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AFC Fitness Coaching Tutors Online Session 2025 explores fitness innovations in the modern game

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

AFC Fitness Coaching Tutors Online Session 2025 explores fitness innovations in the modern game

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the AFC Fitness Coaching Tutors Online Session 2025 on Thursday, underscoring the importance of enhancing fitness in football through education and coaching.

Held virtually, the event was attended by fitness coaches from across Asia who exchanged insights and ideas on the role of fitness coaches amid the demands of the modern game and its rapidly increasing intensity.

Spotlight on goalkeeping trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2025

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Spotlight on goalkeeping trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reiterated its commitment to enhancing technical development by hosting the AFC Coach Education Online Session 2025 on Tuesday, to discuss the rapidly evolving role of goalkeepers in the modern game.

The virtual programme was attended by 102 coach educators and goalkeeping experts, who had the opportunity to hear from global experts such as former Celtic FC and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Patrick Bonner, as well as Pascal Zuberbühler, who has plied his trade for several reputed clubs in Europe, including Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, and FC Basel. Both appeared in Euro and World Cup Final Tournaments.

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Osaka: The fourth and final module of the groundbreaking AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course came to a close on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to boost the number of female coaches with a professional licence.

A joint initiative between the AFC and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course was designed to raise the coaching and leadership capacities of elite female coaches across the Continent.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting focuses on future pathway for success

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting focuses on future pathway for success

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to advancing coaching excellence in Asia was further reinforced when the AFC Coach Education Panel convened virtually on Thursday.

Bringing together leading coach education experts from across the Continent, the meeting addressed a wide range of topics, including the expansion of the AFC Coaching Convention, strengthening existing collaborations, and evaluating ongoing courses in several AFC Member Associations (MAs).

5th AFC Coach Education Conference inspires brighter future

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

5th AFC Coach Education Conference inspires brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: The 5th AFC Coach Education Conference successfully concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further underlining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to ensure the success of Asian teams on the global stage.

The three-day conference was marked by a series of insightful lectures covering a range of topics integral to the advancement of coach education programmes across the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

5th AFC Coach Education Conference aims to strengthen Continent’s tacticians

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

5th AFC Coach Education Conference aims to strengthen Continent’s tacticians

Kuala Lumpur: The 5th AFC Coach Education Conference commenced on Tuesday, bringing together more than 100 tutors from across the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) in the Malaysian capital city to chart the way forward for the Continent’s coaches.

Under the theme of “Shaping the Future of Coach Education”, the three-day conference in Kuala Lumpur will see experts from across the globe offer their insights into guiding MAs to meet the requisites of the landmark AFC Coaching Convention.

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Mon, 26 May, 2025

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Wuhan: The third module of the AFC–JFA Pro Diploma Course concluded in Wuhan, China PR, on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in nurturing women’s coaching talent across Asia.

A collaborative initiative between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the programme is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting focuses on enhancing development pathways

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting focuses on enhancing development pathways

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to maximising the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) when it conducted the AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting on Thursday.

Taking place virtually, the panel meeting saw technical experts from across Asia convene to discuss strategies for advancing coach education and technical development on the Continent.

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 (West)

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 (West)

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to providing tailormade support to its Member Associations (MAs) reached yet another milestone with the conclusion of the AFC Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Taking place from December 9 to 13, the initiative was directed towards empowering coach educators in Asia with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance coach education programmes across the Confederation’s MAs.

AFC Coach Education Tutors’ Course 2024 concludes on high note

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

AFC Coach Education Tutors’ Course 2024 concludes on high note

Chiang Mai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Tutor’s Course 2024 for participants in the East and ASEAN regions concluded on Friday, marking yet another instance of the Confederation’s efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs).

The course, which kicked off on November 25, saw 26 participants from 13 MAs take part in several activities to hone their skills and lend their expertise for the advancement of the Asian game.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit to raise the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) was once again underlined when the AFC Coach Education Panel meeting took place on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The meeting, conducted shortly after the AFC Grassroots Panel meeting, saw experts from across Asia convene to strategise on ways to assist MAs in enhancing their existing coach education programmes.

AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course offers new opportunities for elite female coaches

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course offers new opportunities for elite female coaches

Chiba: The pilot edition of the AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course for Elite Female Coaches kicked off on October 18, 2024, in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, marking a new chapter in the development of women’s coaching talent in Asia.

A collaboration between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

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