Coaches for Europe (C4E)
Programme Overview
The C4E programme is aimed at coaches with the potential to become a high performance coach, either with top club teams or national teams. It focuses on developing a philosophy of coaching incorporating individual technical and tactical skills as well as developing a wide knowledge and understanding of team tactics.
Quick View
Type of development
Learning
Estimated Hours of Learning
208
Next Deadline
27/09/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it last
12 months
How many applicants
12 coaches
How much is it
Є1700 per year
Certification Body
EuroHockey Institute
Language Used
English
Important Dates
September 2024
Nomination Period
November 2024
Welcome webinar
December 2024
Online workshop 1
January/March 2025
Portfolio task 1 and FIH Workshop
March 2025
Face to Face Seminar 1
April 2025
Online workshop 2
April/June 2025
Portfolio task 2 and FIH Workshop
July 2025
Online workshop 3
August 2025
Face to Face Seminar 2
July/September 2025
Portfolio task 3 and FIH Workshop
How To Get On
Application
- Only member national associations of EuroHockey may nominate participants.
- The nomination period is September
- Each October the new cohort is announced.
- Contact your member national association directly to be nominated.
Criteria & Level
- The programme has been matched agains the European Qualification Framework and is certified at Level 3 by EuroHockey and FIH. Therefore participants must prove they hold certification or relevant experience at European Qualification Framework Level 2.
Core content
Welcome Cohort Webinar
1 hour
Introduction to the mentors, course overview and expectation setting.
Online Workshop 1
3 hour
Face to Face Seminar 1
3 day (20 hours)
– The art of communication; watch, listen, ask, explore
– Individual tactical coaching offensive principles with defensive analysis
– Individual tactical coaching defensive principles with offensive analysis
Assessment:
– Practical delivery tasks
Online Workshop 2
3 hour
Online Workshop 3
3 hour
Talent Development
Face to Face Seminar 2
3 day (20 hours)
Modules:
– Differences in individual tactical analysis princples
– Applying different models for team tactics
– Importance of individual skills in team tactics
Assessment:
– Practical delivery tasks
Portfolio tasks
18 hours
Three at-home portfolio tasks set by mentors throughout the year, designed for coaches to demonstrate application of newly-developed knowledge in their local context
FIH Academy Workshops
9 hours
Requirement to complete three FIH Academy online workshops throughout the year. Coaches to work with mentors to select workshops which cover gaps in individual knowledge.