Course: FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers

Course Information:

Minimum Age: 16 Years

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 FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers

•            Hold FA Level 1 in Coaching Football

•             Hold FA Level 2 in Coaching Football

•             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 further knowledge, understanding and skills relating to designing linked and progressive sessions for goalkeepers, building upon their learning and experiences as a qualified level 2 football coach.

Course Content:

The FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers provides learners with further in depth content, building on the introduction gained through the Level 1 Coaching Goalkeeping and outfield coaching qualifications at both level 1 and 2.

Learners will gain further insight into the game in England, how it is played and how they can coach to better support the development of future goalkeepers in grassroots. The course is designed to prepare learners to coach goalkeepers at the grassroots level.  Learners will also better understand the value of duo coaching, introducing them to linking goalkeepers to units within the team.

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

• A series of 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, building a project and portfolio of evidence around their own environment and coaching practice.

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.

23rd September 9.00 - 3.00pm

24th September 9.00 - 3.00pm
30th September 9.00 - 3.00pm

Venue

Testpark Sports Ground

Lower Brownhill Road

Southampton

SO16 9BP

Hampshire  FA Terms and Conditions   

Attendance & Transfer of  Candidates

• I am aware that I am required to  attend the course in full, and as such cannot bypass days, or transfer between  days from another course.
• I  am aware if I cannot attend one or more of the pre-determined course dates I  must:
 i) Pay a transfer fee of £35.00 and restart my learning from day one  on another course with Hampshire FA, within 12 months of the original course  start date.
 or if attending a standalone 1 day workshop:
 ii) Pay a  transfer fee of £15.00 and restart my learning on another course with Hampshire  FA, within 12 months of the original course start date. 

• I am aware failure to complete a  transferred course within 12 months of the original course start date will  result in both the original course cost and administration fee being retained by  Hampshire FA.

• I am fully aware I am the only  participant who can attend my chosen course, I understand that no other person  may attend in my place should I be unable to attend.

• I  am fully aware I must have access to be able to coach a team/group of players in  England during my qualification.*
 *Applies to FA Level One, FA Level Two, FA  Youth Award Module Three

Cancellation

• If I cancel my booking I will inform  Hampshire FA and will be entitled to a credit note for the value of the  following:
 o 75% return if 2 months’ notice given
 o 50% return  if 1 month notice given
 o 25% return if less than one month given
 o No return if less than 7 days given 

Qualification

• I am fully  aware of the previously stated mandatory prerequisites to attend my course and  agree to meet them before day one.

• If I do not deliver payment for my  course fee before the commencement of the course, my certificate will be  withheld until payment is settled.

• I am aware should I be serving  General Suspension I cannot attend the course until I have been cleared by the  Discipline Department.  

• You must able to demonstrate fluent  (or almost) speaking, listening, reading and writing English language skills to  take part on any Hampshire FA course.

• If I have any Criminal Convictions  then I agree I MUST inform Hampshire FA of such convictions before  booking.

On Course

• I will respect the course tutor,  course venue and the other candidates and their points of view and I understand  that if my behaviour, language or conduct is deemed ‘unacceptable’, ’offensive’  or ‘harmful’ for any reason, the Hampshire FA and the venues reserves the right  to exclude me for continuing on my chosen course and if necessary, future  courses.

• The Hampshire FA does not accept  responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal  injury however caused and that I will ensure that I am protected with my own  personal insurance cover through other bodies.

• I am fully aware that my chosen  course may be one which includes the FA Safeguarding children workshop three  hour Workshop, which discusses some sensitive ‘hypothetical’ issues and some  real issues regarding child abuse in its various forms.

• I confirm that I understand the  above statements and their implications and that the information I have provided  on this form is correct to the very best of my knowledge.

Equality &  Inclusion

• Both Hampshire FA & The FA are  committed to football being inclusive and providing a safe and positive  experience for everyone involved in the game.
 FA Learning is duty bound to  offer its learners equal opportunity in relation to its educational provision.  Alterative formats are available to ensure learning is inclusive. The learner’s  welfare is paramount to FA Learning at all times, and is centred on positive  learning
 Please note that if a learner has a disability (as defined under  the "Equality act 2010" ) that may prevent them participating in either the  classroom or practical sessions, then this should be made known to the course  organiser at the point of registration. 

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 access this online application, you will need a FAN (FA Number).  

 If you have ever been involved in  football or taken an FA Qualification, it is highly likely you already have a  FAN. If you do not know your FAN or password, or need to create a FAN, please  use our FAN FINDER tool by clicking to register/ retrieve your details. Please  be aware that if you already have a FAN, and create another FAN, this could  cause delays in being confirmed on the course and any qualifications being  awarded. 

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