Quote Originally Posted by football_macigian23 View Post
Not sure where else to put this

What are everyone's thoughts on 14-16NPL coaches requiring to have the C Senior License instead of Youth?

Senior is focused on winning games and setting up your team from week to week depending on the opposition

Something the NPL does not encourage?

It fits with FFA's model where u/14 is part of the game training phase, shape and structure rather than skill development. 9-13 is skill acquisition phase which is the youth component of the C Licence.

It's a big commitment for the coaches but the courses are well worth it. If we're serious about improving the standard then it's a must to do these courses so the kids get the benefit of educated coaches.

The issue for the coaches is the $ don't yet match the commitment and hours required to coach at this level.