If you’re an aspiring female coach keen to take your first step on the advanced coaching pathway in 2023, get in quick to register for February’s female-only OFC C Licence course in Wellington.

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. 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 to be part of that environment is crucial for building and developing the game, especially with a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in our backyard next year and a real desire to get more female coaches into the game,” she says.

To enable applicants from as wide a range of backgrounds as possible, New Zealand Football will cover travel and accommodation costs.

“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.

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

Details

Female-only OFC C-Licence Course

Dates: 9–12 February, 2023

Location: Wellington (NZCIS)

Course Fees: $575 + GST. New Zealand Football will cover flights, accommodation and food costs.

Register here. Registrations are capped, so get in quick to reserve your place.

See below for further information.

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.

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;
• The opportunity to experience different coaching environments, Aotearoa New Zealand’s very own professional club the Wellington Phoenix;
• Help to develop holistically as a leader within football; and
• Help to strengthen and build capability within football clubs and federations throughout Aotearoa.

For details on other 2023 coaching courses, please go to www.nzfootball.co.nz/coaching/advanced-courses

Article added: Tuesday 13 December 2022