UEFA B Licence - Application (CL3103)

Course duration:

17 days non-residential

Dates:

Block 1 - 21st - 25th September 2015
Block 2 - 13th - 16th October 2015
Day 10 - 13th November 2015
Day 11 - 11th December 2015
Day 12 - 11th March 2016
Day 13 - 20th May 2016
Final Assessments - 16th - 19th June 2016

Fee includes:

Tuition
Resources

Payment deadline:

14th August 2015

Venue:

Stamford AFC

Course tutor(s):

TBC

Contact:

Carla Twells
education@thefa.com

Course Fees:

FA Licenced Coaches Club Member - £720

Non - FA Licenced Coaches Club Member - £940

Please note applications are capped at 60. Once 60 applications have been received or when 28 candidates have been selected by the course director applications will close. Please note that this could be before the registration deadline.

Course pre-requisites:

1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football, with an appropriate action plan and demonstration of coaching and technical knowledge to deal with the requisites of UEFA B content.
Each candidate must provide a depth of evidence as detailed below and the course director will assess your application based upon the evidence submitted:

Employment status at club/organisation (full time/part time) or confirmation of volunteer coaching role
Provide your Level 2 action plan, and evidence of completion and readiness for UEFA B
Have adhered to suggested timescales suggested and advised on Level 2 action plan
Provide evidence of additional learning or courses attended and achieved since gaining FA Level 2
Provide the number of hours of accredited CPD attained at Level 2 attached to your FA Licensed Coaches' Club membership
Coaching practice and tactile learning opportunities. (Evidence that you will have access to players and facilities to conduct appropriate practice at UEFA B level to complete your coaching tasks and portfolio)
Inclusion of a letter of support from Club or Employer signed by Club/Employer senior staff member or Head Coach
Applicants must hold in date FA Emergency Aid and FA Safeguarding Children Certificates
Please send all of this information to education@thefa.com

Who is it for?:

Coaches working with a team of U14s upwards in an 11v11 set up at steps 1-6 on the English pyramid

Course content:

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

Pre-course task:

N/A

Post-course task:

N/A

Course Assessment:

ssessment is via successful completion of:

All candidate learning activities
The practical delivery of themed 45-minute coaching session utilising coaching session formats from the course syllabus culminating in a minimum of 20 minutes in either a phase of play or a small-sided game (8v8)

Dress code:

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.

Medical information/physical requirements:

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.

Practical Information:

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.

Enrolment:

Please register your application below by entering your FA Number (FAN) and password below. Your application will then be vetted by the Course Director and a payment link will sent to you via email if you are successful in your application. Your place on the course will not be guaranteed until payment has been made.

Equality:

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