Silverfox Hustle #89 - Herman Zailani - Head of Coach Education, Lao Football Federation

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I chat with Herman Zailani, the Head of Coach Education for the Lao Football Federation. He is a friend, a football coach & Coach Developer who has made a name for himself, carving out a path for himself in a foreign land and doing a bloody great job at it as well!Herman reflects on his career path, which began with a deep passion for football from a young age, leading him to become a coach at several well-known clubs in Singapore like Warriors FC and Woodlands Wellington FC. He also shares his path into becoming a Coach Educator.He reveals his valuable experience in Lao so far which also led him to coach the Lao women's team at the SEA Games and the challenges he faced without a professional playing background. This conversation highlights Herman's dedication and hard work in pursuing his dream of educating young coaches in various countries.We also discuss the important role of a coach developer in shaping effective coaches. Herman shares his experiences attending FIFA and Premier Skills coach developer courses, as well as conducting courses in Bhutan, Taiwan, and Lao. The episode concludes with Herman's hopes to continue empowering local coaches in Lao and raising coaching standards in the region. Don’t miss out on this full episode and be inspired by Herman's extraordinary journey.