Hong Kong Football Association Ltd

Important Information: 2020-21 Coach Registration Guidance Notes


Acceptance List	23/12/2019 - 7/8/2020	HKFA B Coaching Certificate Course [15]
Acceptance List	Postponed	AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15]
Acceptance List	7/7/2020 - 24/7/2020	C / D License Refresher Course
Acceptance List	5/7/2020-23/7/2020	BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6]


-	3,10,17,24/7/2020	[Coach Workshop] HKJC Pass It On Continuous Coach Education Online Course (8 Points)


HKFA Coaching Practice Guidance Notes	2020-21 Coach Registration form (PDF format)
Youth Football Leader Certificate Course Level 2
HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course
Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course
BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme
HKFA Coaching Practice Application Form

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:

Date：3/7, 10/7, 17/7, 24/7 (Friday)

Time：20:00-21:00

Quota: 150人

Medium of Instruction: English

Course details

Schedules

Topics

Session 1

3 July 2020 (Fri)

Manchester United Academy’s approach to distance learning

Speaker：Head of Manchester United Academy（Nick Cox）

Session 2

3 July 2020 (Fri)

Mental /Social them

Speaker： Man Utd Academy Coaches

Session 3

3 July 2020 (Fri)

Physical

Speaker：Man Utd Academy Coaches

Session 4

3 July 2020 (Fri)

Technical /Tactical – developing a culture of practice

Speaker：Man Utd Academy Coaches

*Successful applicants will receive online course login information on June 30 (Tuesday).

**There are four lessons in this online course. You will receive four different links to connect to the contents of each session.

***HKFA youth training scheme's coaches will give the first priority.

Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System
Application period from now until 30 June 2020 at 1pm.

*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 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.
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)
Application period: From now on until 16^th June, 2020
**Students who have been given priority registration due to the cancellation of the previous course, please register on the website。（ https://forms.gle/Vbswt9SnrAiL2KtFA ）
General Information, Timetable ,Application Form, Organizations Recommendation Form
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937301

The Association will organize the C/D License Refresher Course from 7^th July 2020 – 24^th July 2020. All HKFA D and AFC/HKFA C Licence Coaching Certificate holders are cordially invited to apply for enrollment. Maximum number of participants is 40. The Association’s Technical Development Department will select the final 40 candidates. The application period is 8^th– 12^thJune 2020.

Date：7 July 2020 and 24 July 2020
Time：Please refer to the timetable
Venue：Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Course Fee: HKD $800

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact our staff by email coach@hkfa.com


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

Date：11 June 2020 and 13 June 2020
Time：18:45-20:15
Venue：Zoom
Speaker：Ms. Cheuk Woon Yee, Ms. Winnie Wong Hock Wing
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Quota: 100
Course Fee: Free
Requirements: D License coach or above, HKFA youth training scheme's coaches will give the first priority.

Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com
Application period from now until 10 June 2020.
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 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:

Coach Registration

The coach registration period lasts for three seasons which is counted in terms of the game season (1 July to 30 June) from season 2020-21. Due to the impact of the virus epidemic in the past six months, most courses have not been successfully completed. Therefore, HKFA will provide an extra 12-month for coaches to accumulate enough CEP points (before June 30, 2021). If coach still do not have sufficient points, he/she cannot register.

HKFA requirement of Continuing Education Point for coaches

Coaching Level	Points requirement
AFC Professional License Coach	30 points
AFC/ HKFA “A” License Coach	30 points
AFC/ HKFA “B” License Coach	30 points
AFC/ HKFA “C” License Coach	20 points
HKFA “D” License Coach	20 points

(the sum of points in three seasons before registration).

According to the ‘AFC Coaching Convention’, to prevent to prevent coach after finishing the coaching course not to register. If coaches did not register in HKFA for two consecutive seasons, HKFA will not recognize the relevant qualifications. Coaches must finish the same level of refresher course in order to register again. If coaches did not register in HKFA for more than four consecutive seasons, they must take the same level coaching course again and pass the course in order to register again.

In addition, there are significant changes in overseas coach registration and Coach of Conduct. Please refer to the ‘HKFA Coach Manual’.


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.

