NZF Junior Level 2

For coaches working with 9–13 year old players.

The theory part of this course is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 2-3 hours to complete. 

Ideally, you would complete the theory before the practical session.

The practical, in person, part of this course is offered throughout the year depending on demand.

NZF Junior Level 3 Coaching Award
Nothing scheduled yet.

​​​​​​​This course is aimed at coaches looking to provide a comprehensive programme for Junior Footballers (grassroots through to talented players aged 9-12 years), allowing them to flourish both as young players and as young people. Focusing on skill acquisition, it will provide coaches with the knowledge, tools and ability to create a development programme that ensures that all players are involved in appropriate activities and the appropriate times.

From a club perspective, having NZF Junior Level 3 qualified coaches will allow you to better support the development of junior players within your community and also position your club to be able to participate and benefit from being involved in future WaiBOP and NZF junior player development programmes such as the Weir Rose Bowl. 

Course Content

• Skill acquisition.
• Analysis of players in the game.
• The coaching process.
• Planning a development programme.

No JL3 scheduled yet for 2026.

OFC/NZF Goalkeeper C Licence (Youth/Senior)

The OFC/NZF Goalkeeping (GK) C Licence is the starting point for coaches working with Youth and Senior goalkeepers on the advanced pathway. The course equips GK coaches with the tools and techniques needed to support players on aspiring pathways.

Coaches learn how to apply New Zealand Football’s coaching process — identifying a ‘football problem’ from a game, then designing, delivering, and evaluating a session to address it. Sessions are built using NZF’s Game Training methodology, with a focus on game design constraints and coaching interventions that help improve player understanding.

Key topics include physical preparation for goalkeepers, understanding yourself as a coach, and how vision and philosophy shape your coaching approach. However, the main emphasis is on delivering effective, practical sessions on the field.

The GK C Licence course is delivered over four days in person, combining practical and theory-based learning, with online modules before and after the course. Coaches complete a post-course assessment involving planning, conducting, and evaluating a session in their own environment, supported by a mentor.

WaiBOP Football - Links Avenue, Tauranga City
Date: Friday 13th March – Monday 16th March 2026
Registrations Close: 13th February 2026

https://nzflearn.co.nz/blog/events/ofc-nzf-gk-c-licence-waibop-march-2026/