Tag Archives: Coaching

180 coaches complete ‘interactive’ AIFF GK Introductory Certificate Course!

The fourth Goalkeeping Introductory Certificate Course was conducted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) from December 18-20, 2020, where Gumpe Rime and Raghuvir Khanolkar were the two Instructors. A total of 30 coaches participated in the latest edition, taking the total number of coaches to have completed the course …

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Odisha to organise AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course in Sundargarh in January 2021!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO), the governing body of football in Odisha, is set to organise an AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course in Sundargarh from January 11 to 16, 2021. The AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course is part pf the AIFF’s Coach Development Program to potentially become a future …

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CAF Coaching Licenses: Why were 21 coaches sidelined?

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) wants to revolutionize the key aspects of continental football, by setting up a licensing system which aims to give a qualitative boost to the sector, particularly on the technical side, i.e., coaches. A total of 21 coaches, including Africans, Europeans, and Brazilians, have been …

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AIFF collaborates with FC Barcelona & Australia to hold online refresher course for E-certificate instructors!

The All India Football Federation (AFF) organised a three-day online refresher course for AIFF E-certificate instructors from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13. Danny Abboud from Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Jordi Fernandez from FC Barcelona attended the sessions as the Course Instructors. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das thanked …

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Savio Medeira: Interest towards GK Certificate Course is a great motivation!

The third AIFF Online Goalkeeping Introductory Certificate Course is set to take place from Friday, November 27 and will run for two-and-a-half days, with a total of 60 candidates taking part in two batches. Mr Gumpe Rime & Mr Dinesh Nair will be the lead instructors for the first and …

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AIFF-KNVB join hands to organise online courses for women coaches!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) joined hands to organise a four-session online coaching course for women coaches as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two federations. 27 AFC ‘A’, ‘B’ & AFC/AIFF ‘C’ category women coaches have been selected for …

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Gokulam Kerala FC appoint Mihir Sawant new goalkeeper coach!

Gokulam Kerala FC have appointed Mihir Sawant as goalkeeping coach for the upcoming 2020/21 I-League season. Mihir is an AFC Level-3 license holder and was himself a former I-League goalkeeper. As a player, he has played for Dempo SC, Vasco SC, and Mohammedans Sporting Club. The 33-year-old coach is based …

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AIFF & IPSO to conduct 4-day Online Scouting Workshop!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), along with the International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO), is set to organise an Online Scouting Workshop from November 23 to 27. Those participating in the Online Scouting Workshop are mandated to complete an Online Scouting Course on or before November 23, 2020. From November …

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Savio Medeira: Interest to take part in Futsal Certificate Courses is laudable!

The third online Futsal Introductory Certificate Course, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is all set to kick off on Friday, November 20. Joshua Stan Vaz and Shailesh Kerkera will be the lead instructors for the three-day virtual course, which will run till Sunday, November 22. Savio Medeira, …

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Gokulam Kerala FC appoint NM Najeeb as reserve team coach!

Gokulam Kerala FC have appointed former Indian international player and State Bank of Travancore coach NM Najeeb as the reserve team coach for the upcoming season. Najeeb is known for his coaching stint with SBT during the bankers’ National Football League era. He has won a total of 42 trophies …

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