Hong Kong Football Association Ltd

2018-19 Coach Registration has been started, please refer to this page for details.

Important Information: Continuing Education Point System

Important Information: Coaching Course Restructuring


Acceptance List	17/10/2018 - 30/11/2018	HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [55](Updated on 18/10)
Acceptance List	15/10/2018 - 19/12/2018	AFC C Coaching Certificate Course [34]
Acceptance List	16/12/2018 - 19/1/2018	AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [12]
Acceptance List	12/12/2018 - 21/12/2018	BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [2](Updated on 9/11)
FULL	22/1/2019 - 19/3/2019	HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [56]
FULL	7/3/2019 - 2/5/2019	HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [57]
FULL	17/3/2019 - 5/5/2019	HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [58]


Application( 7/12/2018 End )	February to April	HKJC PASS IT ON District Elite Coach Education Workshop 2019


Youth Football Leader Certificate Course Level 2	2018-19 Coach Registration form (PDF format)
HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course


The HKFA will organize four HKFA D Coaching Certificate Courses from 22^nd January 2019 – 5^th May 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)

Application period is for Category A is 5th – 7th December, 2018
Application period is for Category B (Public) is 11th - 14th December2018. (We will anounce the avaliable quota for public before 10th December).

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [56]
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [57]
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [58]
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria


Applicants please come to our office in person to apply. ALL documents and payment MUST be presented at the time of application

Please kindly understand that, 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.

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

The HKFA, HKJC and Manchester United Academy will jointly present a 6-day workshop for district coaches from February to April.

Workshop Objective

To raise the profile of district and regional football
To introduce world-class youth training methodology to our district and regional coaches
To share techniques and experience in youth training to strengthen coaching mentality and enhance the impact of coaching.

Date	Time	Location
19th, 20th February, 2019	18:15 – 22:15	The Jockey Club Hong Kong Football Association Football Training Center
5th, 8th March, 2019
3rd, 4th April, 2019

Instructor: John Peacock(England Coach Hall of Fame, Manchester United Youth Academy Adviser and former England U17 national team coach) Introduction

Quota: 30 Persons

Medium of Instruction: English (Proficiency in English is necessary)

Requirements:

1. Coaches of Jockey Club youth training scheme, regional girls' team or districts mentors.

2. Registered HKFA D License coach above

Course fee: Free

Application Period: From now to 7/12/2018 (login to the Online Coach System to apply and also need to submit an English resume and an English application letter (Theme: Observationon the youth development of Hong Kong) to Coach@hkfa.com)

Academy for expenses-all-paid tour to Manchester.

The HKFA Technical Development Department will select the final 30 candidates.

The selection committee will be set up to review applications. The selection committee will come from the Hong Kong Football Association. The selection will be divided into two phases.

In the first phase of selection, participants are required to submit resume and application letter to the selection committee.

In the second stage of selection, participants are required to submit training plan and speeche to the selection committee.

The selection committee will select 40 coaches in the first phase 30 coaches in the second phase to attend the workshop.

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


The Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”) has made a grand donation of HK$50 million to the HKFA for the establishment of BOCHK Community Football Development Fund. The investment interest of the Fund will be used for the BOCHK Community Football Partnership Programme to provide more opportunities for underprivileged children in Hong Kong to participate in football activities. A series of regular training and events will be held to foster football culture among the young generation so as to push forward the long term development of local football. The Coach Education Department will organize "BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [2]". The Programme will provide training to school teachers, social workers and NGO project officers and equip them with the skills of organising grassroots football activities. In the first year, the HKFA targets to hold four 15-hour courses for 40 participants in each course. The participant finsh the class can apply for 20-hour grassroots practice at HKFA Grassroots programmers, according to the performance during practice. HKFA Coach Education Manager and Grassroots Football Manager will recommend some participates to apply HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course.

Schools teachers, Social workers, People who serve in NGOs;
(Recommendation letter with official chop issued by the related organizations is required; each organization only can recommend two people)
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)

Application period is 12th - 16th November2018.
General Information, Timetable (Updated on 9/11)

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


The HKFA will organize Coach Sminar with The Open University of Hong Kong . Details are as follow:

Theme : 2018 World Cup Technical Analyze Report
Date : 11 November, 2018
Time : 1915-2200
Venue : OUHK(Serena Yang Lecture Theatre)

Quota: 200
Speaker : Kwok Ka Ming
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: YFL or above

Coaches MUST attend all seminar on time in order to receive 10 Continue Education Points.

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.
Application starts from now. 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 Coach Workshop. Details are as follow:

Theme:Futsal attacking set piece tactics workshop

Date：12 November,2018(Practical)
Time：2100-2300
Venue：Tseung Kwan O Sports Centre(Bring along equipment)

Quota: 30
Speaker : Tsang Wai Chung
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: D or above

Coaches MUST seminar on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points.
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.
Application starts from now. 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 Coach Workshop. Details are as follow:

Theme:Futsal attacking set piece tactics workshop

Date	Time	Venue
7 November,2018(Theory)	1900-2130	Room C0519, Main Campus of OUHK
12 November,2018(Practical)	2100-2300	Tseung Kwan O Sports Centre(Bring along equipment)

Quota: 24

Speaker : Tsang Wai Chung

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Application Requirement: D or above

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

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.

Application starts from now. 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!


In order to provide a learning opportunity for those who are interested in basic Futsal coaching, The Association will organize the AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [12] from 16th December 2018 – 19th January 2019. All interested persons aged 18 or above are cordially invited to apply for participation in this course.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
Application period is 23 – 25 October 2018. Application open at 10:00a.m. on 9/10/2018(Applicants please come to our office in person to apply. ALL documents and payment MUST be presented at the time of application.)

