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 [email protected] 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:

• 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.
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)
• FAL Coaching Adults Course
• Introduction to Futsal Course
• Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
• Education Modules (selection of eight)

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 Dates:-
Monday June 24th - 9am - 5pm - Practical Delivery
Tuesday June 25th - 9am - 5pm - Practical Delivery
Wednesday June 26th - 9am - 5pm - Practical Delivery
Thursday June 27th - 9am - 5pm - Practical Delivery

Terms & Conditions

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

• You must be available for all required days.
• If you do not attend the course, you cannot transfer to a future course, and you will lose your payment. You will be required to pay the full amount again for future course.
• A refund is not available when cancelling a booked course within 28 days of its commencement. No circumstances considered.
• If you wish to transfer to another course 7 days notice of the course commencement date must be given for our consideration. A £15 administration fee will also be required. (*Extreme circumstances considered*)
• Your place will only be guaranteed on a course once payment is received. We must receive payment 7 days prior to the course commencement.