How to Register for a Coaching Course
1. Register in Squadi
To attend a coaching course, you are first required to register as a coach in Squadi for this season. Click here to register via the Squadi desktop or alternatively you can register via the Squadi app.
2. Create an account or log in to Football Australia's Play Football system
Once you have registered in Squadi, you will need to have a Play Football account to access the etrainu platform and register for a course. If you are a returning participant and already have an account, proceed to step 3.
If you are new to football and don’t have a ‘Play Football’ account yet, click here to create an account.
3. Choose a coaching course
Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a confirmation email to access your Play Football account. You may have to wait up to 24 hours to receive the confirmation email from Football Australia.
Once confirmed, find a course from the options below and click ‘Register’.
4. Confirm your course registration
This will take you to a Football Australia log in page where you will select ‘If you are a learner, click here’ to access the etrainu platform. Use your Play Football login details to proceed.
Once logged in, register for your selected coaching course via the etrainu platform.
Types of Coaching Courses
MiniRoos Certificate
This free course is fully practical and encourages the coach to develop practices that are based on fun. The emphasis is on natural development i.e. learning by playing football. This course is designed for coaches working with players from 5-9 years old in the discovery phase.
Duration – 180 mins minimum (120 mins practical in person and 60 mins online self-paced).
Cost: Free
Foundation of Football
This course focuses on the delivery of practical sessions covering the fundamentals of techniques as well as learning about basic playing principles of the game. Aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to 15 years old. This course is a prerequisite for the C Diploma.
Duration – 12 hours minimum (9 hours practical in person and 3 hours online self-paced).
Cost: $ 100
C Diploma
The Football Australia ‘C’ Diploma is the first step on the Football Australia advanced pathway that is designed to help you become a better coach.
The focus of the required coaching competency on the ‘C’ Diploma is on the technical aspects of the game, which includes teaching the techniques of passing, receiving, striking the ball and running with the ball, along with defending techniques to regain possession.
The required technical knowledge will be supported with an understanding of The Principles of Play and the fundamentals of coaching. Participants will be introduced to the concept of teaching behaviour in different types of practice methods as part of the education program, but also to provide insight into the ‘B’ Diploma.
Please note a coach must have a valid Foundation of Football Certificate to enroll in the C diploma. As long as you have enrolled in the course and will complete it prior to the first day of the C diploma this will also allow you to register.
If you are interested in attending a ‘C’ Diploma in 2024 or have any questions surrounding eligibility, email your interest to coaching@footballqueensland.com.au
Duration – 48 hours minimum (32 hours practical in person and 16 hours online self-paced).
Cost: $ 950
B Diploma
This course focuses on the 11 v 11 aspects of the game where candidates will be able to analyse football and apply the Football Australia Vision and Philosophy in the Game Training Model.
It is the second step to become a professional coach and is for coaches who hold the Football Australia ‘C’ Diploma or approved overseas equivalent.
If you are interested in attending a ‘B’ Diploma in 2024, please express your interest by completing the follow Expression of Interest – Football Australia B Diploma EOI
Duration – 120 hours minimum (84 hours of in person and online presentations and 36 hours of coursework to be completed and presented at the end of the course).
Cost: $ 2,300
A Diploma
This course sets out to educate candidates focusing on the 11 v 11 aspects of the game to apply the National Curriculum holistically to develop Semi Professional, State, and Institute/Academy and National Youth League teams.
It is the third step to become a professional coach and It is for coaches holding an accredited Football Australia/AFC ‘B’ Diploma or recognised equivalent qualification.
If you are interested in attending a ‘A’ Diploma in 2024, please complete the following Expression of Interest – Football Australia A Diploma EOI
AFC ‘A’ Diploma
Duration – 180 hours minimum (100 hours of in person and online presentations and 80 hours of coursework during the season).
Cost: $ 4,800
AFC Pro Diploma
Duration – 360 hours minimum (180 practical and 180 online self-paced).
Cost: $12,000
Goalkeeping Courses
Community
The 8-hour course is player focused and provides coaches with the knowledge to deliver goalkeeper training sessions that follow four key principles; Safe, Well organised, Enjoyable and Reflected. Upon completion of the course coaches will be able to deliver sessions for goalkeepers from junior to senior amateur level.
Advanced
The Level 1, 2 and 3 courses sets out to educate candidates to apply the National Curriculum holistically to develop State League, NYL, State Representative teams and Academy Goalkeeper coaches. All Goalkeeping License tasks and information are sent to candidates on a course-by-course basis once accepted.
Foundation of Goalkeeping Certificate
Duration – 12 hours minimum (9 hours practical in person and 3 hours online self-paced).
Cost: $100
AFC Goalkeeping ‘B’ Diploma
Duration – 60 hours minimum (40 hours in person and 20 hours online presentations).
Cost: $1,760
AFC Goalkeeping ‘A’ Diploma
Duration – 120 hours minimum (84 hours in person and 36 hours online presentations).
