FIH Level 3 COACH Award (BEL)

Face to Face Final Course: 16 to 19 June 2025 - Antwerp, Belgium alongside the FIH Pro League

Arrival - 16 June 2025 for a 18:00 Start
Departure - 19 June 2025 following a 16:00 Close

The FIH Level 3 Talent Coach (L3C) Award is the third step on the FIH Coach Education Pathway.

The L3C is designed for coaches wanting to coach players at Play (developing) and Stay (lifelong & performance) level, in senior club or national youth environments.

Applicants must hold the FIH Level 2 Coach Award (or be nominated by their National Association) and have completed the L3C Online Course to participate in this course. 

FIH Academy Courses are recognised globally, however, with 148 FIH member nations, equivalence to National Association qualification and requirements, as well as local laws will vary. For further information please contact your National Association or Continental Federation.

What's included?

  • E-learning Induction
  • 4 days face to face course
  • Feedback
  • L3C Face to Face Course attendance certificate
  • Interactive experience

Format

Our L3C face to face course consists of 28hrs of practical guided learning sessions (usually 4 days x 7 hours), with up to 16 participants and 2 FIH Educators.
Monday evening arrival - Thursday afternoon departure
**This is the final part of the full L3C Award**

Included in course fee

  • 3 Nights accommodation (full board including meals)
  • Course Fee
  • FIH Academy assessment report and certificate
  • Access to some Pro League games
    FIH Academy Coach shirt
    Fee does not include other elements of the L3C

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

By the end of this course, we hope you are able to:
  • Investigate small sided game theory
  • Design a series of 6 principles, tactical & technical based, game relevant sessions
  • Understand team Philosophy, Values and Culture
  • Explore Match Management set up, process, roles and rotations
  • Understand and carry out a performance self reflection and REVIEW
  • Design a personal development action plan
  • Understand athlete wellness - Physical, Mental, Social, Intellectual & Behaviour
  • Understand the physical and mental preparation needs of an athlete
In addition, through the four mandatory workshops:

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The FIH L3C consists of 5 elements, all of which must be completed in order to be assessed for the Award.

The L3C online course must be completed prior to attending the L3C face to face course and final assessment. Ordinarily, it is also necessary to complete the four workshops before attending the face to face course.