Hong Kong Football Association Ltd

Important Information: 2020-21 Coach Registration Guidance Notes


Acceptance List	23/12/2019 - 30/4/2021	HKFA B Coaching Certificate Course [15]
Acceptance List	18/11/2020 - 8/2/2021	HKFA C Coaching Certificate Course [38]
Acceptance List	10/11/2020 - 26/11/2020	Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [7]
Acceptance List	12/2020 - 6/2021	HKFA B Coaching Certificate Course [16]


-	-	[Coach Workshop] Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy (3 Points)
Due to venue issues, the schedule will be rescheduled until further notice	Postpone	[Coach Workshop] Women's Football Workshop: Attacking Principle (3 Points)
-	14/3/2021	[Coach Workshop] "HKFA Football Philosophy" Online Workshop: U6-U8 (5 Points) *FULL*
-	28/3/2021	[Coach Workshop] "HKFA Football Philosophy" Online Workshop: U10-U12 (5 Points) *FULL*


HKFA Coaching Practice Guidance Notes	2020-21 Coach Registration form (PDF format)
Youth Football Leader Certificate Course Level 2
HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course
Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course
BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme
HKFA Coaching Practice Application Form
*The Grassroots Football Leader/Planner and HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course Coaching Practice period of the 2018-2020 season can be extended to June 30, 2021

HKFA will hold two workshops about "Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy" apply in different age groups in March. Accepted coach who need to submit your coaching session plan before and after the workshop. Also please prepare one more electronic device for the in-class activities. Details are as follows:

Date

Time

Venue

Theme

Quota

Medium of Instruction

14/3/2021

(Sunday) *FULL*

19:30-22:30

ZOOM

U6 – U8

48 coaches per class

Cantonese

28/3/2021

(Sunday) *FULL*

U10 – U12

* The coaches who are coaching in the Hong Kong Football Association programmes this season will be given priority to enroll, and the highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority

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

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from 4/2/2021 to 11/2/2021. The selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

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

HKFA will hold four seminars about "Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy" in January. It is aimed to introduce our new " Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy " to our coaches. Details are as follows:

(Coach only needs to attend one day)

Date	Time	Venue	Quota	Medium of Instruction
8/1/2021 (Friday)*FULL*	1930-2230	ZOOM	50 Coach per Class	Cantonese
11/1/2021 (Monday)
18/1/2021 (Monday)
26/1/2021 (Tuesday)

*The Schedule is subject to modification if necessary

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 3 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from 23/12/2020 to 1/1/2021. The 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 hold four workshops about "Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy" from December to February. It is aimed to introduce our new " Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy " to our coaches. Details are as follow:

Time: 19:30 – 22:30

Venue: FTC Classroom and Pitch (Theory and Practical)

Quota: 50

Date	Time	Theme	Speaker	Language
Postponed	1930-2230	U6 – U8	Mr. Chilli Chiu	Cantonese
Postponed	1930-2230	U10 – U12	Mr. Chilli Chiu	Cantonese
Postponed	1930-2230	U14 – U16	Mr. Cheung Kin Fung	Cantonese
Postponed	1930-2230	U18– U23	Mr. Mixu Paatelainen	English

*The Schedule is subject to modification if necessary.

The application period is 30/11/2020 to 5/12/2020

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 3 Continue Education Points.

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The 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 HKFA will organize a coaching workshop on 27 November 2020. Details are as follow:

Date: 27-11-2020 (Fri)
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Venue: FTC Classroom and Pitch #2 (Theory and Practical)
Quota: 50
Speaker: Mr. Rambo Jose Ricardo, Mr. Mathew Pears
Language: English

Application Priority:
1. Women Representative Team Coach
2. Women's League Club Coaches
3. Jockey Club Women's Youth Football Program Coaches (Regional Program)
4. Other Coaches

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 3 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from now until 23/11/2020. The 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 B Coaching Certificate Course [16] from 25th – 31st December 2020 and1st – 6th April 2021. According to the latest 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. The application period is from 11th – 15th November 2020.

Quota: 24 Persons
Course Fee: HKD $ 22,000.00
Requirements: Registered C Coaching Certificate Holders

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

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
Application period is 11^th － 15^th Novmber, 2020. at 10:00 a.m. on 11/11/2020)

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure,

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact our staff by email coach@hkfa.com


The HKFA will organize two sport psychology webinar on 14 and 28 November 2020. Details are as follow:

Date: 14-11-2020 (Sat)
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 50

Date: 28-11-2020 (Sat)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 50

Speaker: Mr. Alex Tang (Sport Psychologist)
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: D or above

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from now until 8/11/2020. The 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 hold four seminars about "Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy" from November to December. It is aimed to introduce our new " Hong Kong Football Association Football Philosophy " to our coaches. Details are as follows:

(Coach only needs to attend one day)

Date	Time	Coach	Location	Quota	Medium of Instruction
19/11/2020 (Thursday)	1930-2230	A/B License Caoch	Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre	50 Coach per Class	Cantonese
25/11/2020 (Wednesday)		A/B/C License Caoch
8/12/2020 (Tuesday)		B/C/D License Caoch
16/12/2020 (Wednesday)		D License Caoch and Grassroots Football Planner / Leader

*The Schedule is subject to modification if necessary

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 3 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from now until 6/11/2020. The selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.


HKFA will organize Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6] ＆ [7] in November 2020. Each course 18 hours and provides 40 persons who complete 12 hours of internship after completing the course to apply for the Hong Kong Football Association "D" coaching course. The application period is 5^th － 7^th October, 2020.

