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 developing coaches that are working with talented players aged 13-19 years or senior players. This course has been developed from researching best practice methods from all over the world and is based on The Professional Coaching Model, an approach that is structured to promote high level learning and allow coaches to design season long programmes to help their players solve football problems.
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This course is aimed at developing coaches that are working with talented players aged 13-19 years or senior players. This course has been developed from researching best practice methods from all over the world and is based on The Professional Coaching Model, an approach that is structured to promote high level learning and allow coaches to design season long programmes to help their players solve football problems.
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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, and should take around 1 hour to complete. There is no extra cost. Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Ilminster Intermediate School
Tuesday 29 April
6:00pm-8:00pm
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Childers Road Reserve
Saturday 26 April
1:00pm - 3.00pm
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, and should take around 1 hour to complete. There is no extra cost. Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Western Rangers FC
Monday 14 April
6:00pm-8:00pm
The Junior Level 2 course has been designed for coaches working with grassroots/aspiring players aged 9-13 years. It provides coaches with an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching junior players in Skill Acquisition (9-13 years) Phase.
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Western Rangers FC
Monday 15 April
6:00pm-9:00pm
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Palmerston North Marist
Wednesday 18 June
5:30pm - 7.00pm
The Junior Level 2 course has been designed for coaches working with grassroots/aspiring players aged 9-13 years. It provides coaches with an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching junior players in Skill Acquisition (9-13 years) Phase.
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Takaro AFC
Monday 19 May
5:30pm-8:30pm
The Junior Level 2 course has been designed for coaches working with grassroots/aspiring players aged 9-13 years. It provides coaches with an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching junior players in Skill Acquisition (9-13 years) Phase.
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Levin AFC
Monday 16 June
5:30pm-8:30pm
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Whanganui Athletic Clubrooms
Monday 12 May
6:00pm - 7.30pm
The Junior Level 2 course has been designed for coaches working with grassroots/aspiring players aged 9-13 years. It provides coaches with an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching junior players in Skill Acquisition (9-13 years) Phase.
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Whanganui Athletic Clubrooms
Monday 9 June
6:00pm-9:00pm
YOUTH COACHING COURSES
Suitable for those who coach from U13 to U17
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Childers Road Reserve
Friday 25 April
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Palmerston North Marist
Monday 28 April
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The NZF Youth Level 2 Coaching Award presents coaches working with players between the ages of 13 and 19 years with information to help provide age appropriate football practices. The course is designed to provide coaches with a clear idea of how to design appropriate practices and how these can be used to aid player development.
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn and there is no extra cost.
Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Redsox Sports Club
Monday 23 June
6:15pm - 9:00pm
The NZF Youth Level 2 Coaching Award presents coaches working with players between the ages of 13 and 19 years with information to help provide age appropriate football practices. The course is designed to provide coaches with a clear idea of how to design appropriate practices and how these can be used to aid player development.
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn and there is no extra cost.
Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Sport Taranaki
Wednesday 7 May
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The NZF Youth Level 2 Coaching Award presents coaches working with players between the ages of 13 and 19 years with information to help provide age appropriate football practices. The course is designed to provide coaches with a clear idea of how to design appropriate practices and how these can be used to aid player development.
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn and there is no extra cost.
Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Whanganui Athletic Clubrooms
Monday 23 June
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 team 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.
This course will help Coaches working with players aged 16+ years, involved in all 11v11 Football formats.
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn. There is no extra cost.
Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
High School Old Boys
Monday 28 April
5:30pm - 8:30pm
This first step for coaches of adult players provides information on how to organise enjoyable coaching sessions working on specific areas of team 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.
This course will help Coaches working with players aged 16+ years, involved in all 11v11 Football formats.
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn. There is no extra cost.
Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Sport Taranaki
Sunday 15 June
12:00pm - 3:00pm
This first step for coaches of adult players provides information on how to organise enjoyable coaching sessions working on specific areas of team 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.
This course will help Coaches working with players aged 16+ years, involved in all 11v11 Football formats.
The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn. There is no extra cost.
Please select Central Football as your Football Federation.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY
Practical Course Details
Course Cost: FREE
Whanganui Athletic Clubrooms
Monday 21 July
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
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