The FA Goalkeeping B Licence - Application

Course duration:

6 days

Dates:

15th - 20th May 2017 or
26th May - 31st May 2017

Fee includes:

Tuition
Resources
Full Board Accommodation

Payment deadline:

31st January 2017

Venue:

St. George's Park

Course tutor(s):

Pat Mountain/Keith Granger/Billy Stewart/Martin Thomas/Eric Steele

Contact:

Kimberley Jardine
education@thefa.com

Course Fees:

FA Licenced Coaches Club Member - £1,320 
Non FA Licenced Coaches Club Member - £1,455

*Please note applications are capped at 60 per course. Once 60 applications have been received applications will close. Please note that this may be prior to the registration deadline.

Course Overview:

This FA Goalkeeping B Licence (Level 3) is for coaches working with elite goalkeepers within the EPPP/WSL programme.

Course pre-requisites:

The FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football or equivalent
Goalkeeping Level 2 coaches who have successfully completed the FA Youth Award (Modules 1,2 and 3 plus final assessment)
Who is it for?:
The FA Goalkeeping B Licence course is for goalkeeping coaches who want to coach within the Football League/Premier League EPPP programme and within the Women's Super League (WSL)

Course content:

Practical demonstrations include:

Warm-ups and cool-downs
Footwork
General handling techniques
Shot-stopping/narrowing the angle 1v1
Dealing with crosses
Distribution techniques and principles
Support and communication

Theory includes:

The role of the goalkeeping coach
The development of young goalkeepers
Performance analysis of the goalkeeper
Goalkeeping injury audit conditioning for goalkeepers (practical)
Goalkeeping psychology
Growth and development

Observed coaching practice includes:

1 x 25 minute session functional practices
1 x 25 minute small-sided game or phase of play

Pre-course task:

N/A

Post-course task:

N/A

Course Assessment:

Assessment will consist of:

Recorded coaching in log book/portfolio
Devising a development programme
Goalkeeper performance analysis
Minimum of six hours personal coaching recorded 6 x 60 minute sessions
Record of planning, conducting and evaluating your sessions
Evidence of understanding principles of goalkeeping in individual and team practices

Practical sessions:

1 x 25 minute session functional practice
1 x 25 minute session phase of play
Oral interview 30 minutes

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:

FA Education 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 Education 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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