Coaches play a key role in introducing and developing players to the world game. Football West aims to ensure that every coach in WA has access to coach education opportunities and that coaches at all levels are appropriately accredited for the task.
There are two coach education pathways for aspiring coaches to choose from - the Community Pathway or the Advanced Pathway.
Community | Advanced |
Shorter duration | From 2 to 4 weeks in length |
Less expensive | Intensive, residential courses |
Conducted locally by States and territories | Conducted by FFA at the Australian Institute of Sport. C Licence held locally in WA |
Cris Ola via cris.ola@footballwest.com.au
The main aspects of the C Licence course are:
· Based on the FFA National Curriculum
· Guided by the FFA Vision and Philosophy
· A total of 34 modules over 60 hours (mixed theory and practical approach)
· Focuses on the Game Training specific aspects
Regarding the Community Courses,
attached is the general info for an easy understanding.
If you require any further information in regards to any coaching programs launched or developed by Football West or FFA, or if your club is interested in hosting a coaching course please contact
Please note that for a club to host a Coaching Licence they must have a minimum of 16 coaches signed up and paid for before the course can be confirmed.

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