Course: FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers

Course Information:

Minimum Age: 16 Years

Course Duration: 6 face-to-face Workshops (21 hours)

Course Prerequisites: Prior to certification, learners are required to:

•             Be at least 16 years of age

•             Hold FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers

•            Hold FA Level 1 in Coaching Football

•             Hold FA Level 2 in Coaching Football

•             Hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid/IFAiF 

•             Have attended The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop within the last three years

Who is it for: This course is great for those looking to gain further knowledge, understanding and skills relating to designing linked and progressive sessions for goalkeepers, building upon their learning and experiences as a qualified level 2 football coach.

Course Content:

The FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers provides learners with further in depth content, building on the introduction gained through the Level 1 Coaching Goalkeeping and outfield coaching qualifications at both level 1 and 2.

Learners will gain further insight into the game in England, how it is played and how they can coach to better support the development of future goalkeepers in grassroots. The course is designed to prepare learners to coach goalkeepers at the grassroots level.  Learners will also better understand the value of duo coaching, introducing them to linking goalkeepers to units within the team.

Through the completion of the learning programme for this course, learners will be introduced to the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, delivering and reviewing individual football coaching sessions for goalkeepers. The foundation level of knowledge and skills developed through this course will enable learners to create safe, fun and engaging coaching sessions through building, developing and extending a series of linked practices.

• The FA 4 Corner Player Development Model which will help them gain a better   understanding of the long-term development of their goalkeepers as a whole person

• The FA Plan, Do, Review Model, helping them construct appropriate practices and sessions for their goalkeepers

• A series of practical coaching ideas, giving them the ability to recognise the various ingredients that make up safe, fun and engaging practices to help their goalkeepers develop

• Practical coaching opportunities both on the course and where possible with their own goalkeepers

Assessment:

Learners will be observed coaching on course and asked to complete a series of tasks related to their own context, building a project and portfolio of evidence around their own environment and coaching practice.

Equality:

FA Education ensures that it treats people fairly and with respect. It provides 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 that is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.


Course Details

Sunday 4th May - 09:00-17:00
Saturday 10th May - 09:00-17:00
Sunday 18th May - 09:00-17:00

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 203 2990 (option 2) and ask for Daniel Pilling. 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 203 2990 (option 2) and ask for Daniel Pilling. 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.
  • A £20 ADMIN FEE will be required if your transfer is processed. (*Extreme circumstances considered*)



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