Course Duration:
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5 Days Residential
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Dates (attendance is mandatory on all days of the course):
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16th – 20th May 2011
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Enrolment deadline:
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15th April 2011
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Venue:
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Wokefield Park is set in the rural Berkshire countryside and offers the following leisure facilities (activities in the spa, golf course and bar are NOT included in your course fee):
- Spa
- 12 metre swimming pool
- Two gyms
- Two bars (plasma screens for sporting events in the Executive Centre bar)
- Nintendo lounge with Wii Consoles and Nintendo DSs
- Pool table
Wokefield Park would be delighted to extend a fantastic offer to all FA delegates attending training courses with us – 9 holes of golf for just £16.00 per person (subject to availability).
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Course Tutor(s):
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Dick Bate
+ Guest Speakers (TBA)
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Course Fees (inclusive of VAT):
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Online
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Offline
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FACA Member
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£1,135
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£1,275
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Non-FACA Member
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£1,430
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£1,590
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Fee includes:
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Accommodation
Meals
Tuition
Resources
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Course Pre-requisites
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UEFA A Licence
Must show evidence of commitment to working in youth football in either The FA Premier League, The Football League, a Football Academy or Centre of Excellence
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Who is it for?
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Designed for all Academy Managers and Directors
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Course Description
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The FA Academy Managers Licence is the premier qualification of the Age Appropriate Coaching strand of FA Learning's Coaching Pathway. Topics covered include developing your elite players, organising your academy and its policies, development of your staff and how academies have changed and will change in the future. On conclusion of the course, candidates will be in a position to analyse academies using the SWOT analysis.
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Course Content
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- Academies and Coach Development
- Developing Elite Young Players
- Comparing Academies and the Academy Situation
- Elite Player Development 'The Four Ps'
- The Organisational Model
- What makes a top player?
- Analysing Academies
- Finance
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Pre-course task
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Candidates are required to complete a pre-course self-reflection task. This will be assigned to all successful applicants around one month prior to the course.
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Post-course task
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Candidates will be expected to complete a post-course task formed of a mandatory element and an optional element.
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Course Assessment
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Candidates are assessed by attendance and the post-course task. Following completion of the post-course task, candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation to the steering group for this course.
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Re-assessment
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Candidates whose post-course task does not meet the required standard will have the opportunity to re-write the report before submitting a new presentation.
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Where to go next?
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Developing Defenders course
Developing Midfielders course
Developing Forwards course
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Dress code
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Standard dress code on the course is casual. For practically based courses, please bring sufficient outdoor kit/clothing for the duration of the course. The venue ask that candidates refrain from wearing muddy footwear inside the building.
Should the course require any alternative dress, this will be detailed in the course joining instructions.
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Medical Information / Physical Requirements
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If you have any medical conditions which limit/hinder your involvement or participation in coaching activities, you are obliged to declare any relevant, current or previous injuries/illnesses. If you are diagnosed as an asthmatic, diabetic or epileptic, or have any allergies that the course staff needs to be aware of, you must advise us accordingly. Please note, a declaration of injury or illness does not automatically preclude you from any course.
You should further be aware that if you are on a regular course of medication for any condition, you must have sufficient medication to cover you throughout the course. Although first aid cover is provided (where applicable) during courses, no doctor is available to replenish regular medication, nor is there any facility to deliver medical treatment for chronic (longstanding) medical conditions.
Please provide any relevant information regarding the above Medical Information during the application process.
If your application to enrol is successful candidates will be required to complete a Medical Form prior to commencing the course.
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Practical Information
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Please note that if a student has a disability that may prevent them participating actively in the practical sessions, then this should be made known to the course organiser at the point of registration. The course organiser will then take any necessary steps to cater for the students requirements which may include bringing in footballers to ensure there are sufficient numbers of players.
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Equality
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FA Learning will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Learning will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.
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Football League Funding
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Coaches working exclusively in Academies/Centres of Excellence at Football League clubs may be able to access funding through their club. If your club is providing this funding, please email FALearningSupport@TheFA.com with the following details:
- Club Name
- Course Name & Dates
- Full Name
- FA Number (if known)
- Date of Birth
We will then verify this with your Academy/CoE Manager/Administrator before enrolling you on the course. Please ensure you have authorisation from the club before sending this email.
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Applications
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Unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback on their application.
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