T&T A License Course set for July
T&T A License Course set for July
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce TTFA A License Coaching Course 2024.
This year, to improve accessibility for the Caribbean region, the TTFA will facilitate two courses in different host countries. The first course will commence in Trinidad from July 3rd to 8th, 2024. The second course will be held in Jamaica from July 10th to 15th, 2024. Participants in 2024 will now have the option to choose the venue closest to them for ease of access.
Course Aim
This course is consistent with similar content, contact hours and learning outcomes of other
A License courses in the CONCACAF and UEFA regions. The main aim of this course is to
educate coaches on the modern trends of the game, focusing on the practical & theoretical
aspects of coaching, with an emphasis on leading the elite player and team at an advanced
level. To complete this level coaching licence, it will entail the following:
- Blocked & Blended learning approach incorporating on-line, face-to-face and
workplace learning opportunities. - Course hours
- 112 Guided Learning Hours (face-to-face)
- 38 Online learning (webinar workshops)
- 72 Workplace learning (coaching – training & fixtures)
- Total 222 hours
Theory/ Online Sessions include - Pre-course (3 hrs) – CONCACAF B Revisited/Coaching Journey/Coaching Philosophies
- Connecting the Learning 1 (3 hrs) – Player Development
- Connecting the Learning 2 (3 hrs) – Team & Game Analysis
- Coaching Philosophies
Practical Sessions Include - Defensive 1/3 (strategies and tactics)
- Defensive 1/3 (Modern Trends and position specific)
- Attacking 1/3 (strategies and tactics)
- Attacking 1/3 (Modern Trends and position specific)
Candidates Eligibility
All Coaches attending should have undergone some formal Coach Education through their
own Association or another National body and should be currently working with team or
teams in the highest Club division or National Team in your country. Please note that the
Course will be conducted in English only. The following persons are prioritized for
acceptance to the Course - Coach must have a CONCACAF B’ Licence or Equivalent
- Current Technical Director with B’ Licence or Equivalent
- Current Head Coach Men’s/ Women’s A Team with B’ Licence or Equivalent
- Current Head of Coach Education with B’ Licence or equivalent
- Current Coach Educator with B’ Licence or equivalent
Educators
Anton Corneal – Anton Corneal has been involved in coaching for more than 30 years. He brings
a wealth of experience with him, having led two of Trinidad and Tobago Youth teams to FIFA Men’s U17 and U20 World Cups respectively. He is currently the Technical Director and oversees youth national teams and most recently High- Performance Programme. He began his coach education pathway in 2011 and has developed the licence and curriculum both locally and regionally. Anton also works as a Technical Leadership Expert for FIFA and as a Technical Consultant and Coach Educator for CONCACAF. Anton holds a USSF A’ Licence and a Football Diploma from Leipzig University, Germany.
Geraldo Delamore – Geraldo is an experienced coach of the CBF coach educator. He holds a CBF Pro Licence and has worked with several Brazilian Teams as a fitness coach, assistant and head coach positions.
Dr Gareth Smith – Dr Smith is a prominent figure in the soccer community with extensive experience in coaching, education, and leadership. He currently serves as the Head Coach of the Drake University men’s soccer team, a position he has held since 2015 after six years as an assistant coach. Under his leadership, Drake won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and made it to the NCAA Tournament in his first year as head coach (Holistic Sport Systems) (Iowa Soccer).
He works as a coach educator and coach educator developer with the United States
Soccer Federation (USSF) and other international soccer organizations, His expertise includes sport psychology, methodology, and curriculum design, supported by his Ph.D. in educational leadership (Holistic Sport Systems).
Overall, Gareth Smith’s contributions to soccer span coaching, education, and player development, making him a key figure in advancing the sport both in the United States and internationally.
Course Fee- $ 1500.00 USD (tuition fee only)
- For persons interested in attending the course in Jamaica, please contact Andrew Peart of JFF for more details – 1876 368 7941 or andrew.peart@jff.live
Registration for both T&T and Jamaica courses. - To register, please complete the form via the following link. Place in the address bar of the internet browser https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPiryKe4wt2VI3TEGeB2td6v-AuZV9hwZxGJtXu7yT0c2KNw/viewform
