THE second edition of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) International Virtual Coaching Conference (IVCC) will held between December 3 and 5. The decision was taken after the inaugural edition was successful last year.
“Despite the pandemic situation last year, we had around 600 to 800 coaches who registered for the program. We are hoping for an even better turnout this time round,” Savio Medeira, the AIFF’s head of coach education and Interim technical director in an official release.
The conference will feature eminent speakers such as Andy Parslow (set-piece coach, AFC Wimbledon), Dawn Scott (Inter Miami), Manolo Marquez (head coach, Hyderabad FC), Owen Coyle (head coach, Jamshedpur FC), Andy Martino (head of academy development, Southampton FC) and renowned throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark, amongst others, Asian News International reported.
“The variety in our speakers’ specialisation is something to look forward to considering the invaluable insights they could provide,” Medeira said, highlighting the inclusion of specialist coaches Parslow and Gronnemark.
Similar to the first edition, the pre-requisite for attending the conference will be the AFC Pro, A, B and C diplomas.
The coaches will be awarded 4 CPD (continuing professional development) points as a part of the ongoing coaching license revalidation process, which started with IVCC last year.
Sachin Tendulkar of India celebrates his 50th Test century during day 4 of the 1st Test match between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park on December 19, 2010 in Centurion, South Africa. Photo by Duif du Toit / Gallo Images/Getty Images
Cheteshwar Pujara of India celebrates after reaching his century during day one of the Fourth Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images