Quota: 80 Persons
Course Fee: HKD $ 2,000.00
Requirements:
Age 18 or above （*As a local association, we aim to promote and develop more local coaches, therefore, the enrollment priority will be given to Hong Kong ID/passport holders first.）

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

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
Application period is 5^th － 7^th October, 2020. (Application open online(https://forms.gle/3sAjhqQJ7yHNA7Bs8) at 10:00 a.m. on 5/10/2020)

Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6]
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable,
Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [7]
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable,

**Students who have been given priority to enroll due to the cancellation of the previous course, please register on the following website. (https://forms.gle/Vbswt9SnrAiL2KtFA)

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact our staff by email coach@hkfa.com


The Association will organize the HKFA C Coaching Certificate Course [38] from 18th November 2020 – 8th February 2021. 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 24th – 28th September 2020. (Please see enclosed selection criteria)

Date: 11th November 2020 – 8th February 2021
Venue: Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre
Quota: 40 Persons
Course Fee: HKD $ 6,500.00
Requirements:
1)All registered D Licence coaches

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

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
Application period is 24th – 28th September 2020. (Application open online at 10:00 a.m. on 24/9/2020)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact our staff by email coach@hkfa.com


The HKFA will organize a coaching workshop on 8th & 12th of September. Details are as follow:

Topic: HKJC Junior Football Coach Workshop - Planning Different Training Method with Ball
Quota: 40 persons (First come first served basis)
Continuing Education Points: 5 Points
Application Requirement: D or above
Application Date: 25th - 30th August

Lesson 1
Topic: How to plan a session
Date: 8th September 2020
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Venue: Zoom

Lesson 2
Topic: Coach's Training Plan Sharing
Date: 12th September 2020
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
Venue: Zoom

If application exceed quota, acceptance result will be notified through On-line Coach System
Coaches MUST attend both sessions on time in order to receive 5 Continue Education Points
*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 HKFA D Coaching Certificate Courses [63] from 2nd September 2020 – 26th November 2020. All Registered Youth Football Leader, Grassroots Football Leader or Grassroots Football Planner aged 18 or above, first division league players in 2013-14 season or before, Hong Kong Premier League players, and those coaches, players and staff recommended by Hong Kong Premier League clubs (each Hong Kong Premier League club has only ONE nomination) are cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 40. The Association’s Technical Department will select the final enrollment list according to the Selection Criteria. The details are as follow:

Date: 2nd September 2020 – 26th November 2020
Venue: Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre
Quota: 40 Persons
Course Fee: HKD $ 4,800.00
Requirements:
1)Age 18 or above Registered Youth Football Leader/Registered Grassroots Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Planner OR
2)Players, coaches or staff recommended by Hong Kong Premier League clubs (With recommendation letter and registration proof); OR
3)Former 1st Division/Primer League professional player or Hong Kong Representative Team player (Youth Representative Team player is NOT eligible)

**Students who have been given priority to enroll due to the cancellation of the previous course, please register on the following website. (https://forms.gle/Vbswt9SnrAiL2KtFA)

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

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
Application period is 12 - 18 August 2020. (Application open online at 10:00 a.m. on 12/8/2020)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact our staff by email coach@hkfa.com


Due to the high number of applications for the captioned workshop last time, we will organize SIX more workshops. The quota is 40 persons each. The details are as follow:

SEMINAR 1: Goalkeeper Positions Training(2) (5 Points)

Date: 9/7/2020, 14/9/2020
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 2: Centre-Back Positions Training(2) (5 Points)

Date: 11/9/2020, 18/9/2020
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 3: FullBacks Positions Training(2) (5 Points)

Date: 21/9/2020, 28/9/2020
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 4: Midfielder Positions Training(2) (5 Points)

Date: 25/9/2020, 29/9/2020
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 5: Winger Positions Training(2) (5 Points)

Date: 5/10/2020, 8/10/2020
Time: 1930-220
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 6: Forward Player Positions Training(2) (5 Points)

Date: 6/10/2020, 13/10/2020
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 5 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from now until 12/8/2020. The 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 HKFA will organize SIX workshops on football player positions and roles. Details are as follow:

SEMINAR 1: Goalkeeper Positions Training (5 Points)

Date: 8/8/2020 (Saturday) , 11/8/2020 (Tuesday)
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Speaker: Mr. Poon Kwong Tak and Mr. Chan Yuk Chi
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 2: Centre-Back Positions Training (5 Points)

Date: 10/8/2020 (Monday) , 14/8/2020 (Friday)
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Speaker: Mr. Chan Wai Ho and Mr. Chan Yuk Chi
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 3: Right/Left-Back Positions Training (5 Points)

Date: 15/8/2020 (Saturday) , 18/8/2020 (Tuesday)
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Speaker: Mr. Cheung Kin Fung and Mr. Chan Yuk Chi
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 4: Midfielder Positions Training (5 Points)

Date: 17/8/2020 (Monday) , 21/8/2020 (Friday)
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Speaker: Mr. Chiu Chung Man and Mr. Chan Yuk Chi
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 5: Winger Positions Training (5 Points)

Date: 22/8/2020 (Saturday) , 25/8/2020 (Tuesday)
Time: 1930-220
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Speaker: Mr. Wong Chun Yue and Mr. Chan Yuk Chi
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

SEMINAR 6: Forward Positions Training (5 Points)

Date: 24/8/2020 (Monday) , 28/8/2020 (Friday)
Time: 1930-2200
Venue: Zoom
Quota: 40
Speaker: Mr. Jaimes McKee and Mr. Chan Yuk Chi
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Application Requirement: C or above (Highest level of coaching qualification will give a higher priority)

Coaches MUST attend the seminar on time in order to receive 5 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. The application starts from now until 12/8/2020. The 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!