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.

 

 

 Friday    2nd September 18:00-2130  Introduction
 Saturday  3rd September  0900-1600  Theory/Practical
 Sunday  11th September  0900-1600  Final Assessment


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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