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C Diploma Courses

The main focus of the required coaching competency on the C Diploma is on the technical aspects of the game, which includes teaching the techniques of passing, receiving, striking the ball and running with the ball, along with defending techniques to regain possession.

The required technical knowledge will be supported with an understanding of The Principles of Play and the fundamentals of coaching.

The minimum age to join the ‘C’ Diploma is 16 years old. The ‘C’ Diploma is a minimum of 60 hours in duration and is delivered in face to face contact over a period of several weeks or months.

Coaches must complete a Foundation of Football (FoF) course as a prerequisite before completing their C Diploma course.

FoF courses are regularly held by our Member Associations, so please liaise with your local association or visit the Football Australia website to view upcoming courses.

C Diploma VSP #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 19th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 20th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 26th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 27th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Valentine Sports Park, Meurants Ln, Glenwood NSW 2768

C Diploma VSP #2 2026/27

Session 1 – 3rd Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 4th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 10th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 11th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Valentine Sports Park, Meurants Ln, Glenwood NSW 2768

C Diploma VSP #3 2026/27

Session 1 – 17th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 18th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 24th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 25th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Valentine Sports Park, Meurants Ln, Glenwood NSW 2768

C Diploma Western NSW 2026/27

Session 1 – 10th Oct 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 11th Oct 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – 24th Oct 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – 25th Oct 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Proctor Park, Gormans Hill Rd, Bathurst NSW 2795

C Diploma Riverina NSW 2026/27

Session 1 – 13th Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 14th Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 20th Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 21st Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex, Baranduda Blvd, Baranduda VIC 3691 (Sessions 1 & 2)
Location: Gissing Oval, Turvey Park NSW 2650 (Sessions 3 & 4)

C Diploma Southern NSW 2026/27

Session 1 – 13th Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 14th Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 20th Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 21st Feb 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Ison Park Road, Ison Pk Rd, South Nowra NSW 2541

C Diploma MWFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 19th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 20th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – 26th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – 27th Sep 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Cromer Park

C Diploma FSC #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 3rd Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 4th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – 10th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – 11th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Sir Ian McLennan Oval

C Diploma CCF #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 10th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 11th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 17th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 18th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Pluim Park

C Diploma SSFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 10th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 11th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – 17th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – 18th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Harrie Dening Centre

C Diploma SDSFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 17th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 18th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 24th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 25th Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Bill Anderson Reserve, Kemps Creek

C Diploma HFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 31st Oct 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 1st Nov 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – 7th Nov 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – 8th Nov 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location: Fred Caterson Reserve

C Diploma MFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 31st Oct 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 1st Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 7th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 8th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Lynwood Park

C Diploma NFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 7th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 8th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 14th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 15th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Pitt Park

C Diploma ESFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 7th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 8th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – 14th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – 15th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Location: The University of Sydney

C Diploma BDAFA #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 14th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 15th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 28th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 29th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Stuart Street Reserve, Padstow

C Diploma SSFA #2 2026/27

Session 1 – 28th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 29th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 5th Dec 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 6th Dec 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Harrie Dening Centre

C Diploma FSG #1 2026/27

Session 1 – 28th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 2 – 29th Nov 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 3 – 5th Dec 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Session 4 – 6th Dec 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Riverine Park