GEt Certified

Get certified with PLAY AMERICAN FOOTBALL!

The only way to grow this game in the UAE is find and train more coaches.

Could you be the next Bill Belichick or Vince Lombardi?

Football has many different positions, techniques, and strategy. In our training programs we offer different levels of training to help you learn how to play and coach.

Allow PAF to train you in different levels of the game.
From flag to full-contact, offense and defense, and any position that you are interested in mastering.

Join our adult flag football league and get certified as a flag football coach, it’s that easy!

Once you are certified we can get you working!

There are 4 different levels of license that PAF offers. In order to receive the license, all corosponding certificates need to be earned.

D-Level license

(Required: 16w adult season completion)
-“Basic” Flag Football Certificate
-“Lead” Flag Football Certificate

The D-Level “Basic” Certificate allows you to work as an “After-School Progam” assitant trainer at one of the many schools in the UAE. Candidates must understand the rules and basic techniques used in 5-Man flag football.

The “Lead” Certificate allows you to be the lead “After-School Program” trainer. Candidates must have an advanced understanding of the exercises, techniques and drill used in 5-Man flag football as per PAF philosophy, as well as demonstrate leadership abilities.

 

C-Level License

(Required: Completion of D-Level License)
-“Position Coach” Flag Football Certificate
-“OC/DC” Flag Football Certificate

The C-Level “Positon Coach” Flag Certificate is earned when a coach can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rules of 5-man flag and the basic technique needed for 3 of the main 6 positions in 5-man flag football: Receive/Back, Center, Quaterback, Defensive Back, Rusher, Safety

The “OC/DC” Flag Certificate is earned when a coach can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rules of 5-man flag football abd basic technique, rules and responsibilities of all positions on either offense or defense, as well know show how to organize a team, create a game plan, and call plays.

A C-Licensed coach is allow to create and coach their own 5-man flag team. Coaches do not pay league fees!

 

B-Level License

(Required: Completion of C-Level License)
-“Head Coach” Flag Football Certificate
-“Advanced Position Coach” Flag and Tackle Certificate

The B-Level “Head Coach” Flag Certificate is simialr to the C-Level “OC/DC” Flag Football Certificate, but is earned when a coach can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic technique, rules and responsibilities of all players on BOTH offense and defense.

The B-Level “Advanced Position Coach” Flag and Tackle Certificate is earned when a coach has either played or coached in 5-man and 9-man flag (or full-contact) football, and can demonstrate the technique for safe and proper blocking/block sheding. Additionally can prove knowledge of advanced technique for 1 skill position and 1 line postion (offensive line or defensive line).

A-Level License

(Required: Completion of B-Level License)
-“Advanced OC/DC” Tackle Certificate
-“Advanced Head Coach” Tackle Certificate

The “Advanced OC/DC” Tackle Certificate is earned when a coach can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rules of 11-man full contact football. This includes basic technique, rules and responsibilities of all positions on either offense or defense, as well know show how to organize a team, create a game plan, and call plays. Additionally can prove knowledge of advanced technique for 2 skill positions and 1 line postion (offensive line or defensive line).

The A-Level “Advanced Head Coach” certificate is earned when a coach has either played or coached in all forms of American football, with at least 5 years of high-level international experience. A complete understanding of football safety, from blocking to tackling technique, and leadership ability is required.