AFCAS (Association of Football Coaching & Scouting) is a comprehensive platform that offers interactive courses, workshops, and seminars focused on football coaching and scouting. Designed for both aspiring and experienced professionals in the football industry, AFCAS provides a dynamic learning environment to enhance coaching techniques and scouting skills. With a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, AFCAS equips individuals with the tools and strategies necessary to excel in the competitive world of football. Whether you’re looking to refine your coaching abilities or gain insights into talent identification, AFCAS offers valuable resources to help you reach your goals.

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A.F.C.A.S.

THE HOME OF FULLY INTERACTIVE
FOOTBALL COACHING & SCOUTING
EDUCATION

TAKE YOUR COACHING AND SCOUTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Explore Courses Why AFCAS?

WELCOME TO THE ASSOCIATION OF
FOOTBALL COACHES AND SCOUTS!

TAKE YOUR COACHING AND SCOUTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Interactive Football Education for Coaches, Scouts, and Aspiring Football Professionals.

Learn practical coaching and scouting techniques through AFCAS e-learning programs, interactive courses, and professional development pathways.

Develop real coaching and scouting skills with AFCAS.

ONLINE SCOUTING & COACHING CATEGORIES

SELF-PACED ONLINE PROGRAMS

AFCAS STUDENTS

Our students have joined AFCAS from, or progressed to opportunities with, some of the world's leading football clubs and associations, including:

Professional Football Clubs and Associations

Why AFCAS?

What makes AFCAS different from other football education platforms

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Professional-Led

Courses created by experienced football professionals with real industry knowledge.

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Fully Interactive

Engaging, hands-on learning with interactive modules, quizzes and real-world scenarios.

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Self-Paced

Learn on your own schedule. Access courses 24/7 from any device, anywhere.

Meet Ged Searson

Managing Director

Ged Searson is the Managing Director of AFCAS and has over 30 years of coaching and scouting experience. He is a former Premier League First Team Scout, former EFL scout and former Chief Scout of the Malawi National Team. Through AFCAS, he has educated coaches and scouts from across the UK and around the world.

AFCAS Student Testimonials & Success Stories

Hear from coaches and scouts who transformed their careers with AFCAS

"…within a year of taking my first AFCAS course, I am now living the dream and scouting in the professional game. I'd highly recommend for everyone to join the AFCAS family!"

Adam

Leeds United FC

"…Having done all the courses available, it has improved my scouting, analysis and reports. I've managed to gain jobs at clubs in the English pyramid using the methods discussed."

Mark

West Ham United FC