Course Fees:

FA Licenced Coaches Club Member - £2,995
Non - FA Licenced Coaches Club Member - £3,295

Course Overview:

The FA UEFA A is the highest practical coaching award available and builds on the technical and tactical content covered in The FA Level 3 (UEFA B). In addition this course will focus extensively on the effective application of the principles of play in the 11 v 11 game and the development of specialist individual roles within the team.

Course pre-requisites:

Have completed The FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football qualification (or equivalent).

Who is it for?:

For coaches who are, or who intend to be working in the 11v11 football within the international, professional, semi-professional and elite girls or youth programmes. 

Course content:

The following aspects will be included in the course curriculum:

In possession phases
Out of possession phases
Transitional phases

Pre-course task:

Providing the application proves successful, the learner will need to complete a pre-course task and an initial self-assessment.

Course Assessment:

Is via successful completion of:

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 learners will be required to complete a Medical Form prior to commencing the course. 

Practical Information:

Please note that if a learner 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 learner 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.