FA Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate (Level 2)

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Course Information:

• Minimum Age: 17
• Course Duration: Minimum 18 hours 
• Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• Who is it for: This course is available to all Goalkeeping coaches who are holders of the 1st4sport Level 2 CCF, working with a team who wish to develop their coaching ability of goalkeepers at Junior, Youth or non-League levels.
• Course aims and objectives: This FA Goalkeeping Award will provide candidates with the further practical knowledge and ability to organise and develop key aspects related to Goalkeeping skills and techniques. It will include clear guidance on the preparation and planning required to progress both skill and technical practices in a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Leading to: FA Goalkeeping B License

Course Content:

The practical elements of the course will provide candidates with the following elements:

• Specific goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
• Coaching basic individual goalkeeping techniques and skills including footwork, general handling techniques, shot stopping, dealing with crosses, and goalkeeper distribution and communication Understanding how to develop and improve Goalkeeping skills/techniques
• Planning and preparing progressive skill/technical practices
• Maintaining the health and safety of the players and other coaches
• Maintaining the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football.

The theoretical elements of the course will consolidate the key technical aspects of goalkeeping together with the Role of the Goalkeeper Coach, the development of young goalkeepers and a consideration of growth and development.

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 the successful practical delivery of a 20 minute technical practice and a functional practice.

Re-assessment: Candidates can be re-assessed by arrangement with the Course Director.

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 B License
• 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• Introduction to Futsal Course
• Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
• Education Modules (selection of eight)
• Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module.

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 Outline

Internal Assessment: Friday 9 April 2010 9.00am to 5.00pm
Internal Assessment: Saturday 10 April 2010 9.00am to 5.00pm
External Assessment: Sunday 11 April 2010 9.00am to 5.00pm

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