Course Information:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Course Duration: Maximum 32 hours
• Course Prerequisites: None
• Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the organisation and delivery of safe and enjoyable coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally suited to those working with groups of young players and/or teams.
• FA Licensed Coaches Club: 32 hours at Level 1 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 [email protected] or via phone on 0844 980 8212

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

• Football Club Administration
• Player and Coach development
• Soccer Parent
• Laws of the Game
• An introduction to the FA's Long Term Player Development Model

The course will also provide the following for candidates:

• FA Emergency Aid (included in the course programme)
• FA Safeguarding Children in Football (included in the course programme)

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

• Warm up and cool down game related activities
• Passing and control
• Turning with the ball
• Dribbling
• Shooting
• Heading
• Goalkeeping
• Individual Attacking
• Individual Defending
• Small sided games

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 successful completion of:

1. The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop and The FA Emergency Aid Certificate
2. All portfolio tasks
3. Practical delivery of a 20 minute practical coaching activity based on a specific skill and age group, which demonstrates safe practice, organisation, enjoyment and progression to meet the needs of the players.

Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessed within a 12 month period from registration on the course.

Refresher: Every 3 years as specified in the FAL Level 1 CPD and Refresher Policy.

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 Coaching Award (Level 1)
• Introduction to Futsal Course
• Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
• Education Modules (selection of eight)
• Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football

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.

Duration of course: 31 Hours (approximately 23 contact hours + 8 distance learning hours), organised as follows: -

The course will run over 5 sessions: dates and times as follows -

 

INDUCTION

Thursday 18th February 2010  6.00pm - 9.00pm

PRACTICAL SESSION

Sunday 21st February 2010     9.00 am - 6.00 pm

CHILD PROTECTION &

EMERGENCY FIRST AID WORKSHOPS

Tuesday 23rd February 2010    6.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Tuesday 2nd March 2010         6.00 pm - 9.00 pm

EXAM & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

Sunday 7th March 2010           9.00 am - 6.00 pm

Distance learning modules will be provided as part of the course materials, covering the following topics:

Soccer Parent

Basic Laws of the Game

Football Administration

Player & Coach Development

As the practical part of the course will be held outside, suitable clothing and footwear will be required.

A notebook and pen are also advisable.

To qualify for the L1CCF you must be at least 16 years of age and have left secondary education. You must successfully complete all units, hold the FA Emergency Aid Certificate or equivalent recognised First Aid Certificate and have attended the FA Workshop 'Child Protection and Best Practice' (BOTH OF THE ABOVE ARE INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE) and have an interest in developing the skills of young people.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel your attendance on the course you should inform Lancashire FA immediately. All our courses are in demand and by not advising us you are preventing another candidate from attending.

If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course, a full refund will be issued. However, if you cancel after the 2 week deadline, no refund will be given.

If you should decide to transfer to another course once your place has been confirmed in writing, there will be an additional administration charge of £20.00

The Lancashire County Football Association & Blackburn College regards all its members as being of equal value regardless of disability, age, race or gender.

Health & Safety

A requirement of the Health & Safety Act (1974) is for the College & Lancashire F.A. to produce a safety policy and it is a condition of entry to the College & Lancashire F.A. that you observe this policy.  (Policy available on request direct to the Development Office)

Complaints

Whether you are a student, parent, or member of the local community, if you are not satisfied with any service provided by The Lancashire F.A. or Blackburn College you have a right to raise your concerns through the County?s/College?s complaints procedures. Please discuss with Course Tutor in the first instance.