CFA Coaching Guidelines

Our qualified coaches follow CFA coaching guidelines, containing recommendations on typical content, important aspects and age specific considerations. The CFA Guidelines for talent and elite development focuse on 3 elements:

Personality Development
We want to educate and guide our players to become self-organized, self-dependent, responsible athletes on and off the field.
Individual Development
The development of individual talent and quality of the play has a higher priority than winning matches.
Systematic Development
Our approach is systematic, holistic, documented and development stage specific.

Canada First Academy's talent development program is grounded on the following objectives:

• Scouting and developing Canadian talent
• Develop technically skilled and tactically trained players
• Motivation and practical tips
• Promote the individual talents — away from success, and pressure
• Support for self-motivated talents
• Continuous development of our coaches by providing guidance and advice