The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 2193 7367.


The HKFA will organize Hong Kong Asian Games Team Technical Analysis Sharing Session 2018. Details are as follow:

Date: 21^st October, 2018 (Sunday)
Time: 18:00-22:00
Venue: Olympic House Lecture Theater
Quota: 300
Speaker: Kwok Kar Lok,Kenneth (2018 Asian Games Hong Kong Men's Football Team Head Coach)　＆　José Ricardo Rambo (2018 Asian Games Hong Kong Women's Football
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Application Requirement: YFL or above

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

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.
Application starts from now. 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 and HKJC will hold The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup. We will take this opportunity for our coach to observant the match.

Date: 29 September , 2018

Time: 14:45-19:30

Venue: Mong Kok Stadium

Quota: 150 Persons

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.

Application starts from now until September 28. Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

2) Tickets will be issued on the day of the competition. Tickets will be issued at 14:45-18:30.

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

The Association will organize the AFC C Coaching Certificate Course [34] from 15^thOctober 2018 – 19^th December 2018. According to the latest instruction from Asian Football Confederation, 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.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

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

Application period is 12th September - 14th September 2018. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 12/9/2018)

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 D License Refresher Course [1] on 13^thto 27^th September 2018. All registered D License coaches who intended to participant in HKFA C Coaching Course starts at 2019 are cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 24. The Association’s Technical Development Department will select the final enrollment list in first come first serve basis.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese.

The application period is 5^th – 7^th September 2018.

General Information, Timetable

The Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”) has made a grand donation of HK$50 million to the HKFA for the establishment of BOCHK Community Football Development Fund. The investment interest of the Fund will be used for the BOCHK Community Football Partnership Programme to provide more opportunities for underprivileged children in Hong Kong to participate in football activities. A series of regular training and events will be held to foster football culture among the young generation so as to push forward the long term development of local football. The Coach Education Department will organize "BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [1]". The Programme will provide training to school teachers, social workers and NGO project officers and equip them with the skills of organising grassroots football activities. In the first year, the HKFA targets to hold four 15-hour courses for 40 participants in each course.

Schools teachers, Social workers, People who serve in NGOs;

(Recommendation letter with official chop issued by the related organizations is required; each organization only can recommend two people)

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

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

Application period is 27th - 31st August 2018.

General Information, Timetable

The HKFA will organize a seminar on first aid. Details are as follow:

Date: 1st September, 2018 (Saturday)

Time: 18:30-21:30

Venue: Olympic House Lecture Theater

Quota: 300

Speaker: Hong Kong Red Cross Guest Speaker

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Application Requirement: D or above

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

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.

Application starts from now . Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

The HKFA will organize a seminar on sports psychology. Details are as follow:

Date: 15th September, 2018 (Saturday)

Time: 18:30-21:30

Venue: Olympic House Lecture Theater

Quota: 300

Speaker: Nathan Yung (Founding President of Asian Sport Psychology Professional Alliance)

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Application Requirement: D or above

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

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.

Application starts from now. Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

HKFA and HKJC will hold The JC Youth Football Academy Summit 2018 in August. We will take this opportunity to hold a match observation workshop.

Content	Date	Time	Location
Observe the match	August 14, 2018	20:00-22:00	Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
Observe the match	August 17, 2018	18:00-22:00	Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground

Quota: 200 Persons

Requirements: ALL register coaches

Coaches MUST attend BOTH match day on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.

Application starts from now until August 13. Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

HKFA and HKJC will hold The JC Youth Football Academy Summit 2018 in August. We will take this opportunity to hold a match analysis workshop.

Workshop content:

Observe four teams in The JC Youth Football Academy Summit 2018, analysis the players and tactics of these four teams and develop training content.

Content	Date	Time	Location
Briefing Session	August 10, 2018	19:00-22:00	Olympic House
Observe match	August 14, 2018	19:45-22:00	Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
Observe match	August 17, 2018	17:45-22:00	Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
Analysis Presentation	September 16, 2018	19:00-22:00	HKFA

Quota: 24 Persons

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English

Requirements:

1. Registered HKFA C License coach above

2. Coaches of Jockey Club youth training scheme, regional girls' team or districts mentors.

Course fee: Free

Coaches MUST attend ALL workshop on time in order to receive 12 Continue Education Points.

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system.

Application starts from now until August 6. Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

In order to provide a learning opportunity for those who are interested in basic Futsal coaching, The Association will organize the AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [11] from 11^th August 2018 – 18^th September 2018. 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.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

Application period is 10 - 12 July 2018. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 10/7/2018)

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

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

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

HKFA Coach Education Department will execute the HKFA Child Protection Policy from 2018-19 season. According to the policy, all coaches must undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check.

Please note that the registration process will be different.

The following documents must be submitted with the application:

1) Letter of acceptance of the application for Sexual Conviction Record Check by the Hong Kong Police. With applicant’s name and the checking code. (If necessary, please email us coach@hkfa.com to obtain documentary proof of employer)

2) Read the HKFA Child Protection policy (Download) and sign the Declaration of HKFA Code of Ethics (Download)

The registration will begin at the end of June, please prepare the documents above for smooth registration.

Thank you for your kind support and cooperation.

For inquiry, please email to coach@hkfa.com


The HKFA will organize a seminar on sports psychology. Details are as follow:

Date: 15th September, 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 18:30-21:30
Venue: Olympic House Lecture Theater
Quota: 300
Speaker: Nathan Yung (Founding President of Asian Sport Psychology Professional Alliance)
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Application Requirement: D or above

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

Please sign up on the "course registration" sec