Frequently asked questions regarding FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate

1. What is FECC?

The FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate programme was created in order to enhance the knowledge of European basketball coaches in the area of the development of young talent. This programme, focusing mainly on the development of fundamentals, is not aimed at the basic level coaches but at those who already possess a reasonable knowledge in this area.

2. Who can participate in the FECC?

All participants who have been identified already by their national federations as the most talented coaches for the future. By completing the three years programme and receiving the FECC, each coach will receive excellent recommendations and increase their prospects of finding a coaching job in Europe and the rest of the World.  

3. Can I apply for a place on FECC?

Yes, you can apply to your National Federation. FIBA Europe does not accept direct applications from individual coaches.

4. Do I have to speak good English to take part?

All participants have to be able to speak and write in English. All clinics, presentations and examinations are conducted in English language.

5. What is the structure of the programme?

The first stage of this programme concentrates on the more theoretical aspects of coaching - participants will study player profiling, selection and what to teach (development principles).

In the second stage they learn how to use the theoretical knowledge in practical terms (methods). This includes more hands on learning.

The FECC is organised in conjunction with the European Championships for U16, U18 and U20 Men Division A. The three courses, lasting six days each, will be based at the location of those events: First year - U16 men, Second year - U18 men and Third year - U20 men. At the final clinic, all participants will take an FECC exam and, if successful, will receive the FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate.  

6. What is the cost for participants to take part in FECC?

There is NO PARTICIPATION FEE for FECC. FIBA Europe covers all tutors` fees, resources and other costs related to the course itself. The participants, or their national federations, are responsible only for travel and residential costs.  

7. Who are the lecturers of FECC?

The FECC Project Group Members 2007 were:

Mentor: Svetislav Pesic

Project Group Members: Henrik Dettmann, Lucien Legrand, Nihat Izic, Pablo Laso

External athletics expert: Dr. Duncan French

Medical expert: Dr. Costas Parisis (President of FIBA Medical Commission)

External expert: Cristina Tsitsimbikou (Head of Anti-Doping Program in Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games Athens 2004)

Nutrition expert: Stavros Kavouras (Harokopio University of Athens)
  

8. Why should I be interested in the FECC?

Because all coaches participating in FECC will gain a competent level of knowledge of European youth basketball and gain a reputable coaching qualification that carries a high level of recognition.

In addition to that, FECC participants will be able to watch the best of European youth basketball at the games and in practices during three European Championships - U16, U18 and U20 men.

They will also make invaluable international contacts.