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Coach & officiate

Every game needs a coach and a referee. Get trained, get certified from Level 1 to Level 2, and join the workforce that runs our leagues.

Coaches

Teach skills, run safe sessions and lead teams in schools, campuses and communities.

Referees & officials

Officiate fixtures from state preliminaries to the Aketi Bowl.

Teacher-coaches

PE and classroom teachers who lead their school’s NSSFFL or U-13 team.

Training includes clinics in states across Nigeria, the NFL × Glazier Clinics coaching program and online courses.

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