COACHING COURSES
A THRIVING GAME | A THRIVING FOOTBALL COMMUNITY
NZF LEARN ONLINE COURSES
NZF Learn offers coaches the opportunity to learn in their own time, whilst still holding onto the most important part of a course: the in-person engagement with peers, and educators and the quality conversations which take place at those times.
The six updated community courses below are now available. These courses consist of both online modules and an in-person practical component.
JUNIOR COACHING COURSES
Suitable for those who coach from First Kicks to U12
NZF FUN-damentals of Junior Coaching – Practical
The Fun-damentals of Junior Coaching Award is for Team Leaders working with 4-9 year old players. Leading a team of 4-9 year olds is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. You can foster a lifelong love of the game and provide a foundation of skill and movement development for the next generation of players. Often in this age group, our Team Leaders wear many hats, acting as coaches, referees and chief fun officers! This course will provide valuable information on how to juggle the demands of training and Game Day and get the best out of this exciting age group.
When: Monday 4th May
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Capital Football Offices, Memorial Park, Petone
Cost: Free
NZF Junior Level 2 - Practical
The Junior Level Two Coaching Award is designed for coaches working with 9–13 year old players and is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of how to meet the needs of their young players during this Skill phase. The course covers a range of modules focused on key knowledge and skills, and concludes with a practical session that brings this learning together.
When: Sunday 10th May
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Where: Capital Football Offices, Memorial Park, Petone
Cost: Free
NZF Junior Level 1 - Practical
The Junior Level One Coaching Award is for coaches working with 9 - 13 year old players and provides a great introduction to skill development. The course focuses on understanding the specific needs of this age group, how to build fun and inclusive environments and how to develop players skills through fun activities and games.
When: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Capital Football Offices, Memorial Park, Petone
Cost: Free
NZF Junior Level 1 - Practical
The Junior Level One Coaching Award is designed for coaches working with 9–13 year old players and offers a strong introduction to skill development. The course focuses on understanding the needs of this age group, creating fun and inclusive environments, and developing player skills through engaging activities and games.
When: Wednesday 13th May
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Waikanae Bowling Club
Cost: Free
NZF Junior Level 2 - Practical
The Fun-damentals of Junior Coaching Course is designed for Team Leaders working with players aged 4–9. Coaching at this level is both fun and rewarding, offering the chance to inspire a lifelong passion for the game while building essential skills and movement foundations. Team Leaders in this age group often take on multiple roles; coach, referee, and chief fun officer, creating a positive and engaging environment for young players. This course provides practical guidance on managing both training sessions and game days, helping you get the most out of this energetic and exciting stage of development.
When: Thursday 7th May
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Crofton Downs School
Cost: Free
YOUTH COACHING COURSES
Suitable for those who coach from U13 to U17
NZF Youth Level 1 - Practical
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.
Where: Wednesday 29th April
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Capital Football Offices, Memorial Park, Petone
Cost: Free
NZF Youth Level 2 - Practical
The Youth Level Two Coaching Award is designed for coaches working with players aged 13–19. It’s tailored for those looking to build a deeper understanding of how to support and develop players during the team-focused phase of their journey.
The course covers a range of modules that focus on key knowledge and coaching skills, before finishing with a practical component that brings everything together in a hands-on setting.
When: Friday 15th May
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Endeavour Park
Cost: Free
NZF Youth Level 1 - Practical
This course introduces the fundamentals of coaching players aged 13–19. At this stage, coaches begin focusing more on team development while building on skills developed in earlier phases. The course supports you in creating safe, inclusive environments that foster both player growth and enjoyment of the game.
Where: Wednesday 29th April
Time: 7-8:30pm
Where: Endeavour Park
Cost: Free
NZF Youth Level 2 - Practical
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.
When: Monday 8th June
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Capital Football Offices, Memorial Park, Petone
Cost: Free
CPD Points
The Continual Professional Development (CPD) Programme applies to all coaches with an Advanced Coaching qualification and all qualified coach developers.
While coaches and coach developers are qualified for life, the ‘active’ status of qualifications are valid for a three-year period. To extend the ‘active’ status of qualifications for a further three years, coaches must earn 100 CPD points within that time frame.
OTHER FEDERATION COURSES
See what other courses are being held around New Zealand by visiting other federation websites
COACHMATE
New Zealand Football, with support from McDonalds, is on the CoachMate app.
CoachMate makes coaching football fun and easy for the whole team. Improve your coaching skills with practice games and plans made by pro’s, get everyone in sync with team management, and learn how to set your team up to thrive on the app.
Download CoachMate for free for iOS and Android.