Course Information:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Course Duration: 32 hours
• Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football or Qualified Teacher (QTS) who has completed the Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module
• Who is it for: Aimed at coaches at all levels who want to become more knowledgeable and effective when coaching young players. There are generic strands relating to teaching and learning, motivation and self-esteem that are suitable for most coaches.
• Course aims and objectives: The course will provide practical sessions and advice for when coaching this age group, and will increase the candidate's knowledge of how to develop their coaching to incorporate The FA 4 corner model. The course will cover technical development and in the physical corner it will offer FUNdamental ideas for the coach to use as well as suggested activities for the development of football specific movements. The important Social and Psychological development of the young player is also examined.
• Leading to: FA Youth Award Module 2 - Developing the Practice

Course Content:

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

• The importance of the social corner and how it links with the 4 corners.
• How players learn
• Motivation
• Self-Esteem
• Managing Mistakes
• Managing Physical, Technical, Social and Psychological Difference
• Planning Activity

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

• Physical corner FUNdamental warm-ups
• Practical activities and games

Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning.

Assessment: N/A

Re-assessment: N/A

Refresher: N/A

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 2 - Developing the Practice
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)
• FAL Coaching Adults Course
• Introduction to Futsal Course
• Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
• Education Modules (selection of eight)

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.

FA Youth Award Module 1 - St James School, Exeter, EX4 8NN

All four sessions to be attended:  

Course Fee:  £140

Devon Charter Standard Clubs:  £125  (an FA coach bursary of £50 has been built into this course cost for members of Charter Standard clubs making it £75 each).  If you are not with a Charter Standard Club then the full price of the course is £140.

To claim this bursary (criteria applies) applicants must submit a bursary form which can be obtained from Annie Watts - email annie.watts@devonfa.com

You can also download the bursary application from this page on our website - Module 1


It is a requirement for completion of your Youth Module qualification to be a member of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club. 

To join the Licensed Coaches Club please click on the following link for further details  The FA Licensed Coaches Club.    Membership is FREE.