Coach Education
Following sessions examining key trends identified at the AFC’s youth national team competitions as well as the AFC Women’s Champions League™, this online event primarily focused on the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, which concluded in April with Al Ahli Saudi FC defending their crown by defeating FC Machida Zelvia in the Final.
The event began with a brief overview of Asia’s representatives at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which kicks off later this week, after which the discussion turned to the lessons emerging from the Continent’s premier men’s club competition, exploring developments in the modern game as well as the coaching approaches that shaped success throughout the campaign.
This enabled the experts to highlight the diverse philosophies of the coaches who guided their teams to the latter stages of the competition, showcasing the different methods and leadership styles that contributed to success on the continental stage, while also reviewing several recurring themes, including defensive organisation, and attacking combinations.
The informative segment paved the way for a comprehensive study of the key characteristics of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, finalists of the recently concluded UEFA Champions League, drawing comparisons between the leading clubs of Asia and Europe while highlighting both shared qualities and contrasting approaches.
The programme concluded with an overview of the various coach education initiatives undertaken by the AFC, most notably the AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course for Elite Female Coaches, which was established to increase the number of female coaches holding professional licences.
Additionally, attendees were updated on several upcoming initiatives, including the AFC Coach Education Tutor Courses, the AFC Coach Educator’s Club and the latest developments regarding the AFC-UEFA bilateral agreement, all aimed at further elevating coach education standards across Asia.
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