The OFC Policy and Procedures for Coaches defines the education methods and activities carried out by the Oceania Football Confederation. This predominantly covers the OFC Coach Education Schemes which, through continuous learning, will develop the knowledge of the participants. The OFC Coach Policy and Procedures for Coaches will be communicated to all Member Associations (MAs), to assist them in implementing the proposed educational system. OFC acknowledges the necessity to enhance its bilateral commitment by creating effective learning opportunities, facilitating education and development, and by actively supporting its MAs.

In turn, the MAs need to be proactive in the education of their coaches by prioritising their needs, using the support OFC provides to organise activities and create educational opportunities.
The OFC’s vision 2011/2018 has identified this programme as an immediate need to emphasize in order to support the players and coaches to the long term success and good health of our game.

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Objectives
• OFC will undertake a continuous review of the courses;
• OFC will create new course resources including printed material, multimedia applications and online tools;
• OFC will work closely with MAs to make sure course instructors are adequately trained and refreshed;
• OFC will enhance communication with MA Technical Directors to ensure a comprehensive follow up and identification of the most competent coaches.

The Aims
OFC Technical Department aims to offer a progressive coach education programme with recognised qualifications for people coaching at all levels. This programme is based on competency, training principles, and involvement of the coach to ensure that they have met the required standards for each level:
• To promote an on-going progressive improvement of knowledge and expertise;
• To provide a structure to improve communication skills;
• To encourage the development of innovative coaching techniques;
• To provide quality controlled learning in all programmes;
• To increase the enjoyment of football for coaches and players.

Coaching Courses
• ‘D’ Coaching Licence
• ‘C’ Coaching Licence
• ‘B’ Coaching Licence
• ‘A’ Coaching Licence