YOUTH COACH EDUCATION Better Coaches | Better Players

YOUTH COACHING COURSES are suitable for those who coach from U13 to U17

NZF Learn​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

All online courses are delivered through the NZF Learn online learning platform.

It provides online modules for coaches and referees that can be completed from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to learn about key concepts before bringing the learning to life on the field or court.​​​​​​​

NZF Youth Level 1

This course covers the basics of coaching the 13-19 year old age groups.

As a coach of this age group, you will begin to introduce team development while building on the skills built in earlier phases of development. This course will help you provide safe and inclusive environments that provide the right conditions for the growth and enjoyment of the game.

The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 3 hours to complete. There is no cost. Please select WaiBOP as your Football Federation. 

REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE THEORY.

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

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

Scheduled sessions for the practical sessions are listed below. You need to register for the Date and Location of the practical session you wish to attend, as well as for the theory.

To help our planning, when you register for the online course, please drop us an email and let us know where in the Waikato / Bay of Plenty you are located to help us plan our practical sessions. Email Us Here


Youth Level 1

  • Fergusson Park, Otumoetai.
  • Friday May 9.
  • 6.30-8.30pm.
  • Register: HERE
Youth Level 2 Coaching Award

The Youth Level Two Coaching Award is for coaches working with 13-19 year old players. The course is aimed at coaches who want to develop a deeper understanding of how to meet the needs of their young players during this Team phase. The course takes the coach through a range of modules targeting specific knowledge and skills and culminates with a practical module that brings much of this knowledge together. We recommend setting aside around 2-3 hours to complete the online work.

This is a FREE course with online theory that should take 2-3 hours to complete; followed by a 3 hour practical session. Because the practical sessions take place across the region, you must register for both parts of this course separately. 

Register for the Online Theory here:

    Note: The prerequisite to this course is the Youth Level 1. If you would like to schedule a course for your club, contact:

    Youth Level 2

    • Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
    • Friday June 13.
    • 6.30pm-9.30pm.
    • Register: HERE.
    OFC/NZF C LICENSE (Youth/Senior)

    Course Overview

    This course is aimed at developing coaches that are working with talented players aged 13-19 years or senior players. This course has been developed from researching best practice methods from all over the world and is based on the The Professional Coaching Model, an approach that is structured to promote high level learning and allow coaches to design season long programmes to help their players solve football problems.

    Course Content incudes

    • Match analysis.
    • The objectives and structure of Football.
    • The NZF Philosophy and Vision.
    • The NZF Team Model.
    • Developing a coaching process.
    • Plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate a game training session

    In addition the Youth 3 component also covers:

    • Managing youth players.
    • Age appropriate, holistic development of youth footballers.


    Course Details

    2025 Course yet to be scheduled.

    Questions, please contact Nico Girard nico.g@waibop.co.nz or 021 063 9371.

    NOTE: This course has both theory and practical components. Candidates should come prepared with the necessary note taking stationery as well as the necessary atire for participation in the on-field practical.