Nassau, Bahamas – Bahamas Football Association Technical Director Bruce Swan successfully completed the FIFA Coach Educators’ Development Pathway Assessment Practice Programme, held in Aruba from November 4–7, 2025.
This four-day program marked the final stage of FIFA’s comprehensive coach educator development pathway and brought together 11 coach educators from six countries for practical evaluation and mentorship under the guidance of FIFA experts.
The assessment focused on five key areas: Teacher Theory, Teacher Practical, Technician, Assessor and Mentor, and Leadership. Participants demonstrated a full range of coaching education skills, from delivering theory sessions and mentoring student coaches to leading on-field practicals and being assessed by peers.
All participants, including Swan, met FIFA’s competency standards to receive the FIFA Coach Educators’ Diploma, a milestone that positions him among a select group of coach educators advancing football education across the region.
FIFA’s Course Delivery Manager, Mauricio Marques, closed the program by encouraging participants to make a lasting impact on the more than 60,000 players who benefit annually from enhanced coaching standards through education and mentorship.
Swan’s achievement reinforces the Bahamas Football Association’s commitment to developing top-tier coaching talent and strengthening the foundation of the game through continuous professional growth and international collaboration.
