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Post by uwangski on Jul 13, 2012 18:24:24 GMT 8
I graduated three years ago, but at this point I am still unemployed, mainly because the only job I'm interested in right now is football. Needless to say, I am under a lot of pressure to seek employment real soon. However, I have no idea where to start if I want to pursue my passion for the game. My question then is this: what is the "entry level" of football coaching? Does anyone here know where I can (or should) search for a career in it?
As far as my resume goes, I've only played high school, and presently, weekend amateur football. I know that's not much to be proud of, but one can argue that good coaches does not necessarily require a stellar playing career (i.e. Jose Mourinho).
Any tips? I do hope someone can help me, or anyone else with the same aspirations, who would come across this thread.
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Post by Wiking on Jul 13, 2012 20:51:59 GMT 8
I'm not a coach but perhaps volunteering would be a great place to start. Read as many books you can, watch as many videos you can etc etc then volunteer as an assistant or a skills coach(though you best know what you're talking about before you go to an interview)be. Try a grade school or a high school team maybe?
Good luck!
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Post by cjeagle on Jul 13, 2012 21:44:17 GMT 8
Contact the PFF. They might have coach or referee training courses you can attend. They are also very active recently in offering course for coaches to get AFC certified licenses. You can also buy books and educational soccer videos, do your research and study on your own. In fact there is a thread here with some of those already and the various training methods at the grassroots level. You can also contact the coaches who are members of this forum and ask advice from them. As Wiking mentioned, it would probably be best to start as an assistant coach somewhere even in a volunteer capacity, preferably under a coach who knows what he is doing. There should be plenty of opportunities. The PFF is just starting their grassroots devt. program(Kasibulan) and educating grade school and high school teachers about football including those who have no experience with football whatsoever, so join those programs as well. I think you can easily impress some of those high school programs who don't have any experience with football. It would help of course if you want to teach at the highschool level if you have an educational degree, as many of them require you to teach something else in school(here in the US anyways) aside from being the football coach. But the important thing is to keep on studying like I mentioned above.
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Post by buddha on Jul 16, 2012 10:48:07 GMT 8
May I offer a few thoughts? LOOK, TALK, AND ACT LIKE A COACH. Get fit. Lose weight and dress well on and off the field. It's a sad fact that people respect you more if you look good. Read voraciously (start here: www.bettersoccermorefun.com/). You don't need to know 1,250 types of football drills although you need to know by heart a few drills for ballhandling (dribbling & first touch), goalkeeping, defending, possession/passing, shooting/finishing, plus three or four fitness drills. Pick drills that don't require a lot of equipment and that kids understand easily. Watch videos, learn to analyze games, keep reading, and when you think you know enough, read some more. Work on your personality and demeanor. If you want to control your players behavior learn to manage your own emotions first. Be friendly, warm, and yet authoritative and decisive. START WITH VERY YOUNG KIDS. Look for opportunities of coaching any Under-7 age group. You will surely make many mistakes. Expect it, embrace it, but learn from it. If you can deal with the lack of focus, tantrums, lack of basic footballing skills, and meddling parents all of which you will experience on a daily basis (well, almost) in the Under-7 age group... you can deal with anything. Besides, don't miss out on an opportunity to mold future football stars! ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. Go visit some elementary schools and ask if they have a football program. If a school would like to start a football program offer your services. FOR FREE. Schools are allergic to releasing funds for an untested program run by someone they're not familiar with. You can negotiate for pay later but even without pay it will be an invaluable experience. If you can't get into a school team you can always... BUILD YOUR OWN TEAM/CLUB. Many underprivileged parents and kids want to play football except that they don't know who to go to. Cater to them. Build a club from scratch: start with six kids and a ball. Don't worry about funding. If your kids are having FUN word is going to spread and more kids will show up. And if they are still having FUN more and more kids will show up. Always welcome everyone. Everyone. It will take time and effort but eventually your club will grow and you'll learn ways to get funding. But most important of all, you'll get the invaluable experience of coaching and managing. Eventually you'll move on to bigger, better, and more organized football but you'll treasure your experiences at the grassroots level. TRY NOT TO WORK ALONE. Ideally, it'd be great to learn the ropes by working under an established coach but usually such coaches would already have their coaching staff with them. If not, then find someone willing to work UNDER YOU. It's great to have somebody you can bounce ideas off and share your joys and frustrations with. Hope this helps. Cheers!
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Post by buddha on Jul 16, 2012 10:52:20 GMT 8
Apologies for the double post but yes, the PFF/AFC coaching courses are fantastic but usually it's by invitation only. You can't just walk in. You'll need connections with your local FA to get the necessary application forms and other requirements.
(Getting connections with your local FA if you're just starting out as a coach is sometimes like breaking into the Malacanang. It's hard. And this is sad because this shouldn't be the case.)
But if you get coach Aris Caslib as your instructor in your coaching courses you're guaranteed to learn a lot. This guy is brilliant!
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Post by cjeagle on Jul 18, 2012 23:39:14 GMT 8
Here is an ad somebody placed on facebook yesterday:
Gue David Job Posting: Call for applicant Provincial Youth Coaches
I would like to invite Male and Female applicants to send in their Bio-Data File and Expectations for Part-time or preferably Full-time Youth Coaching positions at our Youth Football Academy locations in Clark, Pampanga, and Mactan, Cebu. They will report to me as the Program Manager and to the overall Technical Director of the location (Mactan or Clark). The basic requirements are as follows:
1. Good character and willing to learn. 2. Possession of at least an AFC C License or heavy Football experience. 3. Excellent with children. 4. Experience with community/charity work is a huge plus. 5. Age Range is 21-35 years old
All applications and inquiries may be sent to miguel_david@pi.luenthai.com. Thank you and good luck!
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Post by veryfatchocobo on Jul 25, 2012 4:43:41 GMT 8
Here is an ad somebody placed on facebook yesterday: Gue David Job Posting: Call for applicant Provincial Youth Coaches I would like to invite Male and Female applicants to send in their Bio-Data File and Expectations for Part-time or preferably Full-time Youth Coaching positions at our Youth Football Academy locations in Clark, Pampanga, and Mactan, Cebu. They will report to me as the Program Manager and to the overall Technical Director of the location (Mactan or Clark). The basic requirements are as follows: 1. Good character and willing to learn. 2. Possession of at least an AFC C License or heavy Football experience. 3. Excellent with children. 4. Experience with community/charity work is a huge plus. 5. Age Range is 21-35 years old All applications and inquiries may be sent to miguel_david@pi.luenthai.com. Thank you and good luck! Wow awesome. If I lived in the Philippines, I'd pounce on that asap..... Maybe you'll become the AVB of the Philippines ololol
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