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AFC COACHES PATHWAY

AFC believes in developing the game throughout its grass-roots to a high standard. Therefore, each Junior team must have at least ONE accredited coach available on the sidelines at all time. Non-accredited coaches may ‘Assist’, however can not take sole control of a team. Failure to have an accredited coach with a team will result in either ‘forfeit’ or suspension. Once accredited you will be recognized under AFC Coaching guidelines.

​ For more information please do not hesitate to contact us via email: contact@americanfootballcanterbury.co.nz

FLAG FOOTBALL cERTIFIED

Coach accreditation | Compulsory:

STAGE F: Flag Football

USA Football Online courses
  • Flag Skills (Online)
  • Flag Health and Safety (Online)​
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After the successful completion of this Learning Path,  you will gain an internationally recognised certification with USA Football Flag Football. 
The Flag Coach Certification includes the following sections:
  • Concussion Recognition and Response
  • Heat and Hydration
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Practice Planning
  • Coaching Kids
  • Flag Skills
  • Flag Rules and Equipment

​ *All accredited coaches must attend an AFC Flag session or Interview before being recognized as a coach within AFC.

LINK: https://training.usafootball.com/store/15988-2019-flag-football-coach-certification?is_lp=1

CONTACT FOOTBALL CERTIFIED

Coach accreditation | Compulsory:

STAGE C: Contact Football (Must have completed STAGE F or doing a Duel course)

 USA Football Online courses
  • Youth Contact & Flag Football

AFC Run sessions
  • AFC Contact Football Coaching course (Practical)​ - HEADS UP SESSION

After the successful completion of this Dual Coach Certification Learning Path,  you will be certified both as an internationally certified Flag Football coach AND a Youth Tackle Football coach. 
The Dual Coach Certification for 2019 includes the following sections:
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  • Concussion Recognition and Response
  • Heat and Hydration
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Practice Planning
  • Coaching Kids
  • Flag Skills
  • Flag Rules and Equipment
  • Equipment Fitting
  • Levels of Contact
  • Shoulder Tackling
  • Blocking/Block Defeat


Stage C - Allows Coaches to apply for Coaching positions within our Youth tackle programs.

​*Coaches applying for positions will be interviewed.

LINK:​ https://training.usafootball.com/store/16339-2019-dual-coach-certification-flag-youth-tackle?is_lp=1
Coach accreditation | Compulsory:

STAGE S: Contact Football (Must have completed STAGE F & C)

AFC COACHING CERTIFICATION

  • AFC Coach lead sessions
  • Offensive & Defensive Strategies

Stage S focuses on the contact game and the ins and outs of Football. Skills that can be delivered in the senior league.

Stage S -  Allows Coaches to apply for Coaching positions within our Senior tackle programs.

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Coaches applying for positions will be interviewed.
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