Hong Kong Football Association Ltd

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the HKFA Coach Education Division has taken the following measures:

-Coach Education Division office will be closed until further notice.

(Affected services include: certificate collection and employment proof letter collection.)

- Coaches are required to send the Coach Registration Document or Coaching Practice Log by post to HKFA

-The following coaching workshops will be postponed until further notice.

[Coach Workshop] Youth Development Workshop A (U13-U15) (10 Points)

[Coach Workshop] Youth Development Workshop B (U16, U18) (10 Points)

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at coach@hkfa.com or Facebook Messenger

Important Information: Continuing Education Point System

Important Information: Coaching Course Restructuring


Acceptance List	23/12/2019 - 14/4/2020	HKFA B Coaching Certificate Course [15]
Acceptance List	4/5/2020 - 22/6/2020	HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [63] Latest Schedule
Acceptance List	Postponed	AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15]
Acceptance List	16/4/2020 - 29/4/2020	HKFA Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6] Latest Schedule
-	Cancelled	HKFA C Coaching Certificate Course [38]
Acceptance List	17/4/2020 - 29/4/2020	BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6] Latest Schedule


-	3/9/2019,6/12/2019, 5/5/2020	[Coach Workshop] Grassroots Development Workshop (U6,U8) (10 Points)
-	22/9/2019,18/10/2019, 15/1/2020,2/4/2020	[Coach Workshop] Golden Age Development Workshop(U10,U12) (10 Points)
Postponed	15/9/2019,8/3/2019,3/5/2020	[Coach Workshop] Youth Development Workshop A (U13-U15) (10 Points)
Postponed	29/9/2019,23/3/2020, 10/5/2020	[Coach Workshop] Youth Development Workshop B (U16,U18) (10 Points)


HKFA Coaching Practice Guidance Notes	2018-19 Coach Registration form (PDF format)
Youth Football Leader Certificate Course Level 2	2019-20 Coach Registration form (PDF format)
HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course
Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course
BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme
HKFA Coaching Practice Application Form


In view of the latest development of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the following courses will be postponed until April, we will continue to evaluate the situation, and will continue to postpone if necessary.

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [63] - (Participants who cannot have 80% attendance can apply for a refund and give a higher priority of enrolling the next available course during the 2020-2021 season. Refund Application until 15/3/2020)

HKFA Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6] - (Participants who cannot attend ALL session can apply for a refund OR arrange the next available course during the 2020-2021 season. Refund / Rearrange Application until 15/3/2020)

BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6] - (Participants who cannot attend ALL session can apply for a refund OR arrange the next available course during the 2020-2021 season. Refund / Rearrange Application until 15/3/2020)

AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15] - (waiting for the latest schedule)

HKFA C Coaching Certificate Course [38] - Course Cancelled (Participant will refund through cheque in May and give a higher priority of enrolling the next available course during the 2020-2021 season.)

*If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff by email (coach@hkfa.com) or Facebook Messenger.


The HKFA will organize a workshop. Details are as follow:

Date: February 22, 2020 Time: 19:30-22:00 Venue: Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre Quota: 80 Persons Medium of Instruction: Cantonese Course Fee: Free Requirements: All coaches All practice coaches, grassroots leaders and planners
Application period from now until February 10, 2020.
Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 20 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com

Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

The HKFA will organize a match analysis workshop. Details are as follow:

Date	Time	Location	Content
February 3	1900-2100	Hong Kong Sports Institute	Briefing Session
February 6	1030-1730	TBC	Observe match
February 7	1030-1730	TBC	Observe match
February 9	1030-1730	TBC	Observe match
February 13	1900-2100	HKFA Meeting Room	Analysis Presentation

Quota: 24

Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 20 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com

Application period from now until January 31.

Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.


The HKFA will organize a coaching seminar on 16^th February 2020. Details are as follow:

Date：February 16, 2020
Time：19:00-22:00
Venue：Hong Kong Sports Institute Lecture Theatre
Speaker：CHEUNG Kin Fung, YU Siu Chee, Ron
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Topic: Game Analysis - AFC U-19 and U-16 Championship
Quota: 100

Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com
Application period from now until February 12, 2020.
Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

*If you could not attend the seminar after reservation, please contact the Coach Education Division immediately by email (coach@hkfa.com) . We will allocate the seat to other coaches in need, thank you!


HKFA will launch the BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6] on 4^th－14^th February 2020. With a total of 18 hours and 40 places, the course aims to nurture them as planners of grassroots football activities and organize football events in the region to let more teenagers know football. Participants who complete a 12-hour Coaching Practise after completing the course can apply for admission to the HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course.
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)
Application period: From now on until 17^th January, 2020
General Information, Timetable ,Application Form, Organizations Recommendation Form
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937301


The Association will organize the HKFA C Coaching Certificate Course [38] from 11^th February 2020 – 7^th April 2020. All registered D Licence coaches are cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 40. The Association’s Technical Development Department will select the final enrollment list according to applicant’s coaching experience in football. The application period is 13^th– 15^thJanuary 2020.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)

The application period is 13^th– 15^thJanuary 2020.

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Selection Criteria, Timetable

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 2193 7301


The HKFA will organize Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6] from 1^st February, 2020－14^th February, 2020. “Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course” as a prerequisite of HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course. This course does not have assessment and aim to educate anyone 18-year-old or above who is interested in coaching. This course will set the foundation for beginner coaches and increase the number of grassroots coaches. From 2019-20 season, applicants of HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course must possess Grassroot Leader Certificate or equivalent qualification. The course is to arrange football activities for children under 8-year-old. Total duration of the course is 18 hours with 9 hours of theory and practical sessions respectively. Participants need to finish 12 hours of coaching practice to award the certificate.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)
Application period is 6^th - 8^thJanuary 2020
General Information, Timetable
Applicants please come to our office in person to apply. ALL documents and payment MUST be presented at the time of application

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 2193 7301.

