Sierra Leone defender and ex-England International Steven Caulker has secured his Uefa B coaching Badge with the English FA.
The former Liverpool and Tottenham defender, who was a pivotal player for Sierra Leone during the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, says he will pursue Uefa A next year.
The one-time England defender, who is presently transforming his playing career to coaching, has admitted coaching is the way forward.
“In terms of my aspiration, my ambition is to be a manager. Maybe, one day, to be a Sierra Leone manager. I would love that. I would love the oppurtunity too bring in young Sierra Leaoneans in to play attractive style of football,” Caulker told Football Sierra Leone.
“Next year, I will start my Uefa A – this is something I am working towards. Right now, I kind of going into the transition from playing into management role.”
On his present playing career
“The option in January is a player-manager role. I want to solicit playing football, maybe, for another year or two. I feel my passion is in coaching – player-manager. I’m finding the right path, the right setup and the right ambition.”
The UEFA B Licence is to help coaches understand the demands of the game and how to meet the needs of players as they build a deeper understanding of their various roles and responsibilities within the team.
This course has replaced The FA Level 3 in Coaching Football.
Caulker joined EFL Championship side Wigan Athletic in January on a contract until the end of the season.
Steven Caulker Eyes Sierra Leone Coaching Job
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) December 13, 2023
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