Hong Kong Football Association Ltd

Important Information: Continuing Education Point System

Important Information: Coaching Course Restructuring


Acceptance List (Updated on 11/7/2017)	21/7/2017 - 27/8/2017	AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [9] (Updated on 26/6/2017)
Acceptance List	30/9/2017 - 28/12/2017	HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [50]
Acceptance List	6/10/2017 - 9/2/2018	AFC C Coaching Certificate Course [32]


Youth Football Leader Certificate Course Level 2	2017-18 Coach Registration form (PDF format)
HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course	2017-18 Coach Registration form (Word format)


HKFA Technical Department will organize series of workshop for coaches of different age groups. Please find attachment for details. Please sign up through the online system if you are interested.



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

*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 Annual Coach Seminar has been rescheduled as follow:

Date : 5th November 2017 (Sun)
Theory
Time : 1500 - 1800
Venue：Jockey Club Lecture Theater, Olympic House
Practical
Time : 2000 - 2300
Venue：Happy Valley Recreation Ground Pitch No. 3

Speaker: Mr. Kwok Ka Ming (HKFA Technical Advisor) Mr. Adachi Yusuke (HKFA Elite Development Coach)
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese, English
Quota: 100 persons (Register Coaches of 2017-18 Season)

Coaches MUST attend BOTH Theory & Pracical sessions in order to receive 10 Continue Education Points
Coaches who participate in this workshop have to do the demonstration in practical session, please wear appropriate football attires.
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. Application deadline is 3rd November 2017.
*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!




We will organize the Annual Coach Seminar on 15th October 2017, details as follow:

Date : 15th October 2017 (Sun)
Theory
Time : 0930 - 1230
Venue：Hong Kong Sport Institute Theater
Practical
Time : 1500 - 1800
Venue：Jockey Club Kitchee Centre

Speaker: Mr. Kwok Ka Ming (HKFA Technical Advisor) Mr. Adachi Yusuke (HKFA Elite Development Coach)
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese, English
Quota: 100 persons (Register Coaches of 2017-18 Season)

Coaches MUST attend BOTH Theory & Pracical sessions in order to receive 10 Continue Education Points
Coaches who participate in this workshop have to do the demonstration in practical session, please wear appropriate football attires.
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the online coach system. Application deadline is 13 October 2017.
*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 C License Refresher Course [2] on 17^th& 24^th September 2017. All registered C License coaches who intended to participant in AFC B Coaching Course are cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 20. 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 Application Period is 4th - 8th September
Course Information and Enrolment Procedrue, Timetable



AFC "C" Coaching Certificate Course includes 85 hours of theory and practical sessions. The course content includes organizing football training for youths and basic sport conditioning. According to the latest guidelines of the AFC, a certificate will be issued to participants who passed the assessment and completed at least 60 hours of coaching practices. Participants MUST register as a D License coach at 2017-18 in order to apply for this course.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese (English handout & Exam available)
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully
The Application Period is 29th August - 1st September *(Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 29/8)*
Course Information and Enrolment Procedrue, Selection Criteria, Timetable



The HKFA "D" Coaching Certificate Course [50] will be held from 30/9/2017 - 28/12/2017. Course content includes: grassroots and youth development, the role of Hong Kong youth coaches, the Laws of the Game and technical development. After completion of the course, participants will be able to organize football training for youths under 15 years old and assist in club administrative work for youth and grassroots training. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 40 candidates. (Please refer to Selection Criteria) The results of the selection will be available by September 2017.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)
Application period is 24 - 28 August 2017. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 24/8/2017)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria





The Hong Kong Premier League Coaches Seminar was successfully held on 9 July 2017. The seminar contains several topics, and speakers include Head Coach and Technical Director Mr. Kim Pan Gon, Head of Football Development Mr. Paul Woodland, Technical Advisor Mr. Kwok Ka Ming, Elite Development Coach Mr. Carlos Anton, and Conditioning Specialist Coach Mr. Mathew Pears of HKFA. The Premier League club coaches also share their thoughts in the seminar.




