Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Almaty: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Futsal Coaching Instructors’ Seminar - Module 1 is getting a boost with development at the highest level of Futsal education taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The seminar is aimed at empowering the development of Asian in line with the AFC’s Vision and Mission to be the best Confederation.
Fourteen participants from Australia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Korea Republic, Iraq, Lebanon and Hong Kong are taking part in the 11-day seminar instructed by Spain’s Jesus Candelas and Ceasar Mendez.
“Futsal is a constantly developing sport and for the AFC, we are committed to offering our support and services, and these seminars are yet another initiative towards this cause.
"I would like to thank UEFA for appointing the speakers for this seminar and also for accepting us to observe the UEFA Futsal Champions League final, which will surely benefit the development of futsal in Asia,” said Ali Targholizadeh, Head of the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Development.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Thailand continued to be at the forefront of futsal development after the conclusion of the first-ever AFC Futsal Level 3 Coaching Certificate Course on Sunday.
Hosted by North Bangkok University, the two-week course began on February 4 with Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) Vice President Thanasak Suraprasert giving the opening remarks, where he wished the participants and instructors a fruitful course.
The course was divided into two main parts, with the first led by Futsal Conditioning Instructor Dr. Sadegh Amani from Islamic Republic of Iran, before two AFC Elite Futsal Coaching Instructors, Iran’s Dr Shahabeddin Sofalmanesh and Tsang Wai Chung of Hong Kong, took over after the rest day.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Chonburi: 20 futsal coaches began their AFC Futsal L1 Coaching course in the city of Chonburi, Thailand on Saturday.
Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) Vice President Thanasak Suraprasert, who gave the opening speech, said: “It is a privilege for the FA Thailand to host this course and I also take this opportunity to welcome and thank the AFC instructors for coming to share knowledge and experience with the participants.
“Futsal has a strong foothold here, growing from strength to strength, and is continuing to develop as shown in the domestic futsal league.
“We hope this course will also inspire a generation of coaches for the game with the best coaching methods and philosophy, and to create better players.
“On this note, I take this opportunity to wish all of the participants a successful course, and enjoy your stay in Chonburi.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Ashgabat: 15 participants began their AFC Futsal Coaching Level 1 course in the capital city of Turkmenistan on Monday.
Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) General Secretary Aynazarov Arslan Kyyasovich, who opened the six-day course, said: “Congratulations with the commencement of the course. Glad that we are organising such courses that can improve the quality of our coaches and eventually develop the futsal in our country.”
FFT Head of Technical Department Berdimyrat Nurmyradov urged the participants to show dedication and hardwork in completing the course, before AFC Futsal Coaching Instructor Dovletmyrat Annayev thanked the FFT for their support and encouraged the participants to fully benefit from the programme to raise the standards of futsal in Turkmenistan.
The opening ceremony was also attended by FFT Course Coordinator Polat Allagulyyev and FFT Media Specialist Orazgeldi Geldiyev.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Futsal development took a step forward across the Continent as Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan concluded various AFC Futsal courses in their respective countries in December.
Seventeen participants attended the AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching course in the state of Perak, Malaysia which kicked off on December 26.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City: Futsal development has taken another step forward in Vietnam as coaches and former national team players return to participate in the Futsal ‘Level 3’ Coaching Certificate Course in Ho Chi Minh City.
The two-week course, which began on December 15, kicked off with VFF Director of Grassroots Football and Coach Education Luu Quang Dien Bien expressing his gratitude to the AFC for its effort and support in organising the course.
“Thank you to the AFC (for the support) and also for appointing an instructor for the course,” said Dien Bien. “Gratitude must also be extended to the LOC and the Thai Son Nam competition hall manager for providing a well equipped venue, without which the course won’t be organised as smoothly.
“I also wish the best to the participants, and urge them to garner as much information and experience as they can. I hope they complete the course with good results and contribute to the development of futsal in their respective clubs in Vietnam.”
Among others, the course will focus on fitness, conducted by Dr. Abdolhossein Parnow, while AFC Elite Fitness Instructors Dr. Shahabeddin Sofalmanesh and Hossein Shams will lead the tactical aspects of the course.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Ashgabat: The Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) has benefited from an AFC Futsal Coaching Level 1 course that concluded in the capital city of Ashgabat in July.
The six-day course brought together 15 participants from across the country with the aim of boosting their efficacy in delivering world-class coaching methods, to further develop the 5-a-side sport.
FFT General Secretary Rovshen Kemjayev, who opened the ceremony, wished the participants a productive course and thanked the Sports Ministry of Turkmenistan and the Asian Football Confederation for assisting and organising the futsal course.
Chary Atayev, FFT Head of Technical Department, shared the same sentiments.
Dovletmyray Annayev, the course instructor, said: “I am truly thankful to FFT and the Sports Ministry of Turkmenistan for helping us organise the course which will improve the quality of futsal in our country.”