TTFA puts on 3rd edition of A License Course

TTFA Media May 9, 2023 0 Comment

TTFA puts on 3rd edition of A License Course

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association will be putting on another A License Course – the 3rd Edition to be held from 24 July 2023 to 31 July 2023 in Trinidad at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Campus, Napa, Port of Spain.

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 and theoretical aspects of coaching, with an emphasis on leading the elite player and team at an advanced level.

Completion of this level coaching licence will entail the following:

Blocked and Blended learning approaches 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 and 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 formal Coach Education through their own. Association or another National Body and should be currently working with a team or teams in the highest Club division or National Team in their country. Please note that this Course will be conducted in English only.

The following persons are prioritized for acceptance to the Course:

Coach with a Concacaf B’ Licence or Equivalent
Current Technical Director with B’ Licence or Equivalent
Current Head Coach Men’s/ Women’s A National Team with B’ Licence or Equivalent
Current Head of Coach Education with B’ Licence or Equivalent
Current Coach Educator with B’ Licence or Equivalent

COURSE COST
The cost of the Course is subsidized for coaches that coach in the Caribbean region at a fee of USD $1,500 (TTD $10,200 / EC $4,055). Persons wishing to attend that do not reside or work in the Caribbean, the cost is USD $2,500.

COURSE EDUCATORS

Anton Corneal

Anton Corneal has been involved in coaching for more than 30 years. He brings a wealth of experience with him, having lead two of Trinidad and Tobago Youth teams to FIFA Men’s U-17 and U-20 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 FootballDiploma from Leipzig University, Germany.

Tony McCallum

Tony McCallum has been involved in coaching, coach education and coach development for the past 30 years working in various levels of the game from professional club academies to the semi-professional game in both the men’s andwomen’s game in England. He holds the UEFA A’ Licence and the FA Advanced Youth Award, is a UEFA tutor and until recently worked at the English FA for 13 years in National Coach Development.

REGISTRATION
To register, please complete the following link. Please copy and paste link. Place in the address
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To guarantee a place on the Course, we strongly encourage the return of the registration form no later than 15 June 2023.

Once the candidate’s information has been submitted, a response will be forwarded within 48 hours indicating the eligibility of the candidate for this Course. Once candidate is eligible to attend this Course, details for payment will be shared with the Member Association and/or candidate. All payment transactions must be completed no later than 30 June 2023. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Any questions relating to the Course should be directed to Ms Sharon O’Brien (+1 868 463-5649) or Ms Jinelle James (+1 868 707-8232) who may be contacted via whatsapp.