All coaches are expected to undergo training to the SFA Development plan. These are different for 7–a–side and 11-a-side.

The training programme for the North Region is found on the SFA web site with the link attached with dates and venues. These are well attended. The Saturday coaches should also undergo the First Touches training as a minimum. The attendance of the coaching sessions should be confirmed with the club Secretary and re-imbursement for the courses from the club is applicable. The Secretary will keep a record of the training undertaken and should be provided with a copy of the certificate of attendance / assessment. www.footballcentral.org/sfa/icoaching