Course Information: 

• Tuesday 28 February 2012 - 6.00pm - 9.00pm
• Dallam School - Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD
• Minimum Age: 14 years
• Course Duration: 3 hours
• Who is it for: This course is for individuals wishing to understand more how to coach goalkeepers individually or as part of a group
• Course aims and objectives: The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an introduction to the coaching techniques and skills required to coach goalkeepers succesfully. This course will help candidates organise and deliver basic goalkeeper coaching practices.

Course Content:

• Introduction to the basic techniques required to coaching goalkeepers
• Outline the fundamental handling and movement skills required by goalkeepers
• Develop an understanding of practices specifically for goalkeepers or coaching as part of a whole team practice
• Develop an awareness of the part coaches can play in the development of young goalkeepers

Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)

Assessment: There is no formal assessment.

Refresher: No refresher required.

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.
• FA Youth Award Module 1 - Developing the Environment
• 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Goalkeepers
• Beginners Guide to Futsal
• Beginners Guide to Coaching Disabled Footballers
• The FA Junior Football Organisers Course (Students)
• The FA Junior Football Organisers Course (Teachers & Coaches)
• Football Mentor (Adults)
• Mentoring Young Leaders
• Working with Teams
• Movement and Handling Skills
• Planning for Effective & Meaningful football - Key Stage 2 Curriculum

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