Course Information:

Minimum Age: 16 

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

Course Pre-requisites to registration and certification:

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 as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid Certificate
• hold a current completion certificate for The FA Workshop Safeguarding Children in Football (Alternative arrangements are available for learners under the age of 18 years of age). 

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).

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS COURSE UNLESS YOU CAN ATTEND ALL DATES

No refunds will be made for non-attendance once the course has started.

There is a £50 fee to transfer to another Level 1 course upon making the original booking.

Course Dates:  

Level 2 Funding Partner – In order for us to maintain our competitive prices, learners will be required to enrol for this course though Bedford College (must be 19 years old or above at the start of the course date).  Learners will need to complete an enrolment form and provide their National Insurance number along with either driving licence or passport or birth certificate for proof of identity.

Level 2 Prices

Candidate Under 18 - £330.00

Bedfordshire Charter Standard Club Coach - £350.00

Standard - £380.00

Out of County - Non Beds FA Club or Coach - £400.00

N.B. COACHES SHOULD ONLY BOOK ONTO THIS COURSE IF THEY HOLD A LEVEL 1 AWARD ONLY.

Bedfordshire FA Learning Agreement:

My booking on the course above confirms I understand:

• I am fully aware that my chosen course may discuss some sensitive ‘hypothetical’ issues and some real issues regarding child abuse in its various forms. I am fully aware I am the only participant who can attend the FA Safeguarding Children Workshop, I understand that no other person may attend in my place should I be unable to attend.

•   Payment must be made in full before the start of the course.

•   Cancellation:  If I cancel my booking I will inform Bedfordshire FA and will be entitled to a credit note / refund as a percentage of the total amount paid as follows:

-   75% return if 2 months notice given

-   50% return if 1 month notice given

-   25% return if less than one month given

-   No return if less than 10 days given

Please note all refunds will be minus a transaction fee.

•    I will respect the course tutor, course venue and the other learners and their points of view and I understand that if my behaviour, language or conduct is deemed ‘unacceptable’, ’offensive’ or ‘harmful’ for any reason, Bedfordshire FA and the venues reserves the right to exclude me for continuing on my chosen course and if necessary, future courses.

•    Bedfordshire FA does not accept responsibility for the loss, or damage to candidate property or for personal injury however caused. I will ensure that I am protected with my own personal insurance cover.

•    I confirm that I understand the above statements and their implications and that the information I have provided on this form is correct to the very best of my knowledge.

•    If you are on General Suspension with The Bedfordshire FA you cannot attend the course until you have been cleared.

This course requires  successful completion and attendance of all elements in order be awarded certification.

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.