Inside the "Harvard of Coaching" - A Closer Look at Welsh Rugby's Prodigious Program

Nuri Sahin takes a coaching session during the FAW's Pro Licence course

The FAW's Pro Licence course, commonly referred to as "Harvard for coaching," is concluding its sessions for the year, attracting various high-profile football figures, including former Arsenal and Man City defender Gael Clichy, ex-Turkey international Nuri Sahin, and Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson. The course is rigorous, requiring participants to commit long hours and undergo practical tests, virtual reality seminars, and individual presentations. Sahin shares his experiences, praising the course's extensive football knowledge and diversity, while Clichy discusses the benefits of learning from individuals who started in amateur football. Guest speakers at the conference include Wales men's head coach Craig Bellamy, Rangers boss Russell Martin, and two-time World Cup winner Brandi Chastain. The course aims to be a stepping stone for Welsh coaches, particularly women, and to change the game by fostering an environment where top men and women in football can learn together.

Jonathan Walters (left), Brandi Chastain (second left), Gael Clichy (second right) and Andy King sit wearing virtual reality headsets in front of a large screen. Gael Clichy takes a coaching session during the FAW Pro Licence course Dante (centre) points to a whiteboard as Richard Davies (right) and former Wales and Leicester midfielder Andy King (left) sit at a table watching Rhian Wilkinson takes a coaching session during the FAW's Pro Licence course Brandi Chastain (second left) shares a joke during the FAW's Pro Licence course
Source: BBC Sports Football

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