‘C’ Diploma is a minimum of 60 hours in duration and is delivered in face to face contact over a period of several weeks or months.

Dates:

C Diploma 2 - February 2025
FEMALE C Diploma - February 2025
More information on the above C Diploma courses HERE
Expression of Interest Form

Resources:

The Football Coaching Process

Follow our Macarthur Football Association social media channels for updates regarding course dates in the Macarthur region.

For local clubs wishing to host a Community Coaching Course at their home ground please visit the "Host a Community Coaching Course" tab HERE or email the MFA Football Development Manager Matt Rootsey at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au

For more information on the Football Australia Coaching Pathways, please visit the site:https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/coach-pathways

For advanced coaches, to view upcoming Football NSW CPD Workshops, please visit the site: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/coaching-workshops/

Football Australia has recently moved learning platforms.

As this is your first time accessing the Football Australia Learning Centre, you will need to complete a couple of steps.

1. Use this link to create a PlayFootball account (or log in to your existing PlayFootball Account) and to register the person who will be completing the course.

2. After completing step 1, you will need to wait 3-4 hours, before being able to use the Football Australia Learning Centre link here to access the new learning platform.

Please ensure you log in as a ‘Football Australia Learner’ and then click on the registration links below to access the direct product page.

*Coaches are required to have had an active PlayFootball registration (2023 or 2024) to gain access to the Football Australia Learning Centre. If you have not yet registered for the 2024 season or are not currently coaching, we have established learner clubs.

To register to these learner clubs, please select your appropriate club below or head to ‘https://www.playfootball.com.au/club-registration-searchplease ‘and search for 'Learner', select the relevant state you are located in, and proceed with the registration process.

Support articles on how to register for these clubs can also be found online via the ‘Help Hub’ listed on PlayFootball. Coaches will be able to request support from the team via learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au

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