Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Coach Education representatives from Asia’s 47 MAs gathered in the Malaysian capital for the 2nd AFC Coach Education Conference 2018 which came to a close on Thursday.
The three-day conference discussed the rules and guidelines of AFC Coaching Convention and the process of developing tomorrow’s coaches.
Asian Football Confederation General Secretary Dato Windsor John, in his opening message, said: “In the last two years, the AFC Coach Education Panel, along with the administration, have been working tirelessly to introduce the AFC Coaching Convention, which will be discussed in greater detail over the next three days.
“The theme of the conference – Raising Standards – reinforces the continuity of our efforts. Over the next three days, you will examine the state of coach education in Asia and chart our journey forward, with a particular emphasis on the benefits of the Coaches’ Convention.”
Participants were introduced to some of the best practices in Coach Education, and gained insights from global experts – including UEFA's Head of Football Education Services Frank Ludolph, John Peacock from England and German Football Association Head of Coach Training Bernd Stober.
The event was a vital step in the implementation of the AFC Coaching Convention and triggered a new momentum in its vital area of development.