C DIPLOMA COURSES
Coaches at all levels play a crucial role in ensuring that football is an enjoyable experience for everyone, as well as laying the foundation for the development of better players. Delivered by Football Queensland’s Coach Education & Development team, our courses have been designed to support you in the role you have within football.
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’ Licence. The ‘C’ Diploma may be delivered in a variety of ways to suit local conditions, with a combination of on-line and or face to face contact over a period of several weeks or months.
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. Click HERE for more information on our Football Australia Coach Education Courses and to find which course will be right for you, your own coaching journey and the players you are working with.
If you are interested in attending a ‘C’ Diploma in 2024, email your interest to coaching@footballqueensland.com.au
METRO
FEMALE-ONLY – The Lakes FC – Complete
- 25, 26, 27 November 2022
- 24 & 25 February 2023
- 18 & 19 March 2023
FEMALE-ONLY – Meakin Park – Ongoing/Full
- 17, 18 November 2023
- 3, 4 February 2024
- 22, 23 March 2024
Metro #1 – Western Pride FC – Complete
- Part 1 – 21 January, 22 & 23 January 2023
- Part 2 – 12th & 13 February 2023
- Part 3 – 10 & 11 March 2023
Metro #2 – Meakin Park – Complete
This course is specifically for coaches who train players aged 9-12.
- Part 1 – 4, 5 & 6 February 2023
- Part 2 – 26 & 27 February 2023
- Part 3 – 24 & 25 March 2023
Metro #3 – North Star FC – Complete
- Part 1 – 5, 6 & 7 May 2023
- Part 2 – 21 & 22 May 2023
- Part 3 – 9 & 10 June 2023
Metro #4 – Meakin Park – Ongoing/Full
This course is specifically for coaches who train players aged 9-12.
- Part 1 – 20, 21 & 22 October 2023
- Part 2 – 10 & 11 November 2023
- Part 3 – 3 & 4 December 2023
Metro #5 – Meakin Park – Ongoing/Full
- Part 1 – 27, 28 & 29 October 2023
- Part 2 – 19 & 20 November 2023
- Part 3 – 8 & 9 December 2023
SOUTH COAST
Gold Coast – Ongoing/Full
- Part 1 - 8, 9 & 10 September 2023 (Gold Coast United)
- Part 2 - 18, 19, 20 & 21 January 2024 (Gold Coast Knights)
CENTRAL COAST
Gladstone – Yaralla Sports Club – Ongoing/Full
- Part 1 – 17, 18 & 19 March 2023
- Part 2 – 25, 26, 27 & 28 May 2023
SUNSHINE COAST
Maroochydore FC – Complete
- Part 1 - 20, 21 & 22 January 2023
- Part 2 - 23 , 24, 25 & 26 March 2023
NORTHERN
Townsville – Hutchinson Builders High Performance Centre – Complete
- Part 1 - 24, 25, 26 & 27 March 2023
- Part 2 - 5, 6, 7 & 8 May 2023
- Part 3 – 16, 17, 18 & 19 June 2023
WHITSUNDAY COAST
Mackay Football Park – Complete
- Part 1 - 14, 15, 16 & 17 April 2023
- Part 2 - 2, 3, 4, & 5 June 2023
- Part 3 – 28, 29, 30 & 31 July 2023
FAR NORTH & GULF
Cairns – Endeavour Park – Complete
- Part 1 - 12, 13, 14 & 15 May 2023
- Part 2 - 26, 27, 28 & 29 May 2023
- Part 3 – 14, 15, 16 & 17 July 2023
DARLING DOWNS
Toowoomba – Highfields FC – Complete
- Part 1 - 13, 14 & 15 October 2023
- Part 2 - 2, 3, 4 & 5 November 2023
B DIPLOMA COURSES
This course focuses on the 11 v 11 aspects of the game candidates will be able to analyze 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 It is for coaches who hold the Football Australia ‘C’ Diploma or approved overseas equivalent.
SUNSHINE COAST – Complete
Block 1 – Maroochydore FC
- August 26, 27, 28 2022
Block 2 – Sunshine Coast / Buderim Wanderers
- February 10, 11, 12 2023
Block 3 – Maroochydore FC
- April 14, 15, 16 2023
Block 4 – Sunshine Coast / Buderim Wanderers
- July 14, 15, 16 2023
METRO
Meakin Park – Ongoing/Full
- Part 1 – 2, 3, 4 & 5 March 2023
- Part 2 – 22, 23, 24 & 25 June 2023
- Part 3 – 25, 26, 27 & 28 November 2023
- Online – 9 May, 6 June, 17 July & 28 August
NORTHERN/ FAR NORTH
Cairns/Townsville – Ongoing/Full
- Part 1 – 17, 18 & 19 March 2023 (Townsville – Hutchinson Builders High Performance Centre)
- Part 2 – 10, 11 & 12 June 2023 (Townsville – Hutchinson Builders High Performance Centre)
- Part 3 – 5, 6 & 7 August 2023 (Cairns – Endeavour Park)
- Part 4 – 3, 4 & 5 November 2023 (Cairns – Endeavour Park)
- Online – 9 May, 6 June, 17 July & 28 August
SOUTH COAST
Gold Coast – Ongoing/Full
- Part 1 – 16, 17, 18 & 19 May 2023
- Part 2 – 4, 5, 6 & 7 October 2023
- Part 3 – 30 November, 1, 2 & 3 December 2023
- Online – 9 May, 6 June, TBC and TBC
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 – Formstack
These courses are administered by Football Australia in the initial enrolment stage. The first step to enrolment is the EOI form.
A DIPLOMA COURSES
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 recognized 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 – Formstack
These courses are administered by Football Australia in the initial enrolment stage. The first step to enrolment is the EOI form.
GOALKEEPING COURSES
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.
FUTSAL COURSES
AFC Level 1 Futsal Coaching Licence
The Coaching Certificate represents the first step on futsal’s advanced coaching pathway, building on Football Australia’s community-level Futsal Certificate and Futsal Licence qualifications.
METRO
Brisbane – Complete
- 14 – 19 April
- Super Futsal Acacia Ridge & Mansfield State High School
Brisbane – Complete
- 24 – 29 June
- Super Futsal Acacia Ridge & Mansfield State High School