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
7
OnlineFace to Face
Learning
7
Soft SkillsHard Skills
Estimated Hours of Learning
208
Next Deadline
22/09/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it last
19 months
How many applicants
28 people in two groups of 14
How much is it
Є1600 per year
Discount
20% discount for member national associations.
Certification Body
EuroHockey Institute
Language Used
English
Important Dates
September
Nomination Period
February 2024
Webinar: 3hr Online
March 2024
Seminar: 5 Day Face to Face
July 2024
Webinar: 3hr Online
August 2024
Seminar: 5 Day Face to Face
February 2025
Webinar: 3hr Online
March 2025
Seminar: 5 Day Face to Face
July 2025
Webinar: 3hr Online
August 2025
Seminar: 5 Day Face to Face
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.
Year 1
Webinar 1
1 Day Online - Hockey Family
Module
Engagement in hockey coaching across Europe
Seminar 1
5 Day Face to Face - Individual Technical Skills
Modules
How to present and why it matters as a hockey coach
Individual Technical Principles
The basics of Coaching Individual Technical Skills
The basics of Coaching Individual GK Technical Skills
Assessment
Presentations x2
Training Sessions x2
Personal development
Webinar 2
1 Day Online - Hockey Family
Modules
The importance of sharing knowledge to expand your impact
Seminar 2
5 Day Face to Face - Individual offensive tactical skills
Modules
How to coach and why we coach is important
Individual tactical coaching offensive principles with defensive analysis
Differences in individual tactical analysis principles
The basics of coaching individual GK tactical skills
Assessment
Presentations x2
Training Sessions x2
Personal development
Year 2
Webinar 1
1 Day Online - Hockey Family
Module
Solidarity on and off the field of play
Seminar 1
5 Day Face to Face - Individual defensive tactical skills
Modules
The art of communication; watch, listen, ask, explore
Individual tactical coaching defensive principles with offensive analysis
Talent Development
Technology: Why and what to use to support your coaching
Assessment
Presentations x2
Training Sessions x2
Personal development
Webinar 2
1 Day Online - Hockey Family
Modules
Making choices
Seminar 2
5 Day Face to Face - Team Tactics
Modules
Importance of individual skills in team tactics
Applying different models for team tactics
How to use technology for team tactics
Application and modification of penalty corners
Assessment
Presentations x2
Training Sessions x2
Personal development
