Commencing on Monday, the programme began with AFC Deputy Technical Director Takeshi Ono outlining the educational philosophy that would guide the workshop, with an emphasis on creating engaging learning environments that encourage coaches to connect concepts, think independently and apply their knowledge in practical settings.

Building on these principles, the working group collaborated throughout the week to shape the structure and learning outcomes of both coaching courses, ensuring they reflect the evolving demands of the modern game while providing a consistent framework for coach education.

Alongside the classroom discussions, the working group took to the futsal court to demonstrate coaching activities and training methodologies, with the sessions professionally recorded to create visual learning resources for future editions of the courses, with on-court activities focusing on strength- and power-development exercises aimed at enhancing player performance and reducing the risk of injuries.

Moreover, the workshop also highlighted the evolving role of coach educators as facilitators of learning, equipping course participants with the confidence and critical-thinking skills required to continue raising coaching standards across Asia's futsal landscape.

 

Beyond producing an updated Level 1 curriculum and establishing the framework for the new Level 2 programme, the workshop also reaffirmed the AFC's commitment to a modern, learner-centred approach to coach education, through maximum collaboration and knowledge exchange, encouraging the working group members to explore ways to develop coaches who can analyse situations, solve problems and translate their learning effectively into practice.