Course Duration:

8 Days Residential

Dates:

24^th May – 31^st May 2011

(There is another UEFA A Licence Part 2 starting on 16^th July. For further details, please click here)

Enrolment deadline:

22^nd April 2011

Venue:

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).

Course Tutor(s):

Dick Bate
Kenny Swain
Alan Gillett

Course Fees (inclusive of VAT):

Online

Offline

FACA Member

£1,665

£1,865

Non-FACA Member

£2,095

£2,335

Fee includes:

Accommodation
Meals
Tuition
Resources
First assessment

Course Pre-requisites

UEFA A Licence Part 1

Who is it for?

 
Candidates who took the UEFA A Licence Part 1 in 2010

Course Description

The UEFA A Licence is the highest practical coaching award available and builds on the technical and tactical content covered in the UEFA B Licence course or the other recognised equivalents. In addition the course will focus extensively on the effective application of the principles of play in the 11v11 game and the development of specialist individual roles within the team.

The content exceeds the minimum requirements specified under UEFA guidelines (120 guided learning hours), as it is designed specifically to meet the needs of coaches working in England.

Course Content

The following practical aspects will be included in the course curriculum: 

Part 2 (six/seven regional cluster events):

• The full back as an attacker
• No 4 as a quarter back
• Overcoming deep lying defences
• The role of the number 9
• The role of the number 10
• The Shadow Striker plus wrong sided wide men
• Flexible forwards
• Attacking with a sweeper
• Defending with a sweeper
• Game Management: ‘Coaching in the game’

Varied coaching styles and methods will be developed throughout the course, and the use of Functional Practices, Phases of Play, Small-Sided Games and 11v11 structures will be employed in the presentation of the practical content.

The following theoretical aspects will be included in the Course curriculum:

• Problem solving exercises
• Performance & Match Analysis
• Strategies and Tactics
• Principles and Systems of Play
• Communication Skills
• Player Development
• Psychology - How players learn, what motivates them
• Planning for performance

Pre-course task

Candidates are required to have completed the tasks in their UEFA A Licence Portfolio prior to the UEFA A Licence Part 2. The course co-ordinator will contact candidates around eight weeks prior to the course to request that they hand in their portfolio.

Post-course task

N/A

Course Assessment

All candidates on the new format of the UEFA A Licence (started the Part 1 in 2010) will be finally assessed in the following aspects (Final Assessment are not held during Part 2 of the course): 
 

• Practical Coaching
• Project Assignments
• Recorded Coaching Sessions

Assessment would be a culmination of two topics (during a separate assessment weekend or clubsite assessment).

Students conduct four practical coaching sessions as part of the UEFA A Licence Award:

• Part 1 - one observed coaching practice
• Part 2 - one observed coaching practice
• Final assessment - two assessed sessions (one 'squad' session and one '11v11' session)

There are three assessment areas:  

• Organisation & Session Management
• Observation & Diagnosis
• Communication 

• There are sub-criteria for each major criteria / assessment areas; 14 per assessed session.
• Candidates must demonstrate their competence for each sub-criterion in at least one of the assessed sessions.
• A final total will be awarded out of 28 marks, with candidates required to achieve a minimum of 21 marks in order to pass.

Additionally, candidates will be required to successfully complete both the Project Assignments outlined on completion of Part 1 of the Course and the Recorded coaching sessions, which will be assessed and verified during Part 2 of the Course.

Re-assessment

There is no limit to the number of re-assessment opportunities, though candidates must successfully complete a re-assessment within the five year registration period. Detailed, constructive feedback will be given at the end of the assessment, with an action plan regarding the next stage.

Before applying for re-assessment the candidate is advised to attend a regional/national support events, in order to gain further feedback as to their suitability for applying for re-assessment and the desired time scale for such an event. 

Please Note: The re-assessment fees are not included in the above Course fees. Candidates may choose either of the following re-assessment methods:

a)     Undertake re-assessment as required at a National Re-assessment Weekend organised by The Football Association.

Undertake re-assessment as required at a club site. (If a candidate chooses option ‘b’ they will be responsible for organising the facilities, equipment and players to coach who should be of a playing ability to the satisfaction of The FA Football Division)
 

Where to go next?

FA Academy Managers
UEFA Pro Licence
 

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.

Equality

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.

Football League Funding

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.

Enrolment

This course operates a ‘reservation’ enrolment system. Candidates are able to reserve a place on the course (this includes making full payment) by signing in below with your FA Number and Password.

Once you have reserved your place, FA Learning will then check your pre-requisites. If we find evidence that you hold the necessary pre-requisites for the course, we will contact you via email to confirm your enrolment on the course.

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 are not able to provide evidence, within seven days of being contacted, that they meet the pre-requisites will have their place cancelled and a full refund issued (refunds may take up to four weeks to process).

NB. Your place on the course will not be guaranteed until you receive email notification from FA Learning.

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Payments via cheque

If you wish to pay by cheque you must fill out a form which you can download by clicking here and return to FA Learning National Courses, The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ. All cheques are to be made payable to 'FA Learning Ltd' for the correct amount detailed above.

Payments via cheque do not secure the 10% discount and a place is not held for you until your application form and payment are received.

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