2009 FFA National Coaching Conference

FFA is delighted to confirm the location and dates of the 2009 FFA National Coaching Conference.
The conference has now become an annual event which is a major component of the FFA event calendar.

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2009 FFA NATIONAL COACHING CONFERENCE.

*******UPDATE: DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, ON SITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE BETWEEN 7.30AM AND 8.00AM ON MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY. FULL PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED ON REGISTRATION. PLEASE SEE THE ENQUIRIES DESK ON ARRIVAL FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS.********

Date: Monday 16th February – Wednesday 18th February 2009
Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush Bay
Fees: $538 – Standard Delegate Fee
$495 – Accredited Coaches - Delegate Fee


The objective of the FFA Coaching Conference is to provide further education & development opportunities for coaches both in Australia and overseas. Coaches operating at all levels of the game will be able to attend and choose practical sessions and lectures that are relevant to their needs and those of their players.

Recognised within the National Football Development Plan as an area of absolute priority, effective coach education is vital in maximising the enjoyment of players as well as their overall technical development.

Pim Verbeek will be
speaking at the Conference 		 
marques
Mauricio Marques was a popular presenter at the 2008 Conference and will be back again in 2009

Some of the keynote speakers for 2009 include:

UPDATED!

Mr Pim Verbeek

Head Coach, Qantas Socceroos
Mr Michel Hordijk Coach, FC Utrecht, Holland
Mr Mauricio Marques Technical Consultant, Brazilian Football Federation
Mr Erich Rutemoller Director of Coaching, German Football Federation
Mr Paul Payne NSCAA Vice President of Education and Senior National Academy Staff Coach
Mr Tom Sermanni Head Coach, Westfield Matildas
Mr DarrenBurgess Conditioning Coach, Qantas Socceroos
Mr Alistair Edwards FFA Development and High Performance Consultant
Mr Tony Franken Goalkeeping Coach, Qantas Socceroos
Mr Han Berger FFA Technical Director
Mr Jan Versleijen Head Coach, Qantas Young Socceroos and Australian Institute of Sport Men's Football Program
Mr Ossy Ardiles 63 caps for Argentina's national team, including the victorious World Cup winning squad of 1978

Speaker availability subject to change. Stay tuned for more information.
 

Better Coacher, Better Football

This slogan implies that the education of coaches has a major impact on the quality of football in Australia. By educating coaches, we are striving to ensure that not only players of all levels, but also coaches of all levels enjoy quality football experiences that will grow their love of football and make them lifelong members of the football family. As a result, football as a whole will be better.

Comments from the previous conference…

Thank you for organising an excellent National Coaching Conference. A privilege to attend.
Robert Pettit, Under 9 Coach, Ashburton United Soccer Club, Melbourne

I would just like to pass on my appreciation to the organisers of this seminar, it was sensational and the best money I have ever spent. The quality of the speakers and the information I received was second to none. I am hoping that everyone who attended got as much out of it as I did and it will be worth your while to make it an annual event.
Vince Cali, Kissing Point Football Club, NSW

Just a short word to say thank you so much for such a momentous occasion - surrounded by the gods of football is a simple way of describing the two days. For a football tragic, this has been two days of pure heaven. Bring on the 2009 Conference!
Paul Zeleny, Sydney

May I congratulate you on the successful coaches conference conducted at the magnificent Homebush facilities. A special occasion for coaches coming together to learn more about the modern trends and practices of the world game.
Harry Bingham, Football Federation Victoria