CoachingThis qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the international level:
 observing player’s performances to determine the level of instruction required;- teaching techniques for players to acquire additional skills or improve existing skills;
- supervising practice sessions;
- planning, conducting, monitoring and adjusting an individualised long term, high performance training program, that incorporates water-based training;
- implementing sports first aid procedures and applying sports first aid;
- supervising the physical development of athletes;
- aiding in the psychological preparation of athletes to meet the need of high level training and competition;
- providing information about drugs in sport issues;
- applying the principles of eating for peak performance;
- organising and liaising with sports science support staff;
- planning and directing competition strategy;
- analysing the progress of competitions and giving signals/instructions to athletes;
- carrying out after competition analysis and evaluation of strategy and performance;
- undertaking related administrative tasks such as booking venues, organising tours,
- budgeting and arranging entry into competitions;
- implementing a talent identification and development program; and
- Recruiting players and other support staff.
Career Opportunities
The skills developed in this program are transferable and can be applied to a wide range of careers, on graduating; students will be able to use their skills and knowledge to enhance their employment opportunities as a high performance coach, director of coaching or sports development manager in their chosen sport both nationally and internationally. Other graduates may choose to become coach educators within their governing body.
So if you are interested in becoming a football coach, whether it is at an elite level or for a local amateur football team, be prepared to work hard to get to the top. Typically, football coaches will have to start out by volunteering their services, or possibly working as an assistant coach. Most state or national coaches have had extensive experience playing at an elite level.
Coaches can be employed in various industries in both private and government sectors. However, full-time positions for professional football coaches are very few. Coaches can run a sports training facility and offer their coaching services.
Most sporting bodies have coaching development officers who are responsible for coordinating the many part-time and voluntary coaches who contribute to the sport.
Employment opportunities depend on the number of people playing various sports, corporate sponsorship and media coverage of sporting events, the performance of Australian sporting teams and individuals and the level of community interest/involvement in these performances. The growing acceptance of sport as part of a healthy lifestyle can potentially contribute to the growth of this occupation. Sports promotion and the professionalism in many sports can also possibly contribute to job opportunities.
Australian Football College offers Coaching courses through the following levels:
For more information about each course, contact AFC 1300 656 693 or email: admin@afc.edu.au
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