Sports coaches registered under National Sports Associations or recognised sports organisations who had provided coaching services from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, are eligible for application. They should submit applications to the Sports Funding Office of the LCSD by June 15. The grant will be disbursed in batches around one month after receipt of the completed application form and supporting documents.

The application form and guidelines can be downloaded from the LCSD website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/programmes/programmeslist/sss/subsidyscheme.html). These documents are also available from the 18 District Leisure Services Offices of the LCSD. For enquiries, please contact the Sports Funding Office at 2601 7411.


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

HKFA Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6] - COURSE CANCELLED

BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6] - COURSE CANCELLED

Above courses' participant can apply for a refund or give a higher priority of enrolling the next available course during the 2020-21 season. Application until 1/5/2020 ( https://forms.gle/34Nghn9WogWShZcH9 )

AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15] - Postponed until further notice

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

*If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff by email coach@hkfa.com or Facebook Messenger.


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 D Coaching Certificate Course [63] - (Participants who cannot have 80% attendance can apply for a refund and give a higher priority of enrolling the next available course during the 2020-2021 season. Refund Application until 15/3/2020)

HKFA Grassroots Football Leader Certificate Course [6] - (Participants who cannot attend ALL session can apply for a refund OR arrange the next available course during the 2020-2021 season. Refund / Rearrange Application until 15/3/2020)

BOCHK Grassroots Football Planner Programme [6] - (Participants who cannot attend ALL session can apply for a refund OR arrange the next available course during the 2020-2021 season. Refund / Rearrange Application until 15/3/2020)

AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15] - (waiting for the latest schedule)

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.)

*If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff by email (coach@hkfa.com) or Facebook Messenger.


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: All coaches All practice coaches, grassroots leaders and planners
Application period from now until February 10, 2020.
Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 20 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com

Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.

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

Date	Time	Location	Content
February 3	1900-2100	Hong Kong Sports Institute	Briefing Session
February 6	1030-1730	TBC	Observe match
February 7	1030-1730	TBC	Observe match
February 9	1030-1730	TBC	Observe match
February 13	1900-2100	HKFA Meeting Room	Analysis Presentation

Quota: 24

Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 20 Continue Education Points

Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com

Application period from now until January 31.

Selection result will be announced through Online System if necessary.


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

Date：February 16, 2020
Time：19:00-22:00
Venue：Hong Kong Sports Institute Lecture Theatre
Speaker：CHEUNG Kin Fung, YU Siu Chee, Ron
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese
Topic: Game Analysis - AFC U-19 and U-16 Championship
Quota: 100

Coaches MUST attend on time in order to receive 2 Continue Education Points
Please sign up on the "course registration" section in the Online Coach System or email to application.coach@hkfa.com
Application period from now until February 12, 2020.
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 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.
**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)
Application period: From now on until 17^th January, 2020
General Information, Timetable ,Application Form, Organizations Recommendation Form
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937301


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^thJanuary 2020.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

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

The application period is 13^th– 15^thJanuary 2020.

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Selection Criteria, Timetable

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 2193 7301


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.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.
The course will be conducted in Cantonese. (English handout available)
Application period is 6^th - 8^thJanuary 2020
General Information, Timetable
Applicants please come to our office in person to apply. ALL documents and payment MUST be presented at the time of application

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 2193 7301.

The HKFA will organize HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [63] from 3^rd February 2020 – 26^th March 2020. 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)

Requirements：	Age 18 or above Registered Youth Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Leader/ Registered Grassroots Football Planner OR
	Players, coaches or staff recommended by Hong Kong Premier League clubs (With recommendation letter and registration proof) OR;
	Former 1st Division/Primer League professional player or Hong Kong Representative Team player (Youth Representative Team player is NOT eligible)

The application period is 2nd – 6th January 2020. (Application open online at 10:00a.m. on 2/1/2020)

HKFA D Coaching Certificate Course [62]

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Timetable, Selection Criteria

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff Mr. Mak at 2193 7301.


The Association will organize the AFC Futsal Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 [15] from 8^th February 2020 – 11^th March 2020. 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. The application period is 27th – 31st December 2019.

**Please read the course and enrolment information carefully.

The course will be conducted in Chinese .

Course Information and Enrolment Procedure, Selection Criteria,

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our staff at 21937367