Over four days, five experts from four Member Associations—Baba Motonori of Japan, Malaysia’s Chiew Chun Yong, Mishael Petros and Shahabeddin Sofalmanesh of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Tsang Wai Chung of Hong Kong, China—engaged in a range of topics related to both the theoretical and practical aspects of futsal coaching.

 

Among the key highlights of the workshop were in-depth discussions on periodisation and planning, game analysis and team management, and the growing importance of the Goalkeeper’s involvement in the team attack and defence, all aimed at equipping tutors with the knowledge and latest best practices in futsal coaching.

 

These sessions included new videos and case studies to ensure the syllabus offers a variety of options for participants to grasp complex concepts, as well as additional insights into training and matchday preparations.

 

Additionally, the workshop featured discussions on training coaches in crisis management to prepare them for unforeseen challenges that apt to happen in relation with the match.

 

The outcome of the workshop also aims to support women tutors across Asia which will boost the overall development, specially following this year’s highlights happening in Asia, the AFC Futsal Womens Asian Cup in China and FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in in the Philippines, in May and November respectively.

 

AFC Head of Futsal & Beach Soccer Development Takahiro Komori said: "The AFC is committed to providing support to its Member Associations in further elevating futsal across the Continent.

 

"In order for us to ensure all-round improvement, it is imperative to have expert coaches to keep up to date, and the idea of this workshop is to provide them with the latest innovations and methodologies for the sport to progress.”