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.
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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
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:
*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
STAGE F: Flag Football
USA Football Online courses
- Flag Skills (Online)
- Flag Health and Safety (Online)
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
AFC Run sessions
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:
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
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:
- 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
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.
*Coaches applying for positions will be interviewed.
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.
*Coaches applying for positions will be interviewed.
