PFF Instructors’ Course reinforces pool of local coaching instructors

In preparation for the start of the PFF Coaching Certificate Courses for this year, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the PFF Instructors’ Course from 18-30 March 2021 via an online webinar.

As one of the few AFC Member Associations to be conferred with the AFC Coaching Convention – ‘A’ Level Membership, PFF aims to strengthen its pool of coaching instructors nationwide through this instructors’ course.

The course instructor was Mr. Marlon Maro. The course was attended by 23 participants and four (4) observers over the past 13 days.

“We have noticed how the knowledge was shared between the participants and the speakers,” said Maro. “The way the participants dealt with the scenarios presented provided a good outlook in their future career as coaching educators.”

Topics presented during the course include the current trends in coaching education globally, the content review of the Philippine Youth Coaching Certificate (PYCC) courses, the AFC’s direction on the ‘C’ level, the PFF Child Safeguarding Programme, and the MyPFF Online Registration System.

“I was glad to have attended this Instructors’ Course,” said John Paul Merida. “The knowledge we gained from this course will serve as a guide when we develop the next generation of coaches.”

“It was very evident that we have to take the initiative and grasp the ideas from our mentors and coaches,” added Michael Agbayani. “It’s important for us to absorb and take the learnings by heart for the continuous improvement of football.”

Resource speakers from FIFA, Japan Football Association (JFA), and the Ekkono Soccer Services Barcelona were also invited to provide valuable insights for the benefit of the participants.

“It was very evident that we have to take the initiative and grasp the ideas from our mentors and coaches every time we hear their insight,” added Michael Agbayani. “It’s important for us to absorb and take the learnings by heart for the continuous improvement of football.”

Resource speakers from FIFA, Japan Football Association (JFA), and the Ekkono Soccer Services Barcelona were also invited to provide valuable insights for the benefit of the participants.

PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes hailed the success of the instructor course which will help pave the way for the development of coaches and players nationwide.

“We congratulate the PFF Coaching Education department for the success of this PFF Instructors Course,” said Araneta. “The development of coaching instructors through this course will provide a positive impact in nurturing future coaches.”

“We congratulate all the participants who attended the online PFF Instructors Course,” echoed Gastanes. “It is important that even during these challenging times, we continue to train competent coaching instructors which will benefit the development of quality coaches, which will result in the honing of the next crop of players.”

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