FIH Level 3 COACH Award (EGY)

Face to Face Final Course: 13 to 16 October 2025 - Ismailia, Egypt
course venues: Mercure Hotel and Suez Canal Authority stadium

ORGANISED BY THE AFRICAN HOCKEY FEDERATION & EGYPT HOCKEY

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 equivalent to participate in this course. All South African candidates based in South African must hold SAHA L3C to be eligible for this course.

FIH Academy Courses are recognised globally, however, with 140 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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3 OCTOBER

What's included?

  • E-learning Induction
  • 4 day face to face course
  • Online Feedback
  • L3C course attendance certificate
  • Interactive experience

FACE TO FACE 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.
**This is the final part of the full L3C Award**

Included in course fee

  • Course materials
  • FIH Academy assessment report and certificate
  • Africa Cup of Nations 12th Men & 9th Women entrance tickets
  • Full board accommodation included

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.