Tag Archives: Coaching

AIFF to conduct first ever women-only AFC ‘C’ Diploma Course in Chhattisgarh in January 2022!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will conduct a special all-women’s AFC ‘C’ Diploma Coaching Course from January 4 to 10, 2022 in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh as a precursor to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup later that month and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup towards the end of the year. …

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Samoa merge coach education with futsal festival!

Budding futsal coaches in Samoa had the chance to apply their new skills at the end of a three-day MA Futsal Coaching Workshop last month, overseeing a futsal festival on Savai’i island which was attended by 80 kids. Run by Football Federation Samoa (FFS) Savai’i Development Manager Tala Salamasina and …

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Benigno Hernandez & Thomas Gronnemark round off AIFF Virtual International Coaching Conference 2021 on a high!

The AIFF Virtual International Coaching Conference 2021 came to an end on Sunday, December 5, 2021, with the last two sessions conducted by Benigno Hernandez Abeleira, a professor and digital content creator at MBP school of coaches, and Thomas Gronnemark, the throw-in coach for Liverpool FC, and many other professional …

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Andy Martino: Children are not miniature adults, need to deal with them differently!

The third and final day of the AIFF Virtual International Coaching Conference 2021 kicked off with a talk by AIFF Media Director Nilanjan Datta, followed by Southampton FC Football Development Manager Andy Martino on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Martino has been with the Saints for more than 20 years and …

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Manolo Marquez & Owen Coyle enlighten AIFF International Coaching conference attendees!

The afternoon session on Day 2 of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference on Saturday, December 4, 2021 was conducted by two coaches who have been plying their trade in India – Manolo Marquez and Owen Coyle, who shared their insights on the demands and various challenges they faced in …

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Dawn Scott: Train women as women, intensity doesn’t scare them!

The second part of the morning session on Day 2 of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference on Saturday, December 4, 2021 saw Dawn Scott take centre-stage. The Inter Miami Director of Performance spoke on the training demands of modern women footballers. Dr. Scott began by introducing the English FA’s …

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Scott O’Donell: Competitive games help not only young players but coaches as well!

Day Two of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference began with the former AIFF technical director Scott O’Donell on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The FIFA Coach Educator spoke about the progression of players and coaches from youth to professional football. AIFF Head of Coach Education Savio Medeira called O’Donell one …

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Set-Piece Coach Andy Parslow: Every opponent is its own puzzle, and requires unique approach!

The morning session of the opening day of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference on Friday, December 3, 2021 featured Tanzania Head Coach and FIFA Coach Educator Kim Poulsen followed by AFC Wimbledon set-piece coach Andy Parslow. Poulsen’s session focused on leadership in football and the various aspects that come …

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AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference 2021 kicks off!

The second edition of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference got underway on Friday, December 3, 2021 for coaches possessing AFC Pro, A, B and C diplomas. As part of the ongoing coaching license re-validation process, the coaches in attendance will be awarded 4 CPD points. AIFF’s Head of Coach …

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AFC Coach educators gain insights into Euro 2020 in third virtual session!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the third Coach Education Special Online Session with participants learning from the comprehensive analysis of selected Euro 2020 matches. AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh opened the session, that was attended by more than 100 participants from 43 Member Associations, by emphasising the importance of …

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