The Barbados Football Association (BFA) hosted the FIFA Women’s Campaign; a global grassroots development initiative aimed at increasing young girls’ participation in football while creating stronger community pathways for the development of women’s football.

The campaign forms part of FIFA’s broader strategic framework to strengthen women’s football through improved infrastructure, coach mentorship, and administrative development. It began on November 10th with a Coaching Theory Day, running from 9.00am to 4.30 p.m. and will culminate on Wednesday with a practical day, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

During this time the BFA expects to welcome over 150 students from Secondary Schools and introduce them to the basic skills and fundamentals of football.

Fourteen coaches began the BFA C Diploma Coaching Course on 13 October 2026, as the Association continued its drive to improve coaching standards throughout Barbados. The course is intended to strengthen the knowledge and practical methods of individuals working with footballers and to support the development of more complete players.

BFA Vice-President Fabian Wharton highlighted the Association’s commitment to better coaching education at the opening of the programme. The course represents an investment in the people who plan sessions, guide young footballers and shape everyday training environments across the island.

The qualification initiative also complements wider BFA efforts in grassroots football and player development. As participating coaches apply what they learn with clubs and teams, the Association hopes to create a more consistent standard of instruction and improve opportunities for players to progress.