Course Information:

  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Course Duration: 32 hours
  • Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
  • Member of the current FA Licensed Coaches’ Club (recommended)
  • 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 FA Licensed Coaches Club: 32 hours at Level 1, 2 and 3 only. If you are not a member of the FA Licensed Coaches’ Club and are interested in joining, please visit http://facc.thefa.com. You can also contact us via email at falicencequery@thefa.com or via phone on 0844 980 8212

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:

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.

*Please note that if you are already a member of The FA Licensed Coaches' Club, no refunds will be made, however you may be able to access this offer if you go on to attend further Youth Award Modules.  One free licence per coach, irrespective of how many Modules they attend.


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When booking on a Hampshire FA Coach Education course, please be aware you are accepting the below Terms & Conditions:

Hampshire FA Terms and Conditions   

    • 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 am fully aware I am the only participant who can attend the FA Safeguarding Children Workshop, I understand that no other person may attend in my place should I be unable to attend.
    • I am fully aware of the previously stated mandatory prerequisites to attend my course
    • 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.
    • 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:
      •  75% return if 2 months notice given
      • 50% return if 1 month notice given
      • 25% return if less than one month given
      • No return if less than 7 days give
    • I understand that if I am required to transfer courses a £30 administration fee will be incurred, a newly transferred course must be completed within 12 months of the original start date failure to do so will result in both the original course cost and administration fee being retained by Hampshire FA.
    • 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 eg: The F.A Coaches Association
    • 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.
    • If you have any Criminal Convictions then can you MUST put details on a separate piece of paper.
    • If you are on General Suspension you cannot attend the course until you have been cleared.  
    • You must able to demonstrate fluent (or almost)  speaking, listening, reading and writing English language skills  to take part on any Hampshire FA course.

    • Both Hampshire FA & The FA is 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.


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