FA Developing Defenders (SPCD07)

Course duration:

3 days residential

Dates:

21st - 23rd October 2016
(attendance is mandatory on all course dates)

Fee includes:

Full board accommodation
 Tuition
Resources

Course Fees:

FA Licensed  Coaches' Club Member - £420
Non FA Licensed Coaches' Club Member - £460   

Payment deadline:

23rd September 2016

Venue:

St. George's Park

Course tutor(s):

TBC

Contact:

Melaine Gallear
education@thefa.com

Course Overview:

The FA Developing Defenders course is designed to examine and develop the skills and mental processes of the modern defender. The course will examine the role and responsibilities of the different defending positions and demonstrate the development of the athletic capabilities of the defender.

Course pre-requisites:

The FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football (or equivalent) Block 1 and 2

Who is it for?:

Coaches seeking to enhance their knowledge on defensive position specific practices. 

Course content:

Mixture of theory and practical.



































Pre-course task:

Candidates need to complete a pre- course self-reflection task. This will be assigned to all successful applicants approximately one month prior to the course start date.

Course Assessment:

N/A

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 asks 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:

This course operates an "open" enrolment system. To enrol on this course, please sign in below with your FA Number and Password. In order to enrol on this course, candidates must meet the course pre-requisites specified in the above description.
Once you have enrolled, FA Learning will then check your pre-requisites. In the event that we are not able to find a record of you holding the specified pre-requisites, we will contact you for verification. At this stage, candidates who do not meet the pre-requisites will have their place cancelled and a full refund issued.

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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