COACH EDUCATION
Better Coaches | Better Players
NZF LEARN
NZF Learn offers coaches the opportunity to learn in their own time, whilst still holding onto the most important part of a course: the in-person engagement with peers, and educators and the quality conversations which take place at those times.
The three updated community courses below are now available. These courses consist of both online modules and an in-person practical component.
To register for a course practical component, please see below for available sessions and click to register. We encourage you to complete the online modules before attending the practical session.
Please note that delivery of the Senior Level One Coaching Award and Junior, Youth, and Futsal Level Two Coaching Awards will remain the same for 2024. Please see below for upcoming courses.
NZF ADVANCED COACHING COURSES & MASTERCLASSES
For coaches looking to start or further their journey on the Advanced Coaching Pathway
This course is aimed at coaches looking to provide a comprehensive programme for Junior Footballers (grassroots/talented players aged 9-12 years), allowing them to flourish both as young players and as young people. Focusing on skill acquisition, it will provide coaches with the knowledge, tools and ability to create a development programme that ensures that all players are involved in appropriate activities and the appropriate times.
Capital Football Offices, Petone Memorial Park
9:00am - 5:00pm
$575 + GST
JUNIOR COACHING COURSES
Suitable for those who coach from First Kicks to U12
The course covers the basics of coaching the 9 – 13 year old age group. The course focuses on understanding the specific needs of this age group, how to build fun and inclusive environments and how to develop players skills in a way that is appropriate for this phase of development.
THEORY + PRACTICAL MODULES
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn. There is no extra cost. Please select Capital Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Monday 1 July
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waiora Hub and Alex Moore Park
$40
The course covers the basics of coaching the 9 – 13 year old age group. The course focuses on understanding the specific needs of this age group, how to build fun and inclusive environments and how to develop players skills in a way that is appropriate for this phase of development.
THEORY + PRACTICAL MODULES
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn. There is no extra cost. Please select Capital Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Sunday 7 July
1:00pm-3:00pm
Douglas Villa Clubrooms
$40
The course covers the basics of coaching the 9 – 13 year old age group. The course focuses on understanding the specific needs of this age group, how to build fun and inclusive environments and how to develop players skills in a way that is appropriate for this phase of development.
THEORY + PRACTICAL MODULES
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn. There is no extra cost. Please select Capital Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Wednesday 3 July
6:30pm-8:30pm
Weka Park, Raumati
$40
This coaching award provides coaches with an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching junior players in the Discovery (4-8 years) and Skill Acquisition (9-12 years) Phases.
The Fun-damentals of Junior Coaching Award is for Team Leaders working with 4-9 year old players. Leading a team of 4-9 year olds is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. You can foster a lifelong love of the game and provide a foundation of skill and movement development for the next generation of players. Often in this age group, our Team Leaders wear many hats, acting as coaches, referees and chief fun officers! This course will provide valuable information on how to juggle the demands of training and Game Day and get the best out of this exciting age group.
THEORY + PRACTICAL MODULES
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 1 hour to complete. There is no extra cost. Please select Capital Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Ideally, you would complete the theory before the practical session.
Thursday 4 July
6:30pm-8:30pm
Newtown Park Clubrooms
Free
YOUTH COACHING COURSES
Suitable for those who coach from U13 to U17
This course builds on knowledge learnt in the Youth Level 1, offering the chance for enthusiastic coaches to holistically develop their players and ready them for the adult game. This course will help coaches develop their footballers not only as players, but as people too.
Sunday 30 June
9:00am - 3:00pm
Capital Football Offices | Petone Memorial Park
$60
This course has been postponed, new date TBC.
This course is ideal for coaches who want to work with groups of youth players aged 13-19 years and provides a fantastic insight into how to coach football at this important age. Full of modern coaching sessions that emphasise developing players in a fun environment, it is a great introduction for anyone with an interest in the youth game.The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 3 hours to complete. There is no extra cost. Please select Capital Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Ideally, you would complete the theory before the practical session.
SENIOR COACHING COURSES
Suitable for those who coach open aged teams
This first step for coaches of adult players provides information on how to organise enjoyable coaching sessions working on specific areas of technical development. Looking at areas such as “warm ups”, “what to do on game day” and “benefits of small sided games”, it is an informative starting point for coaches looking for guidance on the best way to coach adults.
Sunday 14 July
9:00am - 4:00pm
Capital Football Offices | Petone Memorial Park
$60
OTHER FEDERATION COURSES
See what other courses are being held around New Zealand by visiting other federation websites
COACHMATE
New Zealand Football, with support from McDonalds, is on the CoachMate app.
CoachMate makes coaching football fun and easy for the whole team. Improve your coaching skills with practice games and plans made by pro’s, get everyone in sync with team management, and learn how to set your team up to thrive on the app.
Download CoachMate for free for iOS and Android.
Capital Football, The Home Of Football, Bracken St, Petone, Lower Hutt,
Wellington, New Zealand, 5012
Postal Address: PO Box 33 283, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 4 586 5814