Coach Education
Bringing together leading coach education experts from across the Continent, the meeting addressed a wide range of topics, including the expansion of the AFC Coaching Convention, strengthening existing collaborations, and evaluating ongoing courses in several AFC Member Associations (MAs).
Following the welcome remarks by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the participants received updates on the landmark AFC Coaching Convention, which currently endorses 43 MAs.
The discussions also reflected on the recent AFC Coach Education Conference held in June, which gathered coach educators from across Asia to share their insights on shaping the future of coach education by equipping tutors with the skills, knowledge, and practical know-how needed to meet the challenges of the modern game.
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Emphasising the need to prepare coaches for an ever-evolving football landscape, the coach education specialists highlighted the integration of new components such as leadership studies, computer literacy, media training, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence in football, ensuring the Continent’s tacticians also evolve in line with the changes in the game.
“The next generation of coaches has to be aware of technological developments and be open to embracing change. Their environment is going to be very different from coaches of twenty years ago,” said Roxburgh.
“Therefore, it is imperative that they are able to adapt to their surroundings and relate to the next generation of players.”
The panel was also updated on the progress of the AFC-UEFA Coaching Diploma Equivalence agreement, as well as FIFA’s technical development initiatives in Asia.
The Panel was updated on the AFC–Japan Football Association Women’s Pro Diploma Course, launched last year to cultivate technical expertise and leadership among elite female coaches in Asia. The programme, which combines online, on-site, and mentoring components, is currently in its final module.
Additionally, the Panel also deliberated on ways to further enhance pathways for women coaches through avenues such as mentoring and special courses, further underlining the AFC’s steadfast resolve to maximise the potential of its members through inclusive and tailored opportunities.
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