Our goal is to continue to increase participation in all sections of the community through our members, voluntary and executive, working with the many stakeholders who enjoy and support our sport.
The Football Association of Ireland today launches its new Coaches Association. The FAI offers a range of coaching courses beginning from Kick Start 1 and 2 right through to UEFA Pro Licence and sees the Coaches Association as a vital component for future success. Nationally, the FAI has almost 28,000 registered coaches and this number has been increasing steadily year on year as clubs and leagues recognise the benefits of quality coaching in player development.
Read more: Football Association of Ireland launches Coaches Association
The IT Carlow Open Day will be held on Friday Nov 11th, this will be a good opportunity for any interested students to attend IT Carlow, get additional information on the Soccer Degree Course, see the facilities and get an overview of what the course is all about.
The UEFA Study Group Scheme is an innovative technical exchange programme which allows UEFA's 53 member national associations to discuss and share knowledge on topics such as coach education, grassroots, elite youth football and the women's game.
Read more: FAI Coach Education host UEFA Study Group Seminar for Goalkeeper Coaches
The licensing system was introduced in Ireland in 2004 to ensure that clubs participating in the League of Ireland were maintaining certain standards.
Licensing monitors clubs in five key areas: sporting, infrastructure, legal, personnel and administrative, and finance
The licensing system has helped to bring about a culture of improvement within the League of Ireland. As a result of the licensing system, there are now more qualified coaches, grounds people, stewards, safety officers and event controllers, while improvements in infrastructure and financial reporting have been seen throughout the league.
You can read the 2012 Licensing Manual in full by clicking on the relevant link below.
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, today (October 20) launched the inaugural Bus Éireann Women's National League in Aviva Stadium.
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