Youth Coach Academy 2026 - Registrations NOW OPEN!

As part of our ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of community football coaches, the YJFL is pleased to announce the return of the ‘free’ Youth Coach Academy for 2026.

The Youth Coach Academy will be delivered across three two-hour sessions, each commencing at 6.30pm, on the following dates:

Monday March 2

Monday March 16

Monday March 30

Venue: YJFL HQ, Cnr Davidson St & Perkins

Ave, Bellfield

To secure your place, please register here via this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2BJFDG

2026 Youth Coach Academy – Key Program Components

Across the 3 sessions, participants will take part in theory, practical and interactive components covering:

• Developing effective training sessions

• Game day coaching

• Leadership

• Culture management

• Coach behaviour and conduct

• Problem-solving techniques (including managing parents and players)

• Coaching the basic skills