Coach Education
Coach Education is a key component in the Northern Suburbs Football development framework and the foundation for improving player experience. Northern Suburbs Football firmly believes that coaches play a pivotal role in player experience and through Coach Education, our aim is to ensure all participants have an enjoyable, safe and engaging experience, regardless of their ability, age or gender.
Coaching News
Community coaching development opportunities are the foundation of knowledge for any coach, parent or interested other involved in football. These are delivered by Northern Suburbs Football Community course presenters and are short in duration, locally available and free of cost to coaches associated with NSFA clubs.
The only requirement for you to receive these courses for free is that you be a registered coach on PlayFootball with an NSFA member club.
If you do not wish to register in PlayFootball, or if you are an out of association coach, each course fee is $90.00. Please email jake.stephenson@nsfa.asn.au to advise when you register to attend the course.
Registration is compulsory for all courses. If you are unable to attend any course you registered to attend please notify jake.stephenson@nsfa.asn.au.
Please note: If you register to attend as a coach with an NSFA club and fail to attend, your club will be invoiced in the sum of $90.00.
Education Opportunities
2022 Course Updates
We have made a change to how the Skill Training Certificate and Game Training Certificate are obtained within NSFA to a ‘blocked approach’ demonstrated in the diagram below.
Formal Learning Pathway
- To achieve your desired accreditation you will need to complete Block 1, Block 2 and Block 3 ST OR Block 3 GT
Once you have completed your Block 1 AND Block 2 you can choose which Block 3 you would like to complete.
Example – Block 1, Block 2 and ‘Block 3 ST’ will mean you achieve your Skill Training Certificate. Subsequently, now to achieve your Game Training Certificate you only need to attend the Block 3 GT in isolation
Example – Block 1, Block 2 and ‘Block 3 GT’ will mean you achieve your Game Training Certificate. Subsequently, now to achieve your Skill Training Certificate you only need to attend the Block 3 ST in isolation
Note – Once you have achieved Block 1 and Block 2 you do not need to repeat these modules again.
Informal Learning Pathway
- If you would like to extend your footballing knowledge without working through the entire Formal Learning Pathway (all Blocks for the Skill or Game Training certificates), you can attend Block 1 or Block 2 modules as isolated development opportunities to develop your understanding of the game
Community Coaching Courses
Please contact NSFA Coach Development Manager – Jake Stephenson (jake.stephenson@nsfa.asn.au) if you would like coach education resources to further your development.
The NSFA Youth Coach Development Program is a coach education program for young adults, 15 – 22 years of age.
This program is exclusive to NSFA members, with the aim to upskill young football lovers from the region. Participants are required to attend all sessions of the program and will gain their FA Skill Training Certificate as a result.
September YCDP
- Youth Coach Development Program – 29th/30th September, 9am-2pm, Charles Bean Oval, Lindfield.
If you have any questions about our next YCDP, please email Jake Stephenson (jake.stephenson@nsfa.asn.au)
July 2022
- Saturday 23rd July, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Thomson Park, Artarmon.
Course Overiew
The NSFA MiniRoos Certificate is FREE OF COST to all participants.
No courses currently scheduled.
The MiniRoos Certificate is designed for coaches/managers/volunteers involved with age groups Under 6 – Under 11. The course is focussed on creating an ENGAGING, ENJOYABLE and ORGANISED environment, to guide our children to fall in love with football.
Participants will learn:
- How to set up fun games and activities
- How to deliver games and activities
- How to organise players / teams
- How to modify activities to increase player enjoyment and engagement
- How to approach game day
- The match day rules of the various MiniRoos age groups
June 2022
- Wednesday 1st June, 6:30pm to 8pm, Online via Zoom.
Block Overview
The NSFA Introduction to Coaching Module is FREE OF COST to members of the NSFA (Players, volunteers, coaches).
The module will cover the following topics:
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Coaching Approach and Context
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Holistic Coach Development
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Football Australia Coaching Process
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SAP and Game Training Overview
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Managing Others
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Training Environment
If you are not a member of the NSFA, this module will cost $20.00. You will be invoiced prior to the module commencing.
You must have completed Block 1 before attending this session if you intend to complete the Formal Learning Pathway to receive your Skill Training or Game Training Certificate.
June 2022
- Saturday 4th June, 1:30pm to 6pm, Thomson Park, Artarmon.
Block Overview
The NSFA How We Coach Module is FREE OF COST to members of the NSFA (Players, volunteers, coaches).
The module will cover the following topics:
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Role of the Coach
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Rapport Building
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COMETS (Communication, Organisation, Management, Engagement, Teaching, Safety)
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Core Skill Delivery
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CHANGEIT
If you are not a member of the NSFA, this module will cost $35.00. You will be invoiced prior to the module commencing.
You must have completed Block 1 and Block 2 before attending this session.
June 2022
- Saturday 11th June, 1:30pm to 6pm, Thomson Park, Artarmon.
Block Overview
The NSFA Skill Training Module is FREE OF COST to members of the NSFA (Players, volunteers, coaches).
This module is designed to upskill coaches of age groups Under 9 to Under 13
The module will cover the following topics:
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Arrival Activities
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SAP Overview
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Skill Introduction, Skill Training, Skill Game Delivery
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Coaching the Individual
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Game-Based Approach
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Matchday Experience
If you are not a member of the NSFA, this module will cost $35.00. You will be invoiced prior to the module commencing.
You must have completed Block 1 and Block 2 before attending this session.
June 2022
- Saturday 18th June, 1:30pm to 6pm, Thomson Park, Artarmon.
