Opening Ceremony of the AFC/VFF ‘B’ Certificate Coaching Course – Phase 1 in Da Nang

This is the fourth time the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has collaborated with the Defense Sports Center 3 to organize a coaching course according to AFC standards, further affirming the efficiency in training and developing Vietnam’s football human resources. With synchronized facilities, including training pitches and classrooms that meet high standards, the Defense Sports Center 3 is recognized as a suitable venue that fully meets the professional requirements of the course.

The course also marks a milestone in the process of building a coaching education system following the C – B – A pathway between the VFF and the Japan Football Association (JFA), aiming to improve the quality of youth football training and sustainable development.

The course is conducted by Mr. Koshida Takeshi and Mr. Tran Duc Toan. Both instructors were recently recognized by FIFA for their professional qualifications and competence, qualifying as instructors after a two-year training process involving both in-person and online FIFA programs.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the host unit, including Mr. Nguyen Tuan Sinh – Director of the Defense Sports Center 3, and Mr. Huynh Manh Hoa – Coach at the Defense Sports Center 3. Representing the VFF were Mr. Koshida Takeshi – Technical Director and Course Instructor; Mr. Tran Duc Toan – Assistant Instructor; and Mr. Vu Minh Thang – Language Assistant to Mr. Koshida Takeshi. Additionally, the course received support from the organizing committee staff from the Defense Sports Center 3.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Huynh Tuan Sinh – Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Director of the Defense Sports Center 3 – expressed his pleasure in continuing to partner with the VFF in coaching education: “This is the fourth time the Center has collaborated to organize the course, and the previous three editions were all very successful. Both the instructors and candidates have shown great enthusiasm. The Center will continue to provide the best conditions regarding training pitches and classrooms, while offering maximum support throughout the learning process. I wish all candidates success in achieving their set goals.”

Meanwhile, Instructor Koshida Takeshi expressed his gratitude to the host unit and the participating candidates: “My thanks to Mr. Sinh and Mr. Hoa for organizing this course in Da Nang. I also want to thank the 24 coaches present for joining this session. The ‘B’ Certificate is a vital foundation in youth player development. To grow Vietnamese football in the future, youth training is the key objective. In football, there is no absolute right or wrong; what matters is that we share ideas, engage in exchange, and learn from one another.”

Mr. Koshida Takeshi also shared his special affection for Da Nang and expressed his hope that the candidates would have 12 productive days of learning while experiencing the positive aspects of the local area.

Speaking at the ceremony, Assistant Instructor Tran Duc Toan shared that Da Nang holds many memories in his coaching career journey: “I was very fortunate to have attended the ‘C’ Certificate course in Da Nang back in 2018 and have continued pursuing this profession ever since. It has been a long time since I last returned here. I hope that we will work effectively together over the next 12 days.”

Representing the candidates, class monitor Do Trong Hai (Thanh Hoa FC) expressed his gratitude to the VFF and the local organizing committee for providing the best conditions for the course. He also affirmed that the candidates would strictly comply with the regulations and strive to acquire knowledge in accordance with AFC/FIFA standards to achieve the best results.

The AFC/VFF ‘B’ Certificate Coaching Course – Phase 1 is one of the key activities within the national coaching education program, contributing to the quality improvement of the coaching workforce and aiming for the sustainable development of Vietnamese football.