Soccer coaching academy

RHFA Programmes
There are a number of types of courses available, which differ in duration. The 8 week programmes offer players and coaches to build a better relationships and work on more specific parts of their game. The 3-4 day courses offer a more intense boost to players, ranging from different themes of football to cover all aspects of the game.

The different types of courses create options to enable the RHF academy to bring football coaching around the country. It also allows the RHFA to offer a football pathway for any aspiring player to advance their skills.

3-4 Day RHFA:
· 3-4 days of elite coaching from the RHFA coaches
Ø      Covering different themes of Football to cover all aspects of the game
Ø      Run 9.00-3.00 each day
o    Option for all Regions
o    Ages 8-14

RHFA Signature Course
· 4 days of elite coaching from the RHFA coaches
Ø      Covering different themes of Football to cover all aspects of the game
Ø      Run 9.00-3.00 each day
· The full Lotto Ricki Herbert Football Academy kit (socks, shorts, shirts)
· Lunch, snacks and drinks every day
· Evaluation form providing feedback from your coaches
· Certificate of participation signed by RHFA Director Ricki Herbert
o    Option for all Regions
o    Ages 8-14

DEVELOPMENT Term RHFA
· An 8 week training programme, run by RHFA coaches
Ø      8 1 hour training sessions over 8 weeks covering different themes of Football
o Option for Wellington and Auckland Region
o Ages 7-14

ELITE Term RHFA
· Individually picked players to attend elite courses
· All players must be at the top level to attend, as the football, coaching and environment will be a top professional level
   o    Option for Wellington and Auckland Region
   o    Ages 11-15

GK Term Programme
· A 6-8 week training programme, run by RHFA GK coaches
Ø 6-8 1 hour training sessions over 6-8 weeks covering different aspects of Goalkeeping
o Option for Wellington and Auckland Region
o Ages 10-16

Weekend RHFA
· 2-3 days of elite coaching from the RHFA coaches
Ø      Covering different themes of Football to cover all aspects of the game
Ø      Run 4.00-7.00 on Fridays, 9.00-3.00 on Saturdays & Sundays
o    Option for all Regions
-           Run off season (Doesn’t get in the way of games)
o    Ages 8-14

Residential Programme
· Trips where the players will experience a professional football lifestyle domestically
· Experience X amount of days coaching, whilst staying with the squad over the course
· Being taught off the field football habits
Ø Diets, training/match preparations, schedules etc.
o    Option for all Regions
o    Ages 10-15

International Tours
· Trips offshore to experience football outside of New Zealand
Ø Staying in professional facilities to cater for once in lifetime trips
Ø Picked players from RHFA courses, to represent the RHFA at the top level
o    Ages 11-15