Block Overview
The NSFA Game Training Module is FREE OF COST to members of the NSFA (Players, volunteers, coaches).
This module is designed to upskill coaches of age groups Under 14+
The module will cover the following topics:
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Arrival Activities
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Game Training Overview
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Passing Practice, Positioning Game, Game Training, Training Game Delivery
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Coaching the Individual
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Game-Based Approach
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Matchday Experience
If you are not a member of the NSFA, this module will cost $35.00. You will be invoiced prior to the module commencing.
Workshops/Expos
COACHING WORKSHOPS
Goalkeeper Coaching Workshop
Monday 8th August, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Charles Bean Oval, Lindfield
NSFA are delighted to announce a fantastic opportunity to attend a Goalkeeper Coaching workshop with one of the most experienced goalkeeping coaches in Australia.
Introducing Davide Del Giovine – a specialist goalkeeper coach who has previously worked with Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Sydney FC and was recently selected as the A-League All Stars Goalkeeping coach for their match against Barcelona!
Join NSFA and Davide as we look to provide Goalkeeping coaches with a bespoke workshop designed around you, the coach. Be prepared to bring your questions for an open forum discussion on the support you need from Davide and what further Goalkeeping insights would support you on the ground coaching.
We hope you’re excited for this unique opportunity – and we look forward to welcoming you and enhancing your learning as a coach!
If you have any questions regarding workshops please contact: Jake.stephenson@nsfa.asn.au
Our coaching expos offer a short introduction to coaching methods and principles based on the level of your team.
Turramurra Coaching Expo
Monday 28th March, 6:30pm-8pm at North Turramurra Recreation Area
Choose from:
- MiniRoos Coaching Certificate (U6-U8)
- SAP Workshop (U9-U12/U13)
- 11v11 Workshop (U13/U14+)
Hornsby Coaching Expo
Monday 11th April, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Rofe Park, Hornsby Heights
Choose from:
- MiniRoos Coaching Certificate (U6-U8)
- SAP Workshop (U9-U12/U13)
- 11v11 Workshop (U13/U14+)
Lane Cove Coaching Expo
Monday 2nd May, 6:30pm-8pm at Blackman Park, Lane Cove
Choose from:
- MiniRoos Coaching Certificate (U6-U8)
- SAP Workshop (U9-U12/U13)
- 11v11 Workshop (U13/U14+)
NSFA does not currently have a course scheduled. Please refer to playfootball.com.au for more information NSFA does not currently have a course scheduled. Please refer to playfootball.com.au for more informationGoalkeeper Coaching Courses
Coaching Opportunity Registration Form
FAQs
NSFA Community Coaching course are held primarily are the beginning of the season between February – April. Courses also take place towards the end of the season.
The Community Coaching course stream has FOUR courses on offer, which are all age appropriate based on the development phase you are coaching. Please see below;
| Age Groups | Player Development Phase | Coaching course |
| Under 6 – 8 | Discovery Phase | ALDI MiniRoos Certificate |
| Under 9 – 13 | Skill Training Phase | Skill Training Certificate |
| Under 14 – 17 | Game Training Phase | Game Training Certificate |
| Under 17+ | Performance Phase | Senior Certificate |
If you have 2-3 years coaching experience and wish to further your coaching knowledge you should consider attending an AFC/FFA C-licence course. Please head to myfootballclub.com.au for more information and where to find the next course information.
Some age group divisions have a minimum accreditation level for coaches, please see details below. However Northern Suburbs Football encourage all coaches, managers and parents to attend their age appropriate course.
Under 9 -13 Division 1 coaches must hold a current Skill Training Certificate.
Diamond League – All Diamond League coaches must hold a current Skill Training Certificate and/or Game Training Certificate
Under 14 – 18 Super League (Division 1) coaches must hold a current Game Training Certificate
Northern Suburbs Football launched the ‘Inspire’ coaching program to support community coaches in 2017. Inspire is an online platform to provide support, discussion, resources and session plans to community coaches within the Northern Suburbs Football Association.
Northern Suburbs Football offer coach mentoring opportunities to community coaches whereby FFA qualified coach educators will observe your session, providing assistance, tips and support in your club environment. Please contact Jake Stephenson (jake.stephenson@nsfa.asn.au).
Under 6 – 9 – Size 3 football
Under 10 – 13 – Size 4 football
Under 14+ – Size 5 football
As part of the Northern Suburbs Football coaching support program ‘Inspire’ you can receive weekly sessions to deliver for your community team. All sessions are tailored to community coaching, offering many different activities and levels of progression depending on your players ability. Sign up as a member of the Inspire program for further information.
Football Federation Australia’s National Curriculum provides community coaches with a season worth of session plans for all development phases. To view sessions please visit the PlayFootball resources centre.
As part of Northern Suburbs Football coach support program ‘Inspire’ coaches can sign up to receive weekly session plans, videos and coach tips and hints to support them in their club environment. Furthermore, NSFA has produced a coaching tool for age groups Under 6-8 and Under 9-13 to support coaches. Please head to the ‘Coaching Resources’ page to view and download your copy today.
A part from begin organised, having a positive attitude and enjoying every session with enthusiasm to match your players, you will require the following equipment to deliver a session that is enjoyable for the players and yourself.
Cones – 3 sets of 10 cones, of different colours
Bibs – 2 sets of different colour bibs. Depending on your age group have enough bibs to form teams
Balls – In a perfect world every player has a ball! If this cannot be achieved aim to have one ball per two players.
Wristwatch – Organisation and time management are key
Luxury items:
Poles – To use as goals on grass fields
Pop-up goals