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.

FA Coach Education Bursary

As part of The FA's commitment to improving the standards of coaching, if you are a coach with an affiliated West Riding County FA Club or Team you may be eligible to receive a bursary of £50 towards the price of this course.

To receive this bursary you must meet the following criteria:
1.  
Be associated with a Club or Team affiliated to West Riding County FA
2.  Be a member of The FA Licensed Coaches' Club (join here for free - 
http://faccreg.thefa.com)
3.  Provide all required information during the online booking process

Please note that if you book a place on a course and access the bursary when you do not meet the required criteria, West Riding County FA will cancel your course registration.

If you are unsure or would like further information, please contact West Riding County FA on 0113 282 1222 (option 1)



This course consists of the following sessions: 

Date

Session 

Times 

Monday 9th May 2016 Theory / Practical 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10th May Theory / Practical 09:00 - 17:00 

Wednesday 11th May

Theory / Practical 

09:00 - 17:00 

Thursday 12th May 

Theory/ Practical

09:00 - 17:00 

All sessions must be attended. 

Please note that the pre-requisites for the Youth Award Module 1 are to have a minimum of a Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football, in date FA Safeguarding Children and Emergency Aid qualifications and be a member of The FA Licensed Coaches' Club.

Terms and Conditions

Before proceeding with your course booking please ensure that you have read and understood the West Riding County Football Association Terms & Conditions

http://www.westridingfa.com/coaches/courses/terms-and-conditions



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