The National Center for Coach Training (CNFPA) is an organisation responsible for the training, development and professional recognition of coaches and other sports specialists in Romania. Through its education and development activities, CNFPA supports the continued growth of coaches and contributes to the quality and accessibility of sport across the country.
About National Center for Coach Training
CNFPA is responsible for the training, promotion and continuing development of coaches, as well as the education of sports instructors and sports trainers.
The organisation also supports the recognition and equivalence of coaching qualifications obtained abroad, provides prior approval regarding the exercise of sports professions obtained by citizens outside Romania, and is responsible for issuing coach licences.
Through these activities, CNFPA plays an important role in supporting the professional development of coaches and other specialists working across the Romanian sport system.
Alignment with ICCE
CNFPA’s work closely aligns with ICCE’s mission to lead and support the development of sport coaching globally.
The organisation recognises the important role coaches play in supporting athletes to achieve their sporting potential, while also contributing to participation, health and the positive integration of people into society.
Through its focus on coach training and development, CNFPA supports the continued improvement of coaching practice and the preparation of coaches to work effectively across different sporting environments.
ICCE Membership Impact
“CNFPA is a member of ICCE, benefiting from all the opportunities of this status.”
— National Center for Coach Training, Romania
Through ICCE membership, CNFPA is connected to an international community focused on coach education and development. This provides opportunities to engage with wider international approaches and initiatives supporting the development of coaches and coaching systems.
Featured Initiative
CNFPA is currently coordinating the Erasmus+ Special Vocational Sport Project, Education and Training (2024-RO 01-KA220-VET-000256242), running from December 2024 to November 2026.
The project brings together the National Center for Coach Training in Romania, the National Sports Agency of Romania, TAFISA from Germany and the Paralympic Committee of Portugal.
The project aims to develop a guide and curriculum that will form the basis for coach training focused on developing the skills needed to support the sports training of people with special needs. Through this work, the project aims to strengthen coaches’ ability to provide appropriate and inclusive sporting opportunities for people with different needs.
The initiative highlights the importance of international collaboration in developing coach education and supporting more inclusive approaches to sport.
Connect With National Center for Coach Training
Website – www.cnfpa-sna.ro
Email – cnfpa@sport.gov.ro
Facebook – Școala Națională de Antrenori CNFPA
