TCIFA Hosts C-License Coaching Course to Elevate Regional Coaching Standards
The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) successfully hosted the first segment of its C-License Coaching Course from May 16–18, 2025, at the TCIFA National Academy. This vital course serves as a stepping stone for the TCIFA's inclusion in the Concacaf Coaching Convention at the C-License Level.
The C-License Coaching Course is a critical component of Concacaf's initiative to standardize coaching conventions across member nations. By participating in these courses, coaches ensure they meet the minimum standards required by Concacaf, which are essential for both audits and the broader coaching framework. Upon receiving membership in the Concacaf Coaching Convention, the TCIFA C-License will gain recognition across all countries in the region, opening new opportunities for coaches and enhancing the quality of football education.
Upon completing the face-to-face segment of the TCIFA C-License coaching course, there will be a designated six-week development period for student coaches. This phase will incorporate online learning and practical assignments. The development period is designed to encourage continuous improvement and self-reflection, allowing coaches to integrate new techniques and strategies into their coaching repertoire. This will be followed by assessments, with provisions for reassessment if necessary to complete the certification process. This structured approach ensures that all participating coaches have ample time to refine their skills and absorb the knowledge imparted during the course.
As part of FIFA’s commitment to Coach Educator mentorship through the FIFA/Concacaf Coach Educator’s Mentorship Program, FIFA Technical Expert John Peacock was invited to oversee the C-License Coaching Course. His role involved assessing and providing feedback to the Coach Educators in accordance with the coaching competency framework. The course was led by Instructors Damien Grant (TCIFA Head of Coach Education) and Dane Ritchie (TCIFA Technical Director).
In continuation of commitment to coaching excellence, TCIFA will also conduct a "Train the Trainers" course. This initiative aims to equip a new cadre of coach educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to sustain and expand the quality of coaching education in the region.
TCIFA Head of Coaching Education Damien Grant, commented,"This C-License course marks a historic milestone for the TCIFA as we take meaningful steps toward full inclusion in the Concacaf Coaching Convention. It’s not just about meeting standards, it’s about raising them. We aim to empower local coaches with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead with purpose and develop players more effectively. The commitment shown by the student coaches has been truly inspiring, and I believe they will play a key role in shaping the future of football in our country. This is just the beginning of a new era in coach development, and we are excited to continue building capacity through future initiatives like our Train the Trainers course and TCIFA coaching courses with the support of CONCACAF."
"The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association has been making significant strides in the area of coach education and this C License Course is a mark in our progress to standardize our coaching education courses to meet the minimum standards set out by Concacaf under the Concacaf Coaching Convention," said TCIFA Technical Director, Dane Ritchie.The delivery of the course has been progressing very well with the candidates being very receptive to the delivery methods being used on the course. We remain grateful for the assistance offered to us through the FIFA/Concacaf Train the Trainers program which allowed us to make significant progress in our coaching education methodology. Thanks to our President Sonia Fulford Missick and our former General Secretary Oliver Smith and our new General Secretary Tamara Hall-Worme for the support in enabling us to be at this juncture in our growth. The Turks and Caicos Islands Coaching Education Department is looking forward to successfully completing the course and the audit process to be accepted into the Concacaf Coaching Convention at the C License Level. This will indeed be a proud day for us."
TCIFA remains committed to its vision of elevating the standards of football coaching, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the sport throughout the region. Through ongoing education and support, the association aims to nurture the next generation of coaches who will, in turn, inspire and develop future football talent.
