FIFA coach capacity building workshop to be held at AIFF NCE in Kolkata

FIFA coach capacity building workshop, a vital component of world football governing body's Women's League Development, which falls under broer FIFA Women's Development Programme, will be held at AIFF National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in Kolkata from September 16 to 18.

workshop will be conducted by FIFA experts Simon Toselli and Stéphanie Spielmann.

Toselli, a FIFA women's football technical expert, h previously conducted women's football strategy workshop in New Delhi in June this year. He has been collaborating with 25 countries on different projects and implementation of strategies (AFC, OFC, CAF and UEFA).

Spielmann, a former player, is a UEFA A-License coach and a FIFA and OFC instructor. She has been part of FIFA coach mentorship programme with Belgium women's national team.

She has coached senior, U19 and U16 women's teams of Tahiti and has also been women's football development officer in island nation.

FIFA coach capacity building workshop will be attended by coaches from Indian women's national teams, IWL, and IWL 2 clubs, and various or stakeholders.

event will feature oretical sessions in mornings, practical field sessions in afterons, and dedicated one-on-one breakout sessions for personalised interaction with experts, allowing coaches to dress specific questions and concerns.