The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that Football Science and Technology will play a central role in the CAF B License Coaching Courses.
This revelation was made during the opening ceremony of the fourth round of courses, which was attended by FKF President Nick Mwendwa on July 3, 2023, at the Kenya Institute of Special Education.
Coaches participating in the courses will gain valuable insights into age-specific training methods, enabling them to maximize their impact on the pitch for different age groups.
A key aspect of football science and technology that will be covered is periodization, which guides coaches in planning their team’s training regimen to ensure optimal performance and physical fitness. This crucial element will be complemented by conditioning techniques aimed at enhancing players’ daily performance levels.
Proper nutrition and its long-term benefits for players’ overall well-being will also be emphasized during the courses. Coaches will acquire comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy, enabling them to identify vulnerable areas of the body and take appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of injuries.
Additionally, the coaches will receive training on utilizing technology to enhance their analytical capabilities. This includes measuring player health and performance on the field and utilizing statistical data for more effective training sessions. The integration of technology empowers coaches to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of the sport.
Sofapaka Assistant Coach Paul Ogai, a CAF C Licensed coach and a CAF D Instructor, expressed his excitement as he embarks on the four-month program. Ogai emphasized the importance of football science and technology in improving the quality of the league and highlighted the need for accurate information on physical exercise, tactics, work-rest ratio, and nutrition.
FKF President Nick Mwendwa stressed the significance of capacity building for coaches and reiterated the Federation’s commitment to ensuring that all coaches in the FKF Leagues are accredited at different levels.
He emphasized the requirement for coaches to advance through various levels of training as they progress in their careers to ensure that the players are handled by qualified personnel. Mwendwa announced that starting from the upcoming season, all coaches in the FKF Premier League will be required to hold a CAF B license, with a CAF A license being required in two years.
This move by the FKF aims to equip coaches with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of coaching and ultimately contribute to the development of the game, particularly at the grassroots level.
