Football NSW Hosts 3-Day Coach Education Tutor Workshop with FIFA Technical Expert Sean Douglas
Football NSW recently delivered an intensive three-day Coach Education Tutor (CET) workshop bringing together 16 CETs from across various Member Associations.
Held in a residential format, the workshop was led by FIFA Technical Expert Sean Douglas, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their skills in creating impactful learning environments for coaching course attendees.
The event, hosted by Football NSW, focused on modern methodologies in coach education, including interactive delivery techniques, learner-centred approaches, and strategies to enhance engagement across coaching courses.
“This workshop is a critical part of our commitment to raising the standard of coach education across New South Wales,” said Football NSW Coach Education Manager, Chris Adams.
“The calibre of the tutors and the input from Sean Douglas created a fantastic learning environment.
“It’s exciting to see such dedication from our Member Associations, all working together to improve the experience for coaches across the state.”
The workshop brought together key figures from Football NSW and its affiliated associations:
Workshop Attendees:
- Chris Adams – Football NSW
- Paul Higgins – Football NSW
- Chris Gallo – Sutherland Shire FA
- James Webb – Football NSW
- Luke Harris – Northern Suburbs FA
- Norm Boardman – Football NSW Southern Branch
- Jonathan Forster – Football South Coast
- Reece Gabriel – Hills FA
- Fiona Craven – Canterbury District Soccer FA
- Daniel Lucas – Football NSW Riverina Branch
- Geoff Stanmore – Southern Districts FA
- Matt Rootsey – Macarthur FA
- Tim Palmer – North West Sydney Football
- Peter Preston – Central Coast Football
- Josh Jacka – Nepean FA
- Ricky Guilhot – Football NSW Western Branch
This workshop also marks an important step in preparation for a record increase in course delivery across all levels in the upcoming 2025/2026 Coach Education season, commencing in September.
Football NSW is gearing up to meet growing demand for coach development across the state, supported by a strong network of well-trained tutors.
Further information on the 2025/2026 Coach Education Calendar can be found here
This initiative reinforces Football NSW’s commitment to growing the game through quality coach development and collaboration across its coaching network.
