Course Information:

  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Course Duration: 7 hours
  • Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
  • Who is it for: The Course is open to all interested candidates although only those holding an existing FA Coaching qualification can be certified.
  • Course aims and objectives: The course provides an introduction to the FIFA Small Sided Game of Fustal and by the end of the course Candidates should be able to:
      • Understand and appreciate the fundamentals of Futsal
      • Organise and coach the basic skills and techniques of Futsal
      • Understand the basic principle of attack and defence of Futsal
      • Appreciate the 'Laws of the Game' of Futsal

Course Content:

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

      • History and background of Futsal
      • Introducing the game - The Futsal Court
      • Skills, techniques, tactics, formations - video analysis of International Futsal
      • The FA's Futsal development programme

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

      • Laws of Futsal and difference from domestic 5-a-side
      • Techniques of Futsal - Passing, control, moving/running with the ball, dribbling, and maintaining possession, shooting, basic defending.
      • GK techniques - (Shot Stopping, Throws, distribution, GK Playing as an Outfielder)
      • Basic Team Shape and player responsibilities
      • Offensive principles
      • Defensive Principles
      • Set pieces

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: N/A

Re-assessment: N/A

Refresher: N/A

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

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.

Course Schedule
Course Module Date Time
FUTSAL           Saturday 8 August 9:00 - 4:00pm

If you wish to pay by cheque, cash or postal order please click here to download the application form and return to Cheshire County Football Association Ltd, Hartford House, Hartford Moss Recreation Association Ltd, Hartford House, Winnington, Northwich, CW8 4BG.

Cheques/Postal Orders - please make cheque/postal orders payable to: "Cheshire County FA Ltd"

Please Note: That In order to secure your place full payment must be received by Cheshire County FA Ltd prior to the course commencing. 

Refund Policy:

Candidates who cancel more than 1 week before the course commencing will be eligible for a refund of the course fee minus a £5.00 administration charge. Less than 1 week before will result in only 50% of the course fee being refunded.

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