Course Information:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Course Duration: Maximum 32 hours
• Course Prerequisites: None
• Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the organisation and delivery of safe and enjoyable coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally suited to those working with groups of young players and/or teams.
• FA Licensed Coaches Club: 32 hours at Level 1 only. If you are not a member of the FA Licensed Coaches’ Club and are interested in joining, please visit http://facc.thefa.com. You can also contact us via email at falicencequery@thefa.com or via phone on 0844 980 8212

Course Content:

Theory: The course will introduce some key aspects in the following:

• Football Club Administration
• Player and Coach development
• Soccer Parent
• Laws of the Game
• An introduction to the FA's Long Term Player Development Model

 

The course will also provide the following for candidates:

 

• FA Emergency Aid (included in the course programme)
• FA Safeguarding Children in Football (included in the course programme)

 

Practical: Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:

 

• Warm up and cool down game related activities
• Passing and control
• Turning with the ball
• Dribbling
• Shooting
• Heading
• Goalkeeping
• Individual Attacking
• Individual Defending
• Small sided games

Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)

Assessment: Assessment is via successful completion of:

1. The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop and The FA Emergency Aid Certificate
2. All portfolio tasks
3. Practical delivery of a 20 minute practical coaching activity based on a specific skill and age group, which demonstrates safe practice, organisation, enjoyment and progression to meet the needs of the players.

Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessed within a 12 month period from registration on the course.

Refresher: Every 3 years as specified in the FAL Level 1 CPD and Refresher Policy.

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

• FAL Online Courses: Coaching Children, Running a Club, Futsal Laws of the Game, Soccer Camp Coaches, Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Coaching Sessions, Disciplinary, Fitness in Football Level 1, Psychology for Soccer Level 1, Player and Match Analysis.
• FA Youth Award Module 1 - Developing the Environment
• FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)
• Introduction to Futsal Course
• Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
• Education Modules (selection of eight)
• Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football

 

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, it's 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.

 

Date	Times	Sessions
Saturday 2nd July 2016	9am-6pm	Theory and Practical
Sunday 3rd July 2016	9am-6pm	Theory and Practical
Wednesday 6th July 2016	6:30pm-9:30pm	Safeguarding Children Workshop
Thursday 7th July 2016	6:30pm-9:30pm	Emergency First Aid
Saturday 9th July 2016	9am-6pm	Final Assessment

 

Location: Leamington FC New Windmill Ground Harbury Lane, Bishops Tachbrook Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV33 9SA United kingdom


Cost: £165

The course content will entail theory and practical, which will be held outdoors on the 3G or grass pitch. Please wear kit that is appropriate and comfortable as well as footwear. If you are under the age of 18 you must wear shin pads during the practical sessions. If you are over the age of 18, it will be at your own risk if they wish not to wear shin pads during practical sessions.

You will also need a pen and notepad for the theory sessions.

Please bring your own lunch and fluids throughout the duration of the course.

Refresher: Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications must be renewed every 3 years.

 

Please view BCFA Terms and Conditions when booking onto a course athttp://www.birminghamfa.com/courses/policies-and-procedures

 

Birmingham County FA does not accept any responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury, however caused.

You will respect the course tutor, course venue and other candidates and their points of view and you will understand that if your behaviour, language or conduct is deemed ‘unacceptable’ ‘offensive’ or ‘harmful’ for any reason, Birmingham County FA reserves the right to exclude you from continuing on your chosen course and if necessary, future courses.

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