Memberships
View the benefits for FCA Community Coach members and FCA Professional Advanced Coach members
Members receive access to ‘FCA Members Area Only’ content which is continually being developed
Non-Professional (Community Coach)
- Plus $50 joining fee (one-time fee).
- Existing members renewing their membership will not be charged the joining fee.
Professional (Advanced Coach)
- FFA/AFC Pro A, B and C License holders
- Plus $100 joining fee (one-time fee).
- Existing members renewing their membership will not be charged the joining fee.
Community Coach Benefits
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Key Pillars – Community, Connection & Camaraderie (CCC’s)
- Access to discounted FCA sponsor gear and equipment
- Consolidation of FCA Services and key stakeholder relationships,
- Receive all rights (e.g. voting, stand for election) per FCA Constitution
Professional Development
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Development of Regional/Metropolitan FCA Associations to support Community Coach networking, mentoring and development
- Community Coaching (Re-validation CPD points) development opportunities which complement Community Coaches’ roles – National/State/Regional Conferences/Workshops.
- Discount on Football coach conference(s)/ professional development workshop registration
- Coach Network opportunities – Online & at National/State/Regional/ Workshops.
- Access to Jobs Board (initiative to be developed)
- Special invites to future regional events with top level coaches and mentors
- Access to shared football video and podcast service (initiative to be developed)
Well-being
•  Access to national independent psychological services network
Advocacy
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Access to standardised coach contract templates (local)




Professional (Advanced Coach) Benefits
Key Pillars – Advocacy, Development & Well-being
- Access to discounted FCA sponsor gear and equipment
- Consolidation of FCA Services and key stakeholder relationships
- Receive all rights (e.g. voting, stand for election) per FCA Constitution
Professional Development
•  Professional coaching (Advance Licence Re-validation CPD points) development opportunities which complement coaches’ high-performance roles – National/State Conferences/Workshops.
- Discount on Football coach conference(s)/professional development workshop registration
- Access to University of Queensland and University of Sydney Masters of
Coaching Programs - Coach and corporate Network opportunities – Online & FCA Corporate & Professional Development events
- Professional development to ensure understanding relevant rules and case law (of CAS, FIFA, FFA etc.) that impacts coach employment
- Scope of knowledge/competencies to maintain a duty of care for fellow coaches, staff and players i.e. medical, psychological
- Access to Jobs Board (initiative to be developed),
- Access to shared football video and podcast service (initiative to be developed)
Well-being
• Access to national independent psychological services network hops.
- Transition support for coaches whose contracts are voluntarily or involuntarily terminated
- Access to individual holistic career lifestyle and performance planning & management services
- Career transition support & resume preparation
Advocacy
- Proactive advocacy services in contract negotiation and disputes
- Access to standardised coach contract templates (local/overseas)
– FCA are negotiating with Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) and FFA, regarding contract templates, including minimum terms and conditions, for HAL Assistant coaches, WWL & NYL Coaches
– FCA are negotiating with Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) regarding contract templates, including minimum terms and conditions, for National Premier League Coaches - Access to professional advice, well-being support and assistance following contract termination, including (for overseas-based members) assistance in lodging claims through FIFA dispute resolution channels
- Support in managing taxation implications of Australian and international coaching contracts.



