About the FFVCA

The aims of the FFVCA will include such things as:

• Offering a wide range of information to coaches at all levels to improve their knowledge and understanding of the game.
• Give member coaches access to Elite level coaches and environments otherwise not accessible including Victorian Institute of Sport and Hyundai A-League clubs.
• Organising social functions for coaches to network and develop friendships.

Other benefits of the FFVCA include:
• FFV Cap
• FFV t-shirt
• Free entry to coach education workshops
• $32 discount when taking your Junior Licence
• $20 discount when taking your Youth Licence
• $25 discount when taking your Senior Licence
• Monthly meetings to put forward your ideas and listen to the ideas of other coaches
• Discount entry to the 2008 Coaches Conference
• Monthly FFVCA Newsletter
• Access to the new online resource
• Free VIS seminar
• Tour VIS facilities including the Lexus Centre, with the opportunity to be inside the change rooms at half time for a VIS match
• The option of an overseas tour to some European clubs (Depending on numbers and availability)

By bringing coaches together on a regular basis as well as distributing every month an electronic newsletter, the FFVCA will strive to "kick a few goals" in education and communication and assist coaches to improve their skills along the way. Networking of coaches gives the opportunity to increase your knowledge and understanding of the game in an environment where friendships can be developed. All memberships are valid for a 12 month period. Should you wish to join in March for example then your membership will be valid until March the following year - it's not a calendar year membership, you get 12 months from the time you join at any time of the year. First time members pay $150 and renewals every year after that is $120.

In summary, the FFVCA intends to strive to give you the recognition, support, opportunity and motivation to be the best you possibly can be and along the way, enjoy every minute of your coaching career. After all, our game is the greatest game in the world. It gives us highs and lows, but the constant factor throughout the world is the feeling of belonging - belonging to a very special 'family', the family of coaching.

We do not always agree as a family. There are differences of opinions and arguments, but all families survive through many factors, with respect being a vital component. The FFVCA will strive to ensure our member coaches will receive the respect deserved.

If you wish to join the FFVCA today, please complete the online form. If you have any queries, please e-mail the Elite Development Department: acarey@footballfedvic.com.au or call Andrew on (03) 9474 1814.