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 [9] from 21^st July 2017 – 27^th August 2017. All interested persons aged 18 or above are cordially invited to apply for participation in this course. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 20 candidates. (Please refer to Selection Criteria) The results of the selection will be available by 3rd July 2017. Course fee is HK$4,000.

The course will be conducted in Cantonese (English handout & Exam available)
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully before apply for the course.
The Application Period is 26th June 2017 - 29th June 2017 (Application begins at 10:00a.m. on 26/6/2017)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria


The HKFA "D" Coaching Certificate Course [49] will be held from 27/5/2017 - 4/6/2017. Course content includes: grassroots and youth development, the role of Hong Kong youth coaches, the Laws of the Game and technical development. After completion of the course, participants will be able to organize football training for youths under 15 years old and assist in club administrative work for youth and grassroots training. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 24 candidates. (Please refer to Selection Criteria) The results of the selection will be available by 10th May 2017.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)
Application period is 4 - 8 May 2017. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 4/5/2017)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria
**Non-Youth Football Leader applicants please come to our office in person to apply.


We will organize a coach workshop on 2 May 2017, details as follow:

Topic: Developing Strength and Fundamental Movement Skills
Practical
Date & Time：2 May 2017 (Tue) 20:00-23:00
Venue：Kowloon Bay Park Artificial Turf (No.11, Kai Lai Road, Kowloon Bay)
Speaker: Mr. Mathew Pears (HKFA Specialist Conditioning Coach)
Medium of Instruction: English
Quota: 60 persons (D Licence or above Coaches)

Coaches who participate in this workshop have to do the demonstration in practical session, please wear appropriate football attires.
Please sign up on the "course registration" section. Application deadline is 28 April 2017.
*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 "D" Coaching Certificate Course [48] will be held from 29/4/2017 - 11/6/2017. Course content includes: grassroots and youth development, the role of Hong Kong youth coaches, the Laws of the Game and technical development. After completion of the course, participants will be able to organize football training for youths under 15 years old and assist in club administrative work for youth and grassroots training. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 40 candidates. (Please refer to Selection Criteria) The results of the selection will be available by mid-April 2017.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)
Application period is 6 - 10 April 2017. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 6/4/2017)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria
**Non-Youth Football Leader applicants please come to our office in person to apply.


We will organize a Futsal seminar on 1 & 3 April, details as follow:
Topic: Futsal Attacking Components
Theory
Date & Time：1 April 2017 (Sat) 19:00-22:00
Venue：Olympic House (No. 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay,Hong Kong)
Practical
Date & Time：3 April 2017 (Mon) 20:00-22:00
Venue：Yuen Long District Sports Association Jockey Club Complex (8 Tai Yuk Road, Yuen Long, NT)

Speaker: Mr. Tsang Wai Chung (HKFA Futsal Manager & Hong Kong Futsal Representative Team Head Coach)
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Quota: 50 persons (C Licence or above, HKFA Futsal Coaching Certificate or AFC Level 1 Futsal Coaching or above certificate holders prioritized)

Please sign up on the "course registration" section. Application deadline is 31 March.
*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 "D" Coaching Certificate Course [47] will be held from 17/3/2017 - 6/5/2017. Course content includes: grassroots and youth development, the role of Hong Kong youth coaches, the Laws of the Game and technical development. After completion of the course, participants will be able to organize football training for youths under 15 years old and assist in club administrative work for youth and grassroots training. The HKFA Coach Education Division will select 40 candidates. (Please refer to Selection Criteria) The results of the selection will be available by end of February 2017.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully
Interested individuals please come to our office in-person to apply the course.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout & Exam available)
Application period is 21 - 24 February (For players or club recommendations); 27 February - 1 March (For registered Youth Football Leader) (Application start at 10:00a.m. on 27/2)
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria
*Non-Youth Football Leader applicants please come to our office in person to apply.