FIH ACADEMY
The International Federation of Hockey (FIH) are the international governing body for Hockey.
The FIH Academy is the global centre for hockey education powered by the FIH. Established in 2014 with the long term mission to unite all global efforts in hockey education provision.
The FIH Academy provides support for Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, Officials, Executive, and Events. For Coaches, this includes formal courses and opportunities to attend a range of workshops to continue to grow and develop.
FIH Academy Coaching Courses
The Coaching Courses are competency-based to provide an internationally consistent assessment for all coaches and all courses. This allows coaches to receive an internationally recognised Coaching accreditation.
The FIH Courses go from Level 1 through to Level 6 and are integrated into the Hockey New Zealand National Coach Development Programmes. This allows coaches to access on-going learning opportunities through the National Programmes, and then have the choice to engage in assessment based FIH Academy Courses to receive a coaching accreditation.
Please click on the below courses to learn more about the course prerequisites and components.
The FIH Level 1 and 2 are available online or in person. The Level 3 and 4 Courses involve a blend of online and face to face components.
FIH Level 1 Coaching Course
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FIH Level 2 Coaching Course
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FIH Level 3 Coaching Course
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FIH Level 4 Coaching Course
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GLH= Guided Learning Hours - this is with an FIH Educator HSH= Home Study Hours (time outside of the guided learning hours)
FIH Coaching Courses will be advertised by the FIH Academy, or for face to face courses in New Zealand by Hockey New Zealand on behalf of FIH. There will be a course cost and this will be included in the registration information for the respective course.
For information about the Level 5 and 6, please contact Hockey New Zealand Coaching Manager to discuss.
FIH Master Class Series
The FIH Top Coach Masterclass Series gives coaches at all levels access to world-class coaching insights through free online sessions delivered by leading international coaches and experts.
To take part, individuals need to create a free FIH Academy account, register for the sessions of interest, and join live or watch the recordings later.
The series brings together some of the world's most experienced hockey coaches and performance specialists to share the knowledge, ideas, and experiences that have helped shape success at the highest levels of the game.
