To set the stage for five days of intensive learning, the AFC experts began proceedings with an introductory session on Day 1, where the attendees engaged in a dynamic dialogue exploring the roles and responsibilities of coach educators.

The course was curated with an aim to incorporate a balanced mix of both theoretical and practical lessons, enabling the participants to engage in sessions that tested their abilities in areas such as designing training sessions and analysing game situations.

Moreover, to ensure maximum interaction and exchange of ideas, the attendees were divided into smaller groups to interpret match scenarios and share their insights with peers, culminating in several insightful observations.

Among the salient features of the programme were classroom sessions that explored topics such as adult learning principles, individual and team performances, and the evaluation of learnings from training sessions.

Moreover, several interesting discussions took place on subjects such as leadership and identifying different types of learners.

Additionally, the practical sessions saw the tutors undertake assignments such as conducting training sessions and role-playing as coach educators, thereby encouraging self-assessment and peer evaluation through critical thinking.

On the final day of the course, the participants delivered presentations summarising their learnings which opened the floor for an interactive session where they provided comprehensive feedback on ways to further enhance coach education on the Continent.

AFC Head of Coach Education Wim Koevermans said, "It was a great opportunity to have organised this AFC Coach Education Tutors' Course for the A and B License members from the East and Southeast regions, and to be able to share the latest developments of coach education with the tutors to implement in their respective MAs. The aim is to improve the quality of their coaching courses to deliver better coaches for their domestic and AFC competitions."

Taking place shortly after the AFC Coach Education Panel meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last month, the AFC Coach Education Tutors’ Course 2024 once again reiterated the Confederation’s ambitions to ensure the success of Asian teams on the global stage.