All India Football Federation D’ license course for Noklak underway

DIMAPUR—  The five-day All India Football Federation (AIFF) D’ license course for football coaches under Noklak district got underway at IG stadium, Kohima, on Monday.

The course is initiated by Khiamniungan Sports Council (KSC) under the aegis of Nagaland Football Association, an update stated.

Altogether, 24 football coaches from Noklak district are taking part in the weeklong camp. N William Koso, AIFF D coach educator and AFC A license coach is the instructor for the course.

KSC president Musho Lam said the council took the initiative to organise the course as football enthusiasts of Noklak district face challenges due to lack of facilities and non-availability of coaches to mould them.

The AIFF-D license coaching course provides the ideal introduction to football coaching at grassroots level. A D-Licence holder will be able to coach in grassroots football, college and school teams, district and inter-city championships etc.

The coaching course comprises of theory and practical lessons in the football pitch. After the completion, candidates who qualify in both the theory and practical exams will be awarded the AIFF “D” coaching certificate.