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Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 (West)

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 (West)

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to providing tailormade support to its Member Associations (MAs) reached yet another milestone with the conclusion of the AFC Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Taking place from December 9 to 13, the initiative was directed towards empowering coach educators in Asia with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance coach education programmes across the Confederation’s MAs.

AFC Coach Education Tutors’ Course 2024 concludes on high note

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

AFC Coach Education Tutors’ Course 2024 concludes on high note

Chiang Mai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 for participants in the East and ASEAN regions concluded on Friday, marking yet another instance of the Confederation’s efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs).

The course, which kicked off on November 25, saw 26 participants from 13 MAs take part in several activities to hone their skills and lend their expertise for the advancement of the Asian game.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit to raise the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) was once again underlined when the AFC Coach Education Panel meeting took place on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The meeting, conducted shortly after the AFC Grassroots Panel meeting, saw experts from across Asia convene to strategise on ways to assist MAs in enhancing their existing coach education programmes.

AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course offers new opportunities for elite female coaches

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course offers new opportunities for elite female coaches

Chiba: The pilot edition of the AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course for Elite Female Coaches kicked off on October 18, 2024, in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, marking a new chapter in the development of women’s coaching talent in Asia.

A collaboration between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

Kevin Muscat headlines AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Kevin Muscat headlines AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) hosted the AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024 on Tuesday, focusing on the opportunities and challenges faced by elite coaches in Asia.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by almost 100 coach educators and technical staff from 39 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation, the key highlight of the virtual programme was a pre-recorded conversation with Kevin Muscat, Head Coach of Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port.

Star-studded lineup dispenses wisdom at AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Star-studded lineup dispenses wisdom at AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024 took place virtually on Wednesday, setting the stage for the new era of AFC club competitions that kick off in two weeks’ time.

Featuring a stellar cast that included former Yokohama F. Marinos and current Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou, Hernán Crespo, head coach of reigning AFC Champions League™ winners Al Ain FC, and Spain’s Rafa Benítez, who guided Liverpool to victory in the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League, the forum provided coaches from Asian clubs with the opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned figures in global football, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of its teams.

Experts discuss latest trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Experts discuss latest trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Coach Education Online Session on Tuesday, further underlining its unwavering determination to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs).

Following the AFC’s discussion with its sister Confederation UEFA last year to facilitate knowledge exchange programmes between coach educators and practising coaches, the virtual session featured a line-up of experts from UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB).

AFC Emotions in Football Online Session provides insights on coach-player interactions

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

AFC Emotions in Football Online Session provides insights on coach-player interactions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast commitment towards ensuring the success of Asian teams on the world’s biggest stages was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Emotions in Football Online Session on Tuesday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session was attended by 125 representatives from 39 Member Associations (MAs) and featuring a line-up of experts such as Education 4 Peace Founder and Director Mark Milton and Qatar Aspire Academy’s Head of Football Neurophysiology Maria Ruiz de Ona.

Star-studded 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 ends on high note

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Star-studded 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 ends on high note

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Vision to ensure the success of the Continent’s  teams and players reached yet another milestone when the highly anticipated 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 concluded successfully on Thursday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. 

Elite coaches and their technical staff from across Asia came together to devise a blueprint for the way forward for Asian teams against the backdrop of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ which concluded earlier this year. 

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s concerted efforts to raise the quality of coaching across the Continent were further outlined when the AFC Coach Education Panel met virtually on Thursday for its first meeting for the term 2024-25. 

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was an excellent opportunity for the panel members from across 15 Member Associations (MAs) to discuss ways of improving coaching standards in Asia. 

Participants hail AFC Coach Education Pro License tutor Course 2023

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Participants hail AFC Coach Education Pro License tutor Course 2023

Bangkok: The AFC Coach Education Pro License tutor Course 2023 concluded last Friday, underlining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to provide continuous support to its Member Associations (MAs) to succeed at the pinnacle of world football.

Taking place in the Thai capital city of Bangkok, the course saw Heads of Coach Education as well as Technical Directors from 15 MAs come together and exchange ideas to devise plans for the best way forward regarding the implementation of AFC’s Pro and A License courses across the Continent. 

AFC National Coaches Online Session marks one-month countdown to #AsianCup2023

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

AFC National Coaches Online Session marks one-month countdown to #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ hit a significant milestone when it conducted the AFC National Coaches Online Session on Tuesday with one month to kick-off in Asia’s crown jewel.

Attended by the head coaches, assistant coaches and performance analysts of the participating teams as well as experts from FIFA, the session aimed to brief all 24 sides on the myriad technical aspects that will be the focal point of the AFC’s Technical Study Group during the Continental showpiece. 

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