Memberships

Renew your existing FCA membership OR become a New FCA Member

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

NEW MEMBER

Non-Professional (Community Coach)

$75

Plus $50 joining fee.

Become a Member

NEW MEMBER

PROFESSIONAL (ADVANCED COACH)

$125

FFA/AFC Pro A, B and C License holders
Plus $100 joining fee.

Become a Member

EXISTING MEMBER

non professional (community coach)

$75/year

- Available only to existing 2018-19 FCA and AFCAT members.

Renew Membership

EXISTING MEMBER

PROFessional (advanced coach)

$125/year

FFA/AFC Pro A, B and C License holders
Available only to existing 2018-19 FCA and AFCAT members.

Renew Membership

Community Coach Benefits

Key Pillars – Community, Connection & Camaraderie (CCC’s)
- FCA Polo and cap
- 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

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

Access to standardised coach contract templates (local)

Professional (Advanced Coach) Benefits

Key Pillars – Advocacy, Development & Well-being

FCA Polo and Cap
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.