Foundation of Football
This course is a prerequisite for the Football Australia/AFC C Diploma.
- Coaches will participate in practical sessions covering the basics of technique as well as learning about basic playing principles of the game.
- The course is mostly practical and not graded, allowing the student to participate in the training sessions if they so choose.
- The course also promotes participating in group discussions with the goal of exchanging experiences.
- Must complete Foundation of Football before registering for the Football Australia/AFC C Diploma.
Who is it for?
- Aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to approximately 15 years old.
- To register for the Foundation of Football, a coach must be minimum eighteen years of age.
Time and Cost?
- Cost: $101.60
- Duration: 8 hours
Available Courses
Newcastle / Macquarie - Foundation of Football
Speers Point #1
- Dates: 3 and 10 November 2025 (must attend both dates)
- Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- REGISTER HERE
Speers Point #2
- Date: 11 January 2026
- Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- REGISTER HERE
Speers Point #3
- Dates: 14 and 21 January 2026 (must attend both dates)
- Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- REGISTER HERE
Hunter Valley - Foundation of Football
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Mid North Coast - Foundation of Football
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Northern Inland - Foundation of Football
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North Coast - Foundation of Football
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Far North Coast - Foundation of Football
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Register your interest in a Foundation of Football course HERE.