PFF, MVPSF to hold football coaches confab

The Philippine Football Federation and the MVP Sports Foundation will hold the first Football Coaches Conference on Dec. 1-3 at the Li Sing Giap Auditorium of the University of Asia and the Pacific in Ortigas Center, Pasig.

The conference aims to bring together Filipino football educators and enthusiasts to share experiences, learn from global experts, discuss issues and come up with ways to further develop the sport in the Philippines.

The PFF has invited resource persons from here and abroad to share their expertise in the event also aimed to boost the national and youth football teams.

International speakers include Tuan Hoang Anh, who led the U-19 team of Vietnam to this year’s U-20 World Cup Championship, Football Federation Australia Technical director Eric Abrams, Japan Football Association Coach Education director Kawamata Noriyuki, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Deputy technical director Wim Koevermans and Japan Football Association Academy coach Sakao Miho.

Azkals’ coach Thomas Dooley, national women’s mentors Letecia Bautista and Marnelli Dimzon, PFF grassroots director Aquilino Pastoral III, PFF technical director Marlon Maro and PFF Coach Education head Jose Ariston Caslib will also give updates on the respective groups.

The conference also features a forum on youth players with coaches Emelio “Chieffy” Caligdong, Jose Maria Aberasturi, Bongbong “Roxy” Dorlas, Marielle Benitez and Joyce Landagan comprising the panelists.

Fee is pegged at P2,000, excluding meals, transportation and accommodation. For details, email coachesconference2017@gmail.com.