Course Information:


Minimum Age: 16 


Course Duration: 145 hours (total qualification time) / 73 hours (guided learning)


Course Pre-requisites to registration and certification:

This course is specifically for candidates who DO NOT hold existing recognised prior learning beyond The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football such as the FA Youth Awards Levels 1 & 2

Prior to registration for the qualification, learners are required to:

  • be at least 16 years of age
  • Have attended The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football course, and hold the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football qualification

Prior to certification for the qualification, learners are required to:

  • hold a current FA Emergency Aid Certificate
  • hold a current completion certificate for The FA Workshop Safeguarding Children in Football 
  • be connected to a club in England


Course aims and objectives:

This nationally recognised qualification, awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications will take the learner on a journey through the core components of the England DNA – How We Coach, How We Play, How We Support and The Future Player, helping them to begin shaping or refining their own coaching philosophy. 


The FA Level 2 in Coaching Football leads to the achievement of the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football qualification. 


In order to understand the coaching of players, coaches need to understand themselves and their players as well as the game itself. This course will support learners along this process both on-course and in their own coaching environment.


The course is underpinned by the ethos of allowing the players to feel included, empowered and to be able to make mistakes. It is about designing relevant game-like practices with plenty of decision-making that enables the players to practice in an environment that’s positive and enjoyable. This course is designed to prepare learners for employment as a football coach with the ability to put these key ideas into practice. As a FA Level 2 football coach, learners will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of linked and progressive football coaching sessions independently.


This course will cover key issues in coaching while putting the players and their learning at the centre of the choices that coaches make. It will help learners to reflect on, realise the impact of, and justify the decisions they make while encouraging a long-term view on player development. The course will examine what effective and great practice looks like in training and competition, right the way through the player’s journey from under 7 to open age, across the various formats of the game, helping coaches to consider the age, ability, maturity and experience of the players in their care.

The course of learning is made up of 20 guided learning, face-to-face workshops covering a range of topics linked to the England DNA, split into three blocks of learning (Block 1 – How We Coach, Block 2 – How We Support and The Future Player, Block 3 – How We Play).

By enrolling on any Army FA course you are accepting the full Terms & Conditions which can be viewed in full here.


Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your attendance on the course you should inform the Army FA immediately.
On receipt of notice of cancellation from each individual, the following refund policies will apply:

Notice of fourteen days or more - Full Refund
Notice of less than than fourteen days - No Refund (For Military Personnel regarding Operational Commitments we will need confirmation from your Commanding Officer)

If a course is cancelled by the Army FA a full refund will be given but no payment for any other costs incurred i.e. hotel, travel etc will be paid.

All cancellation refunds will be at the discretion of the Army FA.


Course Venue: Army FA Development Centre, Wavell Field, Queen's Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2JL

Coast: £275.00

Course Dates:  

PLEASE NOTE THAT LEARNERS MUST ATTEND ALL OF THE ADVERTISED DATES AND TIMES IN THE COURSE SCHEDULE.  FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN NON-QUALIFICATION.


BLOCK 1 – HOW WE COACH

DAY

DATE

TIME

DETAILS

Monday

11 September 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Tuesday

12 September 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Wednesday

13 September 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Thursday

14 September 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical





BLOCK 2 – HOW WE SUPPORT & THE FUTURE PLAYER

DAY

DATE

TIME

DETAILS

Tuesday

24 October 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Wednesday

25 October 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Thursday

26 October 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical





BLOCK3    HOW WE PLAY

DAY

DATE

TIME

DETAILS

Wednesday

22 November 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Thursday

23 November 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical

Friday

24 November 2017

08:00 – 16:00

Theory & Practical






Equality: FA Education will ensure that it treats people fairly, with respect, providing 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.


Please note to access this online application, you will need a FAN (FA Number). 


If you have ever been involved in football or taken an FA Qualification, it is highly likely you already have a FAN. If you do not know your FAN or password, or need to create a FAN, please use our FAN FINDER tool by clicking to register/retrieve your details. Please be aware that if you already have a FAN, and create another FAN, this could cause delays in being confirmed on the course and any qualifications being awarded. 




Please note to access this online application, you will need a FAN (FA Number).

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