Theory:
Key aspects related to the role of a football coach working with teams. These are delivered via home-based study tasks and tutor delivered workshops. Students will examine the following:
A philosophy of coaching
Consider how players learn
A study of both coaching styles and communication processes
A detailed consideration of player analysis
Utilising analysis data to prioritise player performance
The psychological factors associated with player performance
The influences related to the Four-Corner Model and player development
A consideration of The FA's LTPD Model
The ability to plan appropriate coaching sessions
Consideration of the key elements related to coaching session delivery
The development of progressive coaching sessions
Detailed coaching session evaluation and reflection
A consideration of fitness programmes and planning
Practical:
The practical elements of the course will provide the following:
The principles of attacking: to include detailed consideration of attacking from wide/central areas, counter attacking, switching play and finishing
The principles of defending to include detailed consideration of defending effectively in wide/central areas, pressurising and defending when both organised and outnumbered
Midfield play: to include support play for front players, possession in key areas and the use of width
Counter-attacking and being able to defend deep and attack quickly
Goalkeeping: to include support for the defensive unit, the ability to deal with crosses, maintain possession momentum and the development of shot stopping
Set plays: to include effective organisation in defending and attacking from a selection of free-kicks, corners and throw-ins