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The T&T Football Federation’s D License course will enter its final phase at the Laventille Sports Complex tomorrow. The three-day event started yesterday and is sponsored by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs in conjunction with the Federation.

The objective is to improve the coaching education environment throughout the country. Technical Director Lincoln Phillips believes that every child participating in football should be entitled to certified adult coaches during their development and with that in mind, the Federation is partnering with clubs, associations and corporations who are desirous of certifying their football coaches participating in their various community-based programs.

The D License is a 36-hour (2 week-ends including Friday evenings) coaching certification course designed specifically for individuals coaching youths 10-13 years. The curriculum is based on teaching the mechanics of proper technique: passing, receiving, dribbling, heading, shooting, tackling and goalkeeping.

The lectures cover methods of coaching (youths 10-13), care and prevention of injuries, with a focus on preventing injuries through proper coaching methods; team management; and individual and group tactics (positioning, supporting, creating space etc). The Federation’s coaching courses are open to all groups and individuals who are desirous of improving their coaching abilities. Call the T&TFF (623-7312) for more information on courses in your area.
Lincoln Phillips