International Diploma in Contemporary Football Coaching - Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI)

Great football managers are not made in a day

ELEVATE YOUR COACHING GAME

Are you ready to shape and guide the next generation of football stars? Step into a world-class Coach Education Programme designed to bridge the gap between Indian coaching standards and global excellence.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CONTEMPORARY FOOTBALL COACHING

As part of GOAL 2066, a visionary mission to empower India to win the FIFA World Cup in 2066, the Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI), in collaboration with OSSI Mumbai, proudly presents the International Diploma in Contemporary Football Coaching.

This prestigious programme is designed to develop elite Indian football coaches who can identify, nurture, and elevate top talent — building leaders capable of guiding India toward global football glory.

The programme is led by Jouke Faber and Richard Vennema, internationally acclaimed Dutch coaches from the homeland of football legend Johan Cruyff.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?

Modern football is evolving rapidly with advanced technologies, analytics, and innovative coaching methodologies. This diploma is specifically structured to:

Identify and develop elite football talent in India
Build and manage “Super Champions”
Equip Indian coaches with cutting-edge international expertise
Integrate global best practices into Indian football development

BEST SUITE FOR

Coaches who want to be professional football managers or coaches
Aspiring Football Coaches
Physical Education Graduates or students
Football Parents

MAJOR CONTENTS

What is Coaching | Different ways (methods) in coaching | How do we coach ourselves | How do we recognise our compatible coaching method or style | How do we observe & analyse our coaching | What are the difference between coaching, training, mentoring, practicing & teaching | How do we prepare a training plan according to the age categories | How do we analyse the training | How do we analyse the players performance in trainings and matches | How do we recognise the innate talents | Very important facts to nurture a talent into the competitive elite level from the grassroot |

Academy Management | Team Management | Talent Management | Sports Law | Career Planning for Coaches

Talent Identification (Scouting) | Football & Character Development

Sports Nutrition | Sports Psychology | Sports Engineering | Fitness Training

Communication Skills for Coaches

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Duration: April 16 – September 15, 2026 (6 months)
Format: Hybrid Mode — Online Sessions, Classroom Learning & Practical Training
Pedagogy: FORMULA EXAI (LEARN-PLAY-WORK-INVENT)
Coaches’ Practical Workshop: April 22 – May 1, 2026
Venue: Ernakulam, Kerala

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Train under renowned international experts: