Course: FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers
Course Information:
Minimum Age: 16
Course Duration: 6 face-to-face Workshops (21 hours)
Course Prerequisites: Prior to certification, learners are required to:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid/IFAiF
- Have attended The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop within the last three years
Who is it for: This course is great for those looking to gain knowledge and skills relating to designing shorts practices for goalkeepers, linking together a series of practices to create a safe, fun and engaging goalkeeper coaching session.
Course Content:
The FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers provides learners with an introduction to coaching the game and working with goalkeepers of all ages.
Learners will gain an insight into the game in England, how it is played and how they can coach to better support the development of future goalkeepers. The course is designed to prepare learners to coach goalkeepers at the grassroots level.
Through the completion of the learning programme for this course, learners will be introduced to the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, delivering and reviewing individual football coaching sessions for goalkeepers. The foundation level of knowledge and skills developed through this course will enable learners to create safe, fun and engaging coaching sessions through building, developing and extending a series of linked practices.
- The FA 4 Corner Player Development Model which will help them gain a better understanding of the long-term development of their goalkeepers as a whole person
- The FA Plan, Do, Review Model, helping them construct appropriate practices and sessions for their goalkeepers
- Practical coaching ideas, giving them the ability to recognise the various ingredients that make up safe, fun and engaging practices to help their goalkeepers develop
- Practical coaching opportunities both on the course and where possible with their own goalkeepers
Assessment: Learners will be observed coaching on course and asked to complete a series of tasks related to their own context.
Equality: FA Education ensures that it treats people fairly and with respect. It provides 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 that is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.
Venue:
Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 3NS
Dates | Times |
Sunday 3rd March 2019 | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Sunday 10th March 2019 | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Sunday 17th March 2019 | 09.00 - 17.00 |
100% attendance required.
Online Learning - Pre Course
An eLearning module has been created for The FA Level 1 and 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers. This is available to access through the LMS at the following link: http://learning.thefa.com
Then, please use the following instructions:
Sign In > Find Awards > Awards > Goalkeeping > View Award > Launch Course
By completing this eLearning module you will receive critical messages ahead of attending the face-to-face workshops. They will enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills regarding key topics and content linked to the course and your role as a goalkeeper coach.
Derbyshire FA Cancellation Policy
Should any candidate need to cancel their place on a course, the following criteria will apply:
- If cancellation is made more than 10 working days* prior to the course start date a refund will be given of the total course fee less a 10% of this fee to cover for an administrational charge.
- If between 3-10 working days* notice is provided a 50% refund will be given of the total course fee paid.
- If less than 2 working days* notice is provided no refund will be given.
*DCFA defines working days as the days in which the Football Education department of DCFA are open, which is currently Monday to Friday.
Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons or exceptional circumstances are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a Doctor or medical professional may be requested.