Acceptance List

23/12/2019 - 7/8/2020

HKFA B Coaching Certificate Course [15]

Acceptance List

8/6/2019-17/7/2020

AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15]

Acceptance List

7/7/2020 - 24/7/2020

C / D License Refresher Course

Acceptance List

In view of the latest development of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the following courses will have the following arrangement.

C License Refresher Course: The Theory part will be changed to an online course (17,21/7 1930-2230); the practical part will be postponed until further notice.

AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15]：The courses on July 13, 15 and 17 will be postponed until further notice.

The HKFA will organize a coaching workshop on 26th July 2020. Details are as follow:

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Manchester United and the Hong Kong Football Association organise online coaching courses for local football coaches. Nick Cox, director of the Manchester United Youth Training Academy, will work with Manchester United Youth Army coaches to provide youth training expertise in a variety of areas and conduct discussions through video. Two points will be awarded for completing each lesson, and a certificate issued by Manchester United will be awarded for completing all four lessons. The course will be taught in English. Details are as follow:

HKFA will launch the BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6]. 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.

The HKFA will organize two sports medicine online seminar on 11 and 13 June 2020. Details are as follow:

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been conferred with the ‘A’ Level Membership under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coaching Convention as of 1 August 2019, paving the way for Hong Kong licenced coaches to coach in any part of Asia. In order to comply with the provisions of the "AFC Coaching Convention", the HKFA has prepared the "HKFA Coaching Manual" as a guide for relevant regulations. The following are the highlights of the coaching manual:

HKFA requirement of Continuing Education Point for coaches

HKFA will provide the relevant certification documents required by the application to the coaches of HKFA's activities through e-mail. If the coach has taught the HKFA program from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, but has not received an email, please use the following website( https://forms.gle/qbg4iJbpxWX1og1M6 )to notify us.

      A spokesman for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) said today (May 15) that the Government will launch a One-off Grant to Registered Sports Coaches scheme under the second round of the Anti-epidemic Fund. The scheme is now open for applications. Each eligible registered sports coach can receive a one-off grant of $7,500. The scheme aims to provide immediate financial relief to eligible registered sports coaches whose coaching and teaching services have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures imposed by the Government.

In view of the latest development of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the following courses will have the following arrangement.

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [63] - Postponed until further notice

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 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.)

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:

1. All coaches
2. All practice coaches, grassroots leaders and planners

Application period from now until February 10, 2020.

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

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

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.

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^th January 2020.

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.