OUR VISION
Cyprus Coaching Academy exists to promote American Football in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East by equipping and certifying coaches in American Football. We provide expert training from top-tier coaches, a collaborative and experiential learning environment, and a comprehensive program of development and transformation for coaches and players. At the completion of our year-long program, coaches receive an official American Football Coaching Certificate and are ready to start, coach, and lead teams anywhere in the world.
2025 - 2026
SCHEDULE
FALL 2025
MODULE 1
October 2 - 5
*In association with Cyprus Football Clinic for Eastern Mediterranean University, Near East University, Cyprus International University and Girne American University
MODULE 2
October 31 - November 2
MODULE 3
November 21 - 23
MODULE 4
December 12 - 14
SPRING 2026
MODULE 5
March 6 - 8
MODULE 6
April 3 - 5
MODULE 7
April 24 - 26
MODULE 8
May 15 - 17
TYPICAL
MODULE SCHEDULE
Each module will contain 10 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of on field application.
Homework assignments will be required between modules.
FRIDAY
Fly into ECN / arrive in the evening.
SESSION 1
20:00 - 21:00
SESSION 2
21:00 - 22:00
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST
7:00
SESSION 3
8:00 - 9:00
SESSION 4
9:00 - 10:00
On Field Practical Application
11:00 - 13:00
LUNCH
13:30
SESSION 5
15:00 - 16:00
SESSION 6
16:00 - 17:00
EVENING BREAK
*Warning: Casinos can be damaging to your pocketbook!
SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
7:00
SESSION 7
8:00 - 9:00
SESSION 8
9:00 - 10:00
On Field Practical Application
11:00 - 13:00
LUNCH
13:30
SESSION 9
15:00 - 16:00
SESSION 10
16:00 - 17:00
Head home
LEVEL 1
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CERTIFICATION
MODULES INCLUDED
OFFENSIVE POSITIONS
Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Receivers, Offensive Line
Drills, Teaching Progression, Coaching Points
DEFENSIVE POSITIONS
Defensive Line, Linebackers, Defensive Backs
Drills, Teaching Progression, Coaching Points
*Separate tackling certification required
SPECIAL TEAM
Field Goal/Extra Point, Punt, Kickoff, Field Goal/Extra Point Block, Punt Block, Kickoff Return
Drills, Teaching Progression, Coaching Points
GAME DAY PLANNING
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Away - travel, food, accommodations
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Home - field preparations, proper hosting
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Warm up
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Nutrition
DISCIPLINE - THE AIR WE BREATHE
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Coaching this new generation
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Who, what, when, where, why and how
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Game situations
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Practice situations
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Off field situations
BUILDING A WINNING CULTURE
RECRUITING AND TEAM TRYOUTS
TRAINING ROOM BASICS
Taping, ice therapy, resting for recovery
WEIGHT ROOM TRAINING
In season, Off Season
EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
NUTRITION BASICS
In season, off season and game day
SAFETY
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Concussion protocols
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Hydration
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Heat Stroke Warnings
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CPR
BUILDING A COACHING STAFF
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Players
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Part-time
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Full-time
MAXIMIZING FOOTBALL CAMPS AND CLINICS
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Off season
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Preseason
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Individual position camps
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Team camps
GAME AND PRACTICE FILM STUDY
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How to get good filming done
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How to maximize team film safety
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How to maximize coaching film study
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD COACH
TEACHING RULES TO PLAYERS AND ASSISTANT COACHES
TEACHING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE TO YOUNG MEN
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Knowing your true identity
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Connection vs. Separation World Views
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PRICE
$130
Can be paid in two installments of $75 at the beginning and $75 at the start of the second semester.
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