Youth Female Coach Development Program Launched in Canterbury

Centenary Park played host to the Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association’s first Youth Female Coach Development Program session for 2022.

The session consisted of an induction to the program followed by a MiniRoos Coaching Course.

Football NSW’s Game Development Officer for Schools, Women’s and Girls Sam McGowan was a special guest coach alongside coaching members from Sydney FC as they assisted in what was a memorable day for all involved.

CDSFA’s Female Football Manager Trudy Burke was delighted with how the first session unfolded with the Association set to host nine more key events throughout the year highlighting the importance of such a program aimed at further developing the game.

“It was a great way to kick off 2022 by hosting our first Youth Female Coach Development Program on Tuesday.

“This program is designed to inspire our next generation of coaches within the association.

“The program aims to not only create qualified, confident, and agile coaches, but create young female leaders and role models for our football community.

“Throughout the program, coaches will complete their MiniRoos, Skills Training and First Aid Certificates.

“They will also attend a communication and leadership workshop at the Future Matildas training base led by Future Matildas Head Coach Leah Blayney. Coaches will also be provided hands on coaching experience with the association and their local club as well as coaching opportunities with both Football NSW and Sydney FC.

“We currently have 24 coaches for our pilot program that will run up until October with the age range between 13- 21 years.

“We will also see coaches feature from 10 different clubs within our Association so rest assured this will only further grow and develop the women’s game in the CDSFA area.”