Coach Development Pathway
| Age Group | Prerequisite | Development Pathway | Competition Pathway | National Pathway | Ideal Development Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Between 30-50 | Holder of AFC 'A' Certificate; Min. 2 years of coaching at S.League club or NFA team; Good track record | AFC/UEFA Pro Diploma | Foreign League S.League | National 'A' Team U-23; National U-21 |
Attachment of coaches to Top European & Asian clubs |
| 24 and above | Holder of AFC 'B' Certificate; Min. 1 year of active coaching (Proof: Log Book); Min. played for S.League or Prime League teamsl Or COE coaches | AFC 'A' Certificate | Foreign League S.League |
National U18; |
Attachment of coaches to Top European & Asian clubs |
| 23 and above | Holder of AFC 'C' Certificate; Min. 2 years of active coaching (Proof: Log Book); Played club level football and must pass the National Skills Test | AFC 'B' Certificate | Prime League COE League NFL Div 1 and 2 | National U-14; National U-13 | |
| Between 21-35 | Min. played for school or club; Must pass the National Skills Test | FAS Community Certificate | AFC 'C Certificate |
NIL | |
| Above 21 | Football enthusiast | FAS Community Certificate |
NIL |
