Standardise Coaching Pathways
Align coaching pathways with CONCACAF and FIFA standards to ensure clear development stages.
A clear direction for coach development, higher standards and more opportunities across football in Barbados.
The national licence pathway is designed from D Licence to Pro Licence. Courses help coaches develop the knowledge and understanding needed to plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate coaching sessions.
The BFA’s goal is to encourage innovation in coaching and increase opportunities for achieving excellence at every level.
Coach education addresses four connected areas of the game.
Six priorities guide the development of a stronger, more inclusive coaching community.
Align coaching pathways with CONCACAF and FIFA standards to ensure clear development stages.
Expand the number of qualified coaches by promoting participation at grassroots, youth and elite levels.
Improve coaching quality through continuous professional development, workshops and mentorship.
Increase female and minority representation in coaching roles to support greater diversity.
Use blended learning and digital certification to make coaching education more accessible and efficient.
Establish systems to assess coach performance, support accountability and continuous improvement, and develop accreditation.
Four pillars turn the department’s objectives into a focused direction for coach education.
Establish a quality assurance framework that ensures consistency, excellence and continuous improvement in coach education.
Provide coaches and coach educators with high-quality, relevant and accessible training and professional development opportunities.
Launch an online portal and an online database to enhance coaching development.
Implement coaching requirements for leagues that align with CONCACAF standards.
Developing qualified coaches, supporting continuous improvement and creating opportunities for excellence at every level of the game.
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