COACHING

Coaching Drives The Game Forward

Coaching sits at the heart of football – shaping player journeys, inspiring confidence, and building the future of the game.

Whether you’re guiding our youngest players through their first kicks or helping talent thrive at the elite level, your role makes a lasting impact.

Discover how you can grow, lead, and make a difference through coaching.

The Coach Education Pathway

​​​​​​​Our Coach Education Pathway is designed to guide and support you every step of the way—whether you're just starting out in the community game, looking to grow your skills, or coaching at a competitive level.

Explore the pathway to see how you can continue to develop and make a lasting impact.

View the Coach Education Pathway diagram to find your next step:

Find Your Next Step in Coaching and Development

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Community Coaching

For people beginning their coaching journey or continuing their development, we offer a clear pathway with courses designed to support your growth at every step.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Advanced Coaching

For coaches working with advanced players or aspiring to higher levels, we offer an internationally recognised coaching pathway, from the C Licence to the Pro Diploma.

​​​​​​​Coach Developers

For coach developers starting their journey or progressing through the advanced pathway, our courses help you to support and inspire the next generation of coaches.

Performance & Prevention Resources for Coaches

Access expert guidance from New Zealand Football’s Performance and Prevention team to help you and your players prepare, perform, and recover effectively.

Explore coaching-specific resources and information designed to support injury prevention and management, load monitoring, and performance optimisation throughout your coaching journey.

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If you’re unsure about your next step, we’re here to help.

​​​​​​​For questions on advanced coaching, get in touch with our coaching team at New Zealand Football below. 

For questions on community coaching, reach out to your local federation - they’re your first port of call for courses and support.

Let’s grow the game together.