The HKFA will organize HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [63] from 3^rd February 2020 – 26^th March 2020. Course content includes: grassroots and youth development, the role of Hong Kong youth coaches and technical development. After completion of the course, participants will be able to organize football training for youths under 12 years old and assist in club administrative work for youth and grassroots training. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 40 candidates for each course. (Please refer to Selection Criteria)

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)

Requirements：	Age 18 or above Registered Youth Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Planner OR
	Players, coaches or staff recommended by Hong Kong Premier League clubs (With recommendation letter and registration proof) OR;
	Former 1st Division/Primer League professional player or Hong Kong Representative Team player (Youth Representative Team player is NOT eligible)

The application period is 2nd – 6th January 2020. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 2/1/2020)

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [62]

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff Mr. Mak at 2193 7301.


The Association will organize the AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15] from 8^th February 2020 – 11^th March 2020. All interested persons aged 18 or above are cordially invited to apply for participation in this course. The Association's Technical Development Department will select the final 20 enrollments according to the Selection Criteria in football. The application period is 27th – 31st December 2019.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in Chinese .

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Selection Criteria,

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937367


HKFA will launch the BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6] on 3^rd－20^th December 2019. With a total of 18 hours and 40 places, the course aims to nurture them as planners of grassroots football activities and organize football events in the region to let more teenagers know football. Participants who complete a 12-hour Coaching Practise after completing the course can apply for admission to the HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course.
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)
Application period is 8^th - 17^thNovember 2019
General Information, Timetable ,Application Form, Organizations Recommendation Form
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937367

The HKFA will organize Goalkeeping Workshop. Details are as follow:

Date：3 November 2019

Time：1800-2230

Venue：Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre

Speaker：Mr. Poon Kwong Tak

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

**both theory and practical sessions**

Quota: 40

Course fee: Free
Requirements: All coaches

Coaches MUST attend the workshop on time in order to receive 5 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system or email to application.coach@hkfa.com.

Application period is 15^th November 2019 – 25^thNovember 2019. Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff Mr. Chin at 2193 7367.

*If you could not attend the workshop after reservation, please contact the Coach Education Division immediately by email (coach@hkfa.com). We will allocate the seat to other coaches in need, thank you!

The HKFA will organize HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [62] from 2^nd November 2019 – 21^st December 2019. Course content includes: grassroots and youth development, the role of Hong Kong youth coaches and technical development. After completion of the course, participants will be able to organize football training for youths under 12 years old and assist in club administrative work for youth and grassroots training. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 40 candidates for each course. (Please refer to Selection Criteria)

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)

Requirements：	Age 18 or above Registered Youth Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Planner OR
	Players, coaches or staff recommended by Hong Kong Premier League clubs (With recommendation letter and registration proof) OR;
	Former 1st Division/Primer League professional player or Hong Kong Representative Team player (Youth Representative Team player is NOT eligible)

Application period is 8^th – 11^th October 2019.(Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 8/10/2019)

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [62]

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff Mr. Chin at 2193 7367.


The Association will organize the HKFA B Coaching Certificate Course [15] from 23^nd – 31^st December 2019 and 9^th ^– 14^th April 2020 . According to the instruction from Asian Football Confederation, all registered C Coaching Certificate Holders cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 24. The Association’s Technical Department will select the final enrollment list according to applicant’s coaching experience in football.
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully before apply for the course.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese (English Handout)
The application period is from 25th - 31th October 2019.
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure

The HKFA will organize Women's Football Workshop. Details are as follow:

Date：26&27 September,2019
Time：1900-2230
Venue：Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre
Speaker：Michelle Wilcock (Manchester United Soccer Schools Coach)
Medium of Instruction: English
Content：
1. Train/deal with players of different abilities in a football session
2. Improve the vision of girl player in the game
3. A holistic approach to support an all rounded development of girl players
both theory and practical sessions

Quota: 40
Priority:
1. Jockey Club Youth Football Training Scheme-Women's Regional coaches and mentor
2. Coaches work with girls/women's teams/clubs
3. HKFA registered coaches

Coaches MUST attend both sessions on time in order to receive 10 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system or email to application.coach@hkfa.com.
Application period is 10^th September 2019 – 16^thSeptember 2019. Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

*If you could not attend the seminar after reservation, please contact the Coach Education Division immediately by email (coach@hkfa.com) . We will allocate the seat to other coaches in need, thank you!


The Association will organize the HKFA C Coaching Certificate Course [37] from 2^nd October 2019 – 27^th November 2019. All registered D Licence coaches are cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 40. The Association’s Technical Development Department will select the final enrollment list according to applicant’s coaching experience in football. The application period is 10^th September 2019– 13^thSeptember 2019.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in English/Chinese .
The application period is 10^th September 2019– 13^thSeptember 2019.

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Selection Criteria, Timetable

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937367


The HKFA will organize a Futsal workshop on 12th & 16th of September. Details are as follow:

Topic: Attacking Power Play
Speaker: Mr. Tsang Wai Chung (HKFA Futsal Manager)
Quota: 60 persons
Continuing Education Points: 5 Points
Application Requirement: ALL register coaches

Theory
Date: 12th September 2019
Time: 19:30-22:00
Venue: Hong Kong Sports Institute (Room 2B)

Practical
Date: 16th September 2019
Time: 21:00-23:00
Venue: Tseung Kwan O Sports Centre
Application starts from now - 10th September.

If application exceed quota, acceptance result will be notified through Online Coach System