FIH L1C Coach Award
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FIH Academy
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Level: Foundation
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26-31 July 2026
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Course overview
The FIH Level 1 Coach (L1C) Award is the first step on the FIH Coach Education Pathway.
The L1C designed for coaches, teachers and volunteers aged 16+ wanting to start coaching at an initiation/beginner/foundation level, under the guidance of a structured programme and/or a higher-level coach.
Applicants do not require any prior experience of hockey or coaching.
FIH Academy Courses are recognised globally, however, with 148 FIH member nations, equivalence to National Association qualification and requirements, as well as local laws will vary. For further information please contact your National Association or Continental Federation.
About this Course
The FIH Academy Level 1 Coach Award is designed for coaches, teachers and volunteers aged 16+ wanting to start coaching at a foundation level.
This course is integrated in to the FIH World Hockey Camp, providing an ideal opportunity for candidates to learn and practice in a live environment. Candidates will be considered as part of the Futures Sports Staff Team for the duration of the course, but will be mentored by an FIH Educator throughout.
An induction session will take place on Sunday 26 July from 1600 for residential AND day candidates. Other sessions will take place between 9am and 5pm from Monday 27 July to Thursday 30 July - day candidates may depart at 5pm on these days. Evening sessions and attendance on Friday 31 July are for residential candidates only.
Included in your booking fee:
An induction session will take place on Sunday 26 July from 1600 for residential AND day candidates. Other sessions will take place between 9am and 5pm from Monday 27 July to Thursday 30 July - day candidates may depart at 5pm on these days. Evening sessions and attendance on Friday 31 July are for residential candidates only.
Included in your booking fee:
- Residential: FIH Course Fee, accommodation in single or twin rooms (Sun-Fri), Breakfast (Mon to Fri), lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner (Mon-Thurs)
Non-Residential option available. Enquire at info@futuressports.com for price and details.
What's included?
Face to Face Format
Our L1C consists of 5 days of face 2 face interactive coach development sessions with up to 12 participants and 2 FIH Educators.
Venue
Oundle School
Northamptonshire
England
Northamptonshire
England
Mentored Coaching
Candidates will experience classroom and practical sessions including live practice with players on the hockey camp under the guidance of an FIH mentor/educator.
