Course Information: The FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football has received bursary funding from The FA. Each learner will receive £100 off the cost of the course. Therefore instead of it costing the usual £400 learners will now pay £300 only. 

Minimum Age: 16 

Course Duration: 145 hours (total qualification time) / 73 hours (guided learning)

Course Pre-requisites to registration and certification:

Prior to registration for the qualification, learners are required to:

• be at least 16 years of age
• Have attended The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football course, and hold the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football qualification

Prior to certification for the qualification, learners are required to:

• hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid Certificate
• hold a current completion certificate for The FA Workshop Safeguarding Children in Football (Alternative arrangements are available for learners under the age of 18 years of age). 

Course aims and objectives:

This nationally recognised qualification, awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications will take the learner on a journey through the core components of the England DNA – How We Coach, How We Play, How We Support and The Future Player, helping them to begin shaping or refining their own coaching philosophy. 

The FA Level 2 in Coaching Football leads to the achievement of the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football qualification. 

In order to understand the coaching of players, coaches need to understand themselves and their players as well as the game itself. This course will support learners along this process both on-course and in their own coaching environment.

The course is underpinned by the ethos of allowing the players to feel included, empowered and to be able to make mistakes. It is about designing relevant game-like practices with plenty of decision-making that enables the players to practice in an environment that’s positive and enjoyable. This course is designed to prepare learners for employment as a football coach with the ability to put these key ideas into practice. As a FA Level 2 football coach, learners will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of linked and progressive football coaching sessions independently.

This course will cover key issues in coaching while putting the players and their learning at the centre of the choices that coaches make. It will help learners to reflect on, realise the impact of, and justify the decisions they make while encouraging a long-term view on player development. The course will examine what effective and great practice looks like in training and competition, right the way through the player’s journey from under 7 to open age, across the various formats of the game, helping coaches to consider the age, ability, maturity and experience of the players in their care.

The course of learning is made up of 20 guided learning, face-to-face workshops covering a range of topics linked to the England DNA, split into three blocks of learning (Block 1 – How We Coach, Block 2 – How We Support and The Future Player, Block 3 – How We Play).

Course Dates:  

The course tutor will also make 1 x in-situ visits to each learner, these dates are to be agreed with the tutor and learners.

Kit & Equipment Required:
Practical Sessions & Assessment
* Football kit, tracksuit, waterproof clothing, footwear for a grass or 3G pitch.
* Writing pad and pen.
* Packed lunch, refreshments and drinks.

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Bookings

All course bookings must be done via our website www.liverpoolfa.com using a valid credit or debit card for payment.

Learner bookings will only be reserved on receipt of full payment.

Liverpool County FA can issue invoices to certain organisations and clubs but not individuals for coach education payments. This will need to be agreed with our Head of Centre prior to booking. Payment via this method is required 7 days before a course starts. If payment is not received within this time frame those learners who were booked onto that respective course will be removed. This will also result in that organisation not being eligible for invoice payments for future courses.

Where clubs or other organisations have credit with the LCFA (e.g. Nike Bursary Scheme) authorisation must be given from the club secretary or nominated person to use these funds. Liverpool County FA will send the club or organisation updated account information.

Learners will receive a receipt of payment via email when booking is complete. If an organisation or club makes payment they will receive the receipt.

Learners will receive written confirmation and further course information 7 days minimum prior to the course starting.

All learners must disclose any medical issues, disabilities or any other specific requirements that Liverpool County FA should be aware of when booking onto one of our courses. If not disclosed Liverpool County FA will not be responsible for non-completion of courses, refunds or transfers as a result of any learner issues.

Learners MUST attend and complete all aspects of the course including any online modules associated with said course to be eligible for certification.

Cancellations

If a learner wishes to cancel their place on a course and wants a full refund then notification needs to be received more than 14 days before the scheduled start date of the course.

Any cancellations received less than 14 days before the scheduled start date of the course will not be eligible for a refund. Learners can transfer to a different course of the same value but this must be done more than 7 days before the scheduled start date of the initial course.

Any learner who fails to attend an induction and fails to inform Liverpool County FA will not be eligible for a refund or to transfer between courses.

Transfers

If an individual wishes to transfer to an alternative course we need notification to be received more than 7 days before the scheduled start date of the initial course. If notification to transfer is received less than 7 days before the start date of the initial course then the transfer will not be allowed to happen and no refund will be given.

If a club or organisation wishes to transfer or replace a learner notification must be received more than 7 days before the scheduled start date of the initial course. If notification to transfer is received less than 7 days before the start date of the initial course then the transfer will not be allowed to happen and no refund will be given.

A learner may only transfer once between courses. Learners who have transferred between courses will not be eligible for a refund if they are unable to attend even if this is more than 14 days before the start of the new course.

Course Changes and Cancellations

Liverpool County FA reserve the right to change the programme, tutors, and venue or to reschedule an event without prior notice. Candidates will be advised of these changes as soon as possible. When notified of these changes candidates may either withdraw or transfer to another course of equal value.

If there are insufficient learner numbers for courses Liverpool County FA reserve the right to cancel the course in advance or on the specified day of the course taking place.

I understand that Liverpool County FA their servants, agents and employees are not under any liability whatsoever in respect of personal injury, loss or damage however caused while taking part in any activities of the Association.  

External Course Bookings For Clubs and Other Organisations

Please refer to all points raised above including the following:

All external course bookings must be made through Wayne Wardle.

Full payment for the course is required 28 days before the scheduled start date of the course.

If the course is cancelled 28 days before the scheduled start date and payment has been made then a full refund will be given.

If the course is cancelled less than 28 days before the scheduled start date and payment has been made then no refund will be given.

No refunds will be given or transfers allowed for non-fulfilment of places. This will be contained in the SLA that will be sent out.

All learner enrolment forms must be submitted 14 days before the scheduled start date of the course and returned to Karen Langley.

Learner transfers & replacements will be allowed 24 hours before the scheduled start date of the course but Karen Langley must be informed and new learner enrolment form submitted.

Appeals

Please refer to our website for the appeals and complaints procedure.

In the event of extenuating circumstances before or during the course please contact Karen Langley via Telephone on 0151 523 4488 ext. 106 or Email karen.langley@liverpoolfa.com for further assistance.

Alternatively you can contact Head of Centre Wayne Wardle via Telephone on 0151 523 4488 ext. 113 or Email wayne.wardle@liverpoolfa.com

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.