Cost: $2,530
Futsal Courses
Futsal Coaching Certificate
The Certificate is a one-day course focuses on coaches working with junior players up to the age of 13 or players new to the game. It covers the fundamentals of Futsal in a practical format allowing participants to experience the game at a basic level.
Futsal Coaching Licence
The Licence is a one and a half day course for coaches working with players above the age of 13, covering aspects of attacking, defensive and transitional play in greater detail.
AFC Level 1 Futsal Coaching Licence
FIND A COACHING COURSE
- Course Type
- MiniRoos Certificate
- Foundation of Football
- C Diploma
- B Diploma
- A Diploma
- Goalkeeping
- Futsal
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
Townsville
*This course occurs over 11 sessions
21, 22 Apr
1, 8, 12, 13, 15, 27, 29 May
2, 3 Jun
Multiple Start Times
P1: Graham Murray Pl, Railway Estate
$950
Register
Caboolture Sports FC
Mission Beach
Endeavour Park
Pacific Pines FC
Goalkeeping - South Coast
Cairns
Can’t find a course? Click here to submit a Coaching Course Expression of Interest.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to Register
Football Australia has moved towards a new Learning Platform for all coaching course registrations, and this will be the home of online learning for your coach education moving forward.
Please see below a process to begin to access the learning platform.
To attend a coaching course, you are first required to register as a coach in Squadi.
Click here to register via the Squadi desktop or alternatively you can register via the Squadi app.
Once registered in Squadi as a coach, use the Football Australia Learning Centre link to access the new learning platform.
Please ensure you log in as a ‘Football Australia Learner’ using your playfootball log in details. If you don’t have a playfootball number, follow this link to register.
Please reach out direct to the below support team if you do not know your log in details or are unable to log in or require support when accessing the platform.
Email: etrainu@playfootball.com.au
Phone: 02 8880 7983
Once you have registered the first time you will be able to access the direct registration link for the course.
CPD Points
As mandated in the AFC Coaching Convention, from 1st January 2019 all Football Australia Advanced Coaching Licences are valid (accredited) for three consecutive years. New Licenses will be issued for a three year period, and existing licenses will be revalidated for three years when re-validation is due.
Please visit please visit the Play Football website to check your current qualifications status. In case you will have an enquiry about CPD Points related matters please email technical@footballaustralia.com.au
Coaching Course FAQ's
Q: I hold a Skill Training / Game Training / Senior Certificate. Is this recognised as the Foundation of Football?
A: Yes, any of the three community courses are considered equivalent to the Foundation of Football, which allows you to progress on your journey and enrol in the ‘C’ Diploma within 6 months.
Q: Do I need to hold a Foundation of Football Certificate to enrol in a ‘C’ Diploma?
A: Yes, the Foundation of Football is now a prerequisite to enrol in the ‘C’ Diploma.
Q: I have just completed the Foundation of Football course. Can I complete the ‘C’ Diploma now?
A: Yes, as long as the enrolment to the ‘C’ Diploma is done within 6 months after completing the Foundation of Football.
Q: What if there is no C Diploma course in my region within the 6 month time-frame? Does this mean my certificate is now invalid?
A: No, your certificate will still be deemed valid if, you have registered for a C Diploma within the 6 month timeframe
Q: Will goalkeeper coaches need to complete an outfield Foundation of Football course to undertake the ‘C’ Diploma if they have already completed a Foundation of Goalkeeping?
A: Yes, in order to receive the ‘C’ Diploma, coaches must hold the equivalent Foundation of Football Certificate. The three courses (Foundation of Football, Foundation of Goalkeeping and Foundation of Futsal) are not interchangeable and are valid only on the specified pathway.
Coaching Qualifications Certificate
Please visit please visit the Play Football website to access your current qualifications and select the “print” option next to every valid one of them in order to be able to download a copy of your certificates.
Attendance
All coaches registering for these courses must be available to attend and complete every module of the course. Coaches should not register unless they are committed to attending every day of the course.
Payment and Invoicing
Payment is due at the time of registration to confirm your place in the course. If a Club wishes to support Coaches registration fees, the Club will be required to complete the process online through the course link for each Coach they wish to register. An invoice related to your course fees payment will be automatically sent via email as the online registration will be completed.
Refunds Policy (C Diploma)
If you register and pay for an advanced course and for any reason you cannot attend and wish for a refund, you must advise our office no later than 30 calendar days before the course date.
If you are unable to attend within the one month window, we will refund your fees less 10%. Please note we will not defer you to the next course.
Refunds Policy (A and B Diploma)
If you are registering for a B or A Licence, please be informed that these courses are entirely managed by Football Australia. Therefore, all refund requests should be made by contacting Football Australia at technical@footballaustralia.com.au
Interstate Registration for A and B Diplomas
If you wish to search for courses being conducted by other member federations, please visit the Play Football website.
Validation of Overseas Football Licences
All requests should be made by contacting Football Australia at technical@footballaustralia.com.au.