FA Youth Award Module 3: Developing the Player

Dates (attendance is mandatory on all days of the course):

Venue:

Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, Evington, LE5 6HP

Price:

Course Pre-requisites

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum Valid 1st4sport FA Level 2 + Youth Module 1 & 2 (prior to August 2016) OR New FA Level 2 (blocks 1,2&3 - post August 2016)
• Valid FA Emergency Aid and FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
• Must be a current member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club

Course Description

The final module in the FA Youth Award - Developing the Player continues the progressive change in coaching philosophy. Complementing the knowledge learnt on the preceding modules, this course teaches coaches to have a truly player centred approach to the coaching and development of young player. The course comprises both practical and theory sessions.

           

Course Content

Workshops will consider:

• Practice and multiple outcomes
• 'What the players say'
• Coaching Styles & Intervention Strategies
• Planning & Design
• 'What the coaches say'

 Practical

Pre-course task

Candidates will receive a pre-course reading pack two weeks prior to the course, which they are required to read in advance of the course.

Post-course task

Certificates of attendance will be issued following submission of completed logbook requirements. Please note, this does not commit candidates to undergo assessment for the Level 3 Youth qualification.

Course Assessment

There is a summative assessment at the conclusion of this module which will examine the coaches understanding and application of all the key elements included within Modules 1-3 of the FA Youth Award. Assessment opportunities will be made available to all eligible candidates throughout the year. Candidates will be required to return their Learning Journals to the relevant FA Learning Co-ordinator at least four weeks prior to date for final assessment.