NWSF’s compulsory coach education strategy is essential for maximising the quality of our players’ football experience, which is the number one indicator of player retention.
By ensuring all NWSF coaches receive high-quality training, we enhance the overall standard of coaching, leading to better player development and a more enjoyable football environment. This commitment to education also supports the growth and development of our people, including coaches, by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to enjoy their role.
Additionally, by standardising coach education qualifications across clubs, we increase the enjoyment levels and retention of coaches, reducing the burden on clubs to organise coaches to attend courses. This streamlined approach allows clubs to focus more on player engagement and competition, including the development of high-level players in Premier League and Super League competitions, ultimately strengthening our football community.
Requirements
Relevant NWSF association coaches must complete a coach education qualification:
| Age group | Qualification required |
| U6 to U8s | Miniroos Certificate |
| U9 to U12s | Foundations of Football |
| U13 to U18s Division 1 and 2 | Foundations of Football |
| Super League and Premier League | Foundations of Football OR C Diploma |
This applies to male, mixed and female team coaches.
Key details
- In 2024, the coaching pathway and coach education registration system was updated.
- Previous certificates included the Skill Training, Game Training and Senior Certificate.
- Coaches who completed in 2022 and 2023 were given recognition of prior learning.
- All courses have a 3 year expiry date, from the date of completion.
What do coaches do?
- Check their coaching qualifications at the Football Australia Learning Platform
- If your qualification is not complete, not valid for your 2025 age group, or expired, then enrol in available courses at https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/, using your PlayFootball login.
- All Miniroos & Foundations of Football courses are free to their participant.
- For the Foundations of Footbal, NWSF coaches should use the discount code FFNWSF-FREE to take 100% off the advertised price, to be used at registration.
- Note the coach must already be registered to their NWSF club in PlayFootball for this code to be activated.
- This code can only be exclusively used by NWSF registered coaches.
- Full details of available course can be found at either Football Australia Learning Platform or via the NWSF coach education calendar.