Course Eligibility

To be eligible for an AFC/Football Australia B Diploma course, applicants must have:

• A valid AFC/Football Australia C Diploma or a valid C Diploma not issued by
Football Australia that is formally recognised by the AFC and Football Australia.

• At least one year’s coaching experience as a C Diploma holder.

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of application.

• Resume of coaching experience and positions held.

• Letter of recommendation from your current club.

• A valid Working with Children Check or state/territory equivalent.

Please note, if you a serving a suspension from football activity at time of the application, this will be taken into consideration when reviewing your application. Additionally, if you receive a suspension during the course, Football Australia and Member Federations reserve the right to remove you from the course at any time.

A B Diploma course candidate must have a clear understanding of player and team
development and coaching at youth/amateur level and must demonstrate competence
in the following four (4) areas: plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate.

The B Diploma course content and tasks are tailored for coaches coaching in
youth/amateur football environments.

The Football SA Technical Department will consider several factors, including but
not limited to:

• Those currently coaching within the Semi-Professional Game in Australia as part of
NPL or NPLW senior competitions

• Those currently coaching within Member Federation Talent Development
Programs and/or A-League Academies.

• Those currently coaching within roles that require a B Diploma will be taken into
consideration; however, this is not a guarantee of acceptance.

• Applicant’s experience.

• C Diploma competency.

• Session plan.

• Member Federation and Football Australia consultation.

Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The decision is at Football SA Technical Department’s discretion. All decisions
are made in keeping with Football Australia and the AFC Coaching Convention. The
decision of Football SA Technical Department is final and there are no
grounds for appeal.

Course Information

Fee: $2350 AUD plus transaction fees.
The course fee must be paid in full at the time of registration via credit or debit card. If
successful, coaches will have a maximum of two (2) weeks to register and pay.
Instalments and alternative payment methods are not accepted.

Attendance
A candidate is required to attend 100% of a coaching course.
In extenuating circumstances only (illness, injury and death), Football Australia and
Member Federations may allow a candidate to make up missing modules/sessions.

Educational Hours
AFC Coaching Convention requires a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) hours of learning.

Player Availability
Where feasible, coaches on course may be requested to make their squad (twelve (12) to eighteen (18) years of age) available for practical sessions.
The purpose of bringing in players is to reduce the physical demands on coaches and
assist with practical assessments.

Travelling Overseas or Interstate
If a candidate is required to travel from overseas, interstate, or considerable distances
within their own state/territory to attend the B Diploma:
• Football Australia/Member Federation does not cover fuel, flight,
accommodation, or any travel associated costs for candidates to attend the course.
• Candidates should not expect to be transferred to a B Diploma in their
state/territory of residence, should a course become available at a later point or if
a coach changes state/territory of residence. It is agreed that by registering and
paying for a particular course, a candidate will attend that course in its entirety
without moving to another.
• Football Australia/Member Federation is not responsible for travel associated costs in the event the course is cancelled or changed.
• Candidates are not permitted to leave the course early for flights/travel
arrangements.

Current Coaching Role

Please use this field to upload a resume of coaching experience, positions held,
educational qualifications (PDF only).

Name of Club you are currently coaching

Role (For example: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Goalkeeper Coach, Analyst, Technical
Director)

Competition (For example: National Team, A-League Mens or Womens, NPL 1/2/3,
Overseas)

Age of Team (For example: Senior, U20, U18)

Gender of Team Male/Female