Course Information:
Minimum Age: 16
Course Duration: 145 hours (total qualification time) / 73 hours (guided learning)
To register and prior to certification you must;
- 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
- hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid Certificate
- hold a current completion certificate for The FA Workshop Safeguarding Children in Football
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).
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 book this course you will need to use your FAN (FA Number).
FA Level 2 Award in Coaching Football (Full Level 2 includes Blocks 1, 2 & 3)
Pre-requisite: You must hold an FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate, in date FA Emergency First Aid and FA Safeguarding Children workshop in order to register.
Venue: Summerhill School, Lodge Ln, Kingswinford DY6 9XE
Cost: £295.00 per person (reduced price)
* All dates must be attended *
Block 1 (4 days) | Saturday 21st September, Saturday 28th September, Saturday 5th October & Saturday 12th October 2019 |
9.00am – 5.00pm |
Block 2 (3 days) | Saturday 11th January, Saturday 18th January & Saturday 25th January 2020 | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
Block 3 (3 days) | Saturday 14th March, Saturday 21st March & Saturday 28th March 2020 | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
In-situ Visits | Arranged with your tutor | 2 visits per learner within your club setting |
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 at http://www.birminghamfa.com/coaches/development-and-courses/course-policies-and-terms-of-booking
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.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HOLD A VALID FA LEVEL 1, FA SAFEGUARDING & FA FIRST AID CERTIFICATES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO BOOK THIS COURSE