Southern Football - Coach Education

NZF LEARN

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 three updated community courses below are now available. These courses consist of both online modules and an in-person practical component.

FUN-damentals of Junior Coaching Award
Junior Level 1 Coaching Award
Youth Level 1 Coaching Award

To register for a course practical component, please see below for available sessions and click to register. We encourage you to complete the online modules before attending the practical session.

Please note that delivery of the Senior Level One Coaching Award and Junior, Youth, and Futsal Level Two Coaching Awards will remain the same for 2024. Please see below for upcoming courses.

NZF ADVANCED COACHING COURSES

For coaches looking to start or further their journey on the Advanced Coaching Pathway please contact Michael De Bono, michael@southernfootball.co.nz

JUNIOR LEVEL 3 COACHING AWARD

The NZF Junior Level 3 award is the highest award in the Junior pathway. The purpose of the course is to support the coach with a range of tools and skills required to help them meet the needs of this important age group.

The JL3 award covers topics like Skill Acquisition, helping players learn, session design and long term player development amongst other topics. We continue to use the game training methodology and introduce the NZF coaching process to enhance the coaches ability to meet the needs of their players.

The course is a 3 day, face to face course with additional online modules. Coaches are assessed in their own environment within one year of completing the course. The award is attained through an assessment process involving planning, conducting and evaluating a session completed in your own environment with the support of a mentor.

Course Information

Southern Football Location:

Dunedin.

Friday 22nd May – Sunday 24th May.

9-5pm

Course Cost: $575+GST.

Course Deposit: $165.25 including GST.

Registrations Close: Friday 24th April

Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/blog/events/nzf-junior-level-3-duniden-may-2026-2/

JUNIOR COACHING COURSES

Suitable for those who coach 4-13 year old players

Click to view available courses

The course covers the basics of coaching the 9 – 13 year old age group.

The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 2 hours to complete.

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

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

Practical Dates

Saturday 21 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 9-11
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79066

Saturday 21 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 3-5pm
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79062

The course covers the basics of coaching the 9 – 13 year old age group.

The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 2 hours to complete.

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

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

Practical Dates

Saturday 28 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 9-11am
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79069

Saturday 28 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 3-5pm
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79061

YOUTH COACHING COURSES

Suitable for those who coach 13 - 19 year old players

Click to view available courses

To gain your award, you must complete all of the modules in the online course. We recommend setting aside around 3 hours to complete the online work.

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

The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 2 hours to complete.

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

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

Practical Dates

Saturday 21 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 12-2pm
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79071

Saturday 21 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 6-8pm
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79070

The course covers the basics of coaching the 13-19 year old age group.

The theory part of this award is done online through NZF Learn, and should take around 2 hours to complete.

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

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

Practical Dates

Saturday 28 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 12-2pm
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79064

Saturday 28 March
Venue: Southern Football Office
Time: 6-8pm
Register: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=79063

SENIOR COACHING COURSES

Suitable for those who coach open-aged teams

Click to view available courses

COACH EDUCATION

NZF ADVANCED COACHING COURSES

JUNIOR COACHING COURSES

YOUTH COACHING COURSES

SENIOR COACHING COURSES

FUTSAL COURSES

OTHER FEDERATION COURSES

​​​​​​​COACH EDUCATION

NZF ADVANCED COACHING COURSES

JUNIOR COACHING COURSES

YOUTH COACHING COURSES

SENIOR COACHING COURSES

FUTSAL COURSES

OTHER FEDERATION COURSES

COACH EDUCATION