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NEW B Diploma course announced for September - November 2026; scroll down for details.

 

Foundation of Football (South)

17 May 9am - 5pm

Wentworth Park sportsgrounds, Howrah (Pitch 4)

Register through the Football Australia learning centre: https://playfootball.com.au/coach/online-learning

This link will also provide information required, if you don't have a learning centre account.

Any questions regarding the course, please email Coaching@footballfedtas.com.au

For any registration issues - please email learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au


Foundation of Football (North)

31 May 9am - 5pm

Birch Avenue Soccer Grounds, Newstead

Register through the Football Australia learning centre: https://playfootball.com.au/coach/online-learning

This link will also provide information required, if you don't have a learning centre account.

Any questions regarding the course, please email Coaching@footballfedtas.com.au

For any registration issues - please email learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au


C Diploma course, Hobart area commencing March 22:

The course dates (spread over March to May ) are spread over 5 days

As with the Foundation of Football course, you will need to register through the learning centre, the link to register is below:

SESSIONS

C Diploma Hobart Session 1

22nd Mar 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm [Hobart]

Selfs Point Rd, New Town TAS

C Diploma Hobart Session 2

12th Apr 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm [Hobart]

KGV Park, Grove Rd, Glenorchy TAS

C Diploma Hobart Session 3

19th Apr 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm [Hobart]

Wentworth Park Sportsgrounds, Clarence St, Howrah TAS

C Diploma Hobart Session 4

17th May 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm [Hobart]

TBC

C Diploma Hobart session 5

24th May 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm Hobart

TBC

ENROLMENT LINK: https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=69893b7d1d8f7c00196d16bc

Foundation of Goalkeeping  - New

The Foundation of Goalkeeping course is designed as the first accreditation step for coaches, parents or volunteers who work with, or plan to work with goalkeepers of any standard across the country.

The training is designed with the player in mind and is based on how goalkeeper sessions should be delivered: safely and effectively and with a sense of fun. After completing the course, the student will be able to: Identify the training needs of goalkeepers, identify ways to make training inclusive for all participants, implement basic goalkeeper coaching principles, and create engaging goalkeeper sessions.

To register for the Foundation of Goalkeeping, a coach must be minimum fourteen (14) years of age.

The Foundation of Goalkeeping course is 8 hours in duration.

Expression of interest form: https://form.jotform.com/253351701560853
 

B Diploma - Statewide: 9 days, Friday 11th of September to Sunday 29th of November 

Aimed at coaches working with players who are able to play football at a standard where they can confidently pass and receive the ball and scan for information, aged approximately twelve (12) years and above.

The focus of the course is on teaching players how to use techniques and combine with each other to apply the principles of attack when the team is in possession, and the principles of defence when the team is out of possession. 

Coaches are assessed while coaching players in opposed practices and small sided games up to 8 vs 8.

To register for the B Diploma, a coach must be:

• In possession of a valid Football Australia/AFC C Diploma (or international equivalent) and have held the C Diploma for a minimum twelve (12) months.
   
• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.

The B Diploma is nine (9) 8-hour days in duration, spread across three months and with sessions in the North and South.

Link to Register: 

 C Diploma: 

The C Diploma course is designed to provide a logical connection to the Foundation of Football Certificate covering in greater detail:

• The technical aspects of the game, including teaching the basics of passing, receiving, and dribbling with the ball, as well as defending strategies;
• The principles of coaching and comprehension of the principles of play; and 
• The concept of teaching behaviour using various sorts of practice methods. 
  
  The Foundation of Football is a prerequisite for the 'C' Diploma.
• Aimed at coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged approximately twelve (12) years of age and above. The course is designed to provide a logical connection to the Foundation of Football Certificate covering in greater detail:
• To register for the C Diploma, a coach must be minimum sixteen (16) years of age.
• The C Diploma is four (4) 8-hour days in duration.

• Online modules available on Football Australia Learning Centre are to be completed prior to the commencement of the in-person course.

  Expression of interest form

• https://form.jotform.com/250377147471863
   

Foundation of Football:

The Foundation of Football is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to approximately fifteen (15) years old. This course is a prerequisite for the Football Australia/AFC C Diploma.

This course primarily targets coaches of children aged 5 to 11 years, however, it is also tailored to beginners and novices, making it suitable for adult teams with limited experience.

The Foundation of Football is a standalone course and not merely a module. The central focus of the course is to empower coaches to establish a safe and enjoyable environment for young players. It offers guidance on conducting engaging training sessions and provides pre-designed training plans for an entire season, alleviating coaches from the task of creating them themselves.

Coaches will participate in practical sessions covering the basics of techniques as well as learning about basic playing principles of the game. The course is mostly practical and not graded, allowing the student to participate in the training sessions if they so choose. The course also promotes participating in group discussions with the goal of exchanging experiences.

 

Mini Roos:

This course is for coaches of any level and is the introductory coaching course offered by Football Australia.  It is targeted at coaching children from 11 years of age and below.

The session is practical and encourages the coach to create games based on enjoyment. The focus is on learning by playing football. 

The secret to encouraging players to develop a love for the game without coaching is to organise enjoyable football activities.

The coaches will be exposed to fundamental game rules and guidance on creating an enjoyable and safe football environment.