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Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka
Osaka: The fourth and final module of the groundbreaking AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course came to a close on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to boost the number of female coaches with a professional licence.
A joint initiative between the AFC and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course was designed to raise the coaching and leadership capacities of elite female coaches across the Continent.

Staged from October 26 to November 2 at Osaka’s J-Green Sakai Dream Camp, the final module brought together 19 coaches from AFC MAs for their final assessment and an opportunity to review the key elements of the course.

 

The segment offered a valuable opportunity for the AFC and JFA coach educators to assess the candidates and to prepare them for the challenges ahead.
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As part of the module, the participants attended a WE League fixture between Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies and Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara, later engaging in detailed group discussions to analyse the tactical approaches on display and to prepare for the final practical sessions.

 

The week’s programme combined classroom sessions with on-field practical sessions conducted in collaboration with local clubs, enabling participants to showcase their ability to design, deliver, and adapt training sessions based on realistic situations.
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At the end of the programme, the coaches undertook both written and practical examinations, testing their tactical know-how, game analysis, and ability to influence the players’ performance.

 

While all participants were recognised with a certificate of attendance, the AFC–JFA Pro Diploma will be awarded, in due course, upon the completion of the assessment process by the AFC and JFA tutors.