Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: A high-level coaching course concluded in Thailand with the all the participants expressing their appreciation for the programme that has helped them improve their coaching skills and which has seen them gain valuable experience.
Twenty-four men took part in the two-week AFC 'A' Coaching Certificate Course in Lampang instructed by Fahad Ahmed Yusuf Makki Al Mukharreq of Bahrain who was assisted by Singapore’s Robert Lim.
“I have undertaken a course before, but this course made me understand more details,” said participant Sonchai Boonchuay, head coach of Phuket FC’s U-19 team. “I have understood all the subjects, and I will use all the content and the training methods with my team in the future.”
Krungthonburi FC head coach Phanuwat Yinphan said: “This course has armed me with new knowledge. The instructors and the staff have demonstrated various ways in both the theoretical and practical sessions to guide me. I can definitely bring my experience from the course to the team.”
Naruephon Kaenson, head coach of Sriracha FC, was also full of praise, saying: “The ‘A’ license course has been the best course so far to help my coaching in the future. I feel so proud to have taken part in this course that was organised very well. The instructors and staff were a good team. They touched on many good topics, coaching points and ways to train players.”
A guest participant, Guam FA’s Goalkeeping Coaching Director Johanna Noezel, commented: “I am very pleased with the treatment I have received during the course. The course was run very professionally and the high level of experience on display was evident. Many coaching situations were also covered in great detail.”
Course instructor Al Mukharreq believed the course has been successful and achieved all its goals, saying: “The learners have shown great desire to learn whatever is new in the football coaching world. This could be seen clearly in their reactions to the theoretical and practical sessions.”
Holders of the ‘A’ coaching certificate, after fulfilling certain criteria, can proceed to take the course for the Pro Diploma, the highest football coaching qualification in the continent.