Now is the time to secure your seat at the 2009 FFA National Coaching Conference with exceptional key note speakers including Pim Verbeek, head coach of the Qantas Socceroos, Mr Mauricio Marques Technical Consultant, Brazilian Football Federation, Mr Erich Rutemoller, Director of Coaching, German Football Federation, Mr Tom Sermanni, Head Coach, Westfield Matilda's and Mr Jan Versleijen, Head Coach, Qantas Young Socceroos and Australian Institute of Sport Men's Football Program.

Secure your seat by the 31st of December 2008 and go in the draw to win 4 tickets to the Australia V Uzbekistan 2010 World Cup Asian Qualifier in Sydney on the 1st of April 2009.

Visit www.ffacoachingconference.com.au for more information and full promotional terms and conditions.

FFA is delighted to confirm the location and dates of the 2009 FFA National Coaching Conference. The conference has now become an annual event which is a major component of the FFA event calendar.

2009 FFA National Coaching Conference

Date: Monday 16th February – Wednesday 18th February
Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm each day
Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush Bay

The objective of the FFA Coaching Conference is to provide further education & development opportunities for coaches both in Australia and overseas. Coaches operating at all levels of the game will be able to attend and choose practical sessions and lectures that are relevant to their needs and those of their players.

Register your interest now by emailing: CoachingConference@footballaustralia.com.au

Please read more for information on a Senior Licence Course in Brisbane, taking place in January 2009.

Sports Education and Learning is pleased to invite elite team managers to apply for the 2009 Level 3, Managing National and National League Team Course; a 6 month program with a 2 day workshop to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra on 12-13 February 2009.

Sports Education and Learning (SEAL) have new Sports Teams Manager Education Programs.  Courses available are:

Level 1 - Managing Junior Teams
Level 2 - Managing Clubs and Senior Teams
Level 3 - Managing Elite Teams and High Profile Athletes

More information is availalbe at www.sealglobal.net