Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 16
- Course Duration: 32 hours
- Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
- Member of the current FA Licensed Coaches’ Club (recommended)
- Who is it for: Aimed at coaches at all levels who want to become more knowledgeable and effective when coaching young players. There are generic strands relating to teaching and learning, motivation and self-esteem that are suitable for most coaches.
- Course aims and objectives: The course will provide practical sessions and advice for when coaching this age group, and will increase the candidate's knowledge of how to develop their coaching to incorporate The FA 4 corner model. The course will cover technical development and in the physical corner it will offer FUNdamental ideas for the coach to use as well as suggested activities for the development of football specific movements. The important Social and Psychological development of the young player is also examined.
- Leading to: FA Youth Award Module 2 - Developing the Practice
- 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: The course will introduce some key aspects in the following:
- The importance of the social corner and how it links with the 4 corners.
- How players learn
- Motivation
- Self-Esteem
- Managing Mistakes
- Managing Physical, Technical, Social and Psychological Difference
- Planning Activity
Practical: Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:
- Physical corner FUNdamental warm-ups
- Practical activities and games
Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning.
Assessment: N/A
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.
To complete this course you must be a member of FA Licensed Coaches Club (LCC), membership to FA LCC is currently free, for more details go to http://facc.thefa.com/Users/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fnews if you are not a member and you wish to complete the course you can, however you will not receive certification until you join The FA LCC, and to join you require four things:
1. Minimum 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football
2. In date valid Emergency First Aid certificate
3. In date valid FA Safeguarding Children certificate
4. Completion of FA CRC (formerly CRB) check – only if you are working/volunteering with U18’s.
Costs
£125.00 Full Price
Coaching bursaries are available for coaches in Charter Standard clubs
Courses will need to be paid in full and the club will need to submit an invoice for the coaching bursary amount (see below) once you have completed the course, you are not guaranteed a bursary until you have consulted with your Charter Standard club and it has been confirmed by Nottinghamshire FA. You must also reach the requirements below and course prerequisites. To request a bursary please email lucy.o’gorman@nottinghamshirefa.com
Please note: you must book onto the course before March 1st 2016 to access the bursary
Course |
Current course cost |
Coaching bursary amount |
Charter Standard bursary rate |
FA Youth Award Module 1 |
£125.00 |
£50.00 |
£75.00 |
FA Youth Award Module 2 |
£125.00 |
£50.00 |
£75.00 |
FA Youth Award Module 3 |
£250.00 |
£100.00 |
£150.00 |
1st4Sport Level 2 |
£350.00 |
£100.00 |
£250.00 |
FA Youth Award Module 1 - £50 off full price
The below criteria is a requirement to access the coaching bursary
- Member of Licence Coaches Club 15/16 season.
- In date The FA Safeguarding Children workshop for 15/16 season.
- In date The FA Emergency First Aid for 15/16 season.
- Currently an active coach for a Charter Standard Club.
- Has an in date FA Criminal Record Check.
- Has a FAN number.
- Affiliated with Nottinghamshire FA.
If you require more information please email Lucy.O’Gorman@NottinghamshireFA.com
Course Timetable (all dates are 2015):
Central College Farnborough Road Clifton Nottinghamshire NG11 8LU
Date |
Day |
Time |
Content |
27th November 2015 |
Friday |
18:00-22:00 |
Delivery |
28th November 2015 |
Saturday |
09:00-13:00 |
Delivery |
4th December 2015 |
Friday |
18:00-22:00 |
Delivery |
11th December 2015 |
Friday |
18:00-22:00 |
Delivery |
13th December 2015 |
Sunday |
09:00-17:00 |
Delivery |
18th December 2015 |
Friday |
18:00 - 22:00 |
Delivery |
19th December 2015 |
Saturday |
09:00-13:00 |
Delivery |
You must attend all dates
Please note the closing date is strictly a month before the course start date. Bookings after this date may not be accepted. We cannot accept candidates 2 weeks before the start of the course, as pre course reading will be sent out and this is crucial to the course programme.
As pre-course reading will be sent out 2 weeks prior to the start of this course, you must ensure you have the correct address in your details when you apply for the course, and this is on your FAN record.
By booking onto this course you agree to the terms and conditions outlined below.
Nottinghamshire FA terms and conditions
1. An application for any course can be made by completing a paper application, and paying via cheque, cash or postal order, however an additional £10.00 fee will be charged to cover the cost of the extra administration process.
2. Nottinghamshire FA reserves the right to increase or decrease the course fee at its discretion.
3. The Nottinghamshire FA does not accept responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury caused during courses.
4. If you are suspended “sine die” from football (by any County FA) then you are suspended from all football activity, including courses.
5. You will respect the course tutor, course venue and the other candidates and their points of view, and you will understand that if your behaviour, language or conduct is deemed 'unacceptable', 'offensive' or 'harmful' for any reason; The Nottinghamshire FA, and the venues, reserves the right to exclude you from continuing on your chosen course and if necessary, future courses, and no refund will be given.
6. All Courses will be conducted in English and therefore candidates are required to be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
7. When registering or booking courses, you agree to provide true, accurate and complete information about yourself. We reserve the right to cancel your booking if we discover you have provided us with inaccurate information.
Nottinghamshire FA Refund Policy
8. Should you cancel your registration you will receive a 50% refund, minus the banks charge, and £5.00 for administration, this is unless you cancel within 20 working days (or less) prior to the course start date where no refund will be issued.
9. Should you cancel your registration and request a refund the Nottinghamshire FA reserves the right with regard to the method of payment by bank transfer or cheque
10. Should you miss any session(s) of any course you sign up to The Nottinghamshire FA reserve the right to remove you from the course, and no refund will be given. However in exceptional circumstances candidates may be offered the opportunity to attend missed session(s) on other courses should availability allow, and The Nottinghamshire FA will charge you extra accordingly. Consideration will be given, on a case by case basis, for refunds to be granted in exceptional circumstances (i.e. medical reasons – a doctors certificate must be provided)
Transfers
11. Should a course that you have registered on be cancelled or postponed by the Nottinghamshire FA then a full refund will be issued or a free transfer onto another Nottinghamshire FA course only.
12. Should you wish your application to be transferred from one course to another then then £5.00 administration fee will be charged for all courses and workshops. If you would like to transfer within 30 working days of the course, you will have to cancel and rebook onto the alternative course.
13. Nottinghamshire FA do not accept course transfers from other County FA’s.
Bookings
14. No bookings will be taken or spaces reserved. You are not guaranteed a place until your booking has been fully completed and full payment has been received.
15. Nottinghamshire FA must be informed at least 6 weeks prior to the course if resource adaptations are required (I.e. bigger font)
16. You are obliged to declare, in writing, any relevant, current or previous, injury or illness that may limit or hinder your participation in the Course. We must also be advised, in writing, if you have ever been diagnosed as asthmatic, diabetic or epileptic, or suffer from any allergies that the staff running the Course may need to be aware of. Please note that a declaration of any injury or illness does not automatically preclude you from any Course. Please email this to Ayesha.travis@nottinghamshirefa.com