Course Information:

  • Minimum Age: 17
  • Course Duration: 29 hours (to include pre-course reading and completion of self test questions)
  • Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football and The FA Youth Award Module 1
  • Member of the current FA Licensed Coaches’ Club (recommended)
  • Who is it for: Coaches of those involved in the development of junior football both at the grassroots level or in the professional game.
  • Course aims and objectives: To provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching young footballers with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and confidence in a range of key issues around developing and understanding practice. The course introduces a number of generic strands that are applicable to all players, regardless of age, and these are consolidated during module 3 of the award.
  • 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: Workshops will consider age & maturity issues, different types of practice & the advantages and disadvantages of each, Unopposed & opposed practice development , dealing with talented players and issues in planning & evaluating.

Practical Involvement: This is a practically based course. Different types of practices will be demonstrated and delivered and candidates will be expected to evaluate these practices as well as plan, deliver and evaluate their own practices. Candidates will be encouraged to take part and those not taking part will be expected to build on their evaluating and observation skills

Assessment: The course has a formative assessment. Which includes planning, delivery & evaluation of a practice. Candidates receive an action plan as a result of the observations made by the tutor.

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.

Course Details

Saturday 13th June 2015 - 09:00-17:00 - Practical Delivery
Sunday 14th June 2015 - 09:00-17:00 - Practical Delivery
Saturday 20th June 2015 - 09:00-17:00 - Practical Delivery
Sunday 21st June 2015 - 09:00-17:00 - Practical Delivery

How to Apply

1)     Do you have a FAN?

  • No: Please use the ‘Don’t have a FAN number?’ function below to create a FAN. Once you have submitted your details in the pop-up box, you will receive a confirmation email which will include your newly created FAN. You will need to create a FAN before you book onto any of our courses online or via phone or email with Manchester FA,
  • Yes: Please log in and make payment online to enrol
  • Please Note: If you have been involved in grassroots football, it is likely you already have a FAN. Please check whether you have a FAN. If you have FORGOTTEN YOUR FAN DO NOT CREATE A NEW ONE. Your qualifications will be split across different profiles and it may harm your ability to enrol on courses in future.


2)     
Enrolment/Payment:

  • Online (Highly Recommended): Please log in online using your FAN and password. You can enrol and make your payment online. This is the easiest and most convenient way for candidates to register on all courses. It is important that your FAN and password are correct as you need to complete online modules as part of some of your courses.
  • Credit Card: Please ring the Manchester County FA on 0161 225 1966 and ask for James Longdin. You will need to quote your FAN, and make payment with a credit card over the phone. Please note that this method is not advised as it is much more time consuming for both Manchester FA and the candidate.
  • Invoice: Please ring the Manchester County FA on 0161 225 1966 and ask for James Longdin. You will need to quote your FAN, and have the correct invoice details ready(Name, Business, Address, Email Address). Please note that invoices cannot be sent to individuals, and will only be sent direct to clubs or businesses. Payment via invoice must be in excess of £150 – invoices below this amount are not available.
  • Please Note: Payment MUST be taken before candidates can be registered onto courses. Once payment has been confirmed, your place will be secured. If your club has been invoiced, please ensure this payment is paid 7 DAYS prior to the start date, otherwise your place will NOT be confirmed and your place may be surrendered.

 

Terms & Conditions

Please ensure that prior to booking on any course with Manchester F.A that you read and understand the information below:

1)     None Attendance:

  • You are required to ATTEND ALL COURSE DATES.
  • If you do not attend all course dates, you will LOSE YOUR PAYMENT.
  • You will not be permitted to TRANSFER to a future course.
  • You will be REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT AGAIN TO RE-ENROL.
  • If you miss part of the course due to ILLNESS, a DOCTOR’S NOTE will be required as evidence for us to consider a transfer.
2)     Cancellation/Transfer Policy:

  • A refund is not available when cancelling a booked course WITHIN 28 DAYS of its commencement. No circumstances considered. 
  • You may only transfer courses ONCE.
  • If you wish to transfer to another course 7 DAYS notice of the course commencement date must be given for our consideration.
  • We can however offer a credit note, which is valid for 12 months ONLY.
  • If you wish to transfer WITHIN 7 DAYS of the course commencement, a transfer will not be processed until you are replaced on the course by another person.
  • Please ensure you are available for the as you MAY LOSE YOUR PAYMENT in this circumstance.
  • £20 ADMIN FEE will be required if your transfer is processed. (*Extreme circumstances considered*)



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