Course: FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers

Course Information:

Minimum Age:
16
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 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 knowledge and skills relating to designing shorts practices for goalkeepers, linking together a series of practices to create a safe, fun and engaging goalkeeper coaching session.

Course Content: 

The FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers provides learners with an introduction to coaching the game and working with goalkeepers of all ages.

Learners will gain an insight into the game in England, how it is played and how they can coach to better support the development of future goalkeepers. The course is designed to prepare learners to coach goalkeepers at the grassroots level.

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
  • 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.

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.

Day 1:             Saturday 30th Nov             (09:00-17:00)

Day 2:             Saturday 7th Dec             (09:00-17:00)

Day 3:             Saturday 14th Dec             (09:00-17:00)


Please read Hampshire FA Terms & Conditions below


Hampshire FA adheres to a strict cancellation policy and by enrolling onto our course(s) you agree to have read and to be bound by our Terms and Conditions.


Hampshire FA holds no responsibility for any injuries sustained on the course or for the loss of any personal belongings. We advise learners to consider taking out their own Personal Accident Insurance prior to the course.

By enrolling onto our course(s) you agree to attend all dates associated to the course. Failure to attend all dates will result in non-qualification.


Terms & Conditions


When booking on a Hampshire FA Coach Education course, please be aware you are accepting the below Terms & Conditions


Attendance & Transfer of Candidates


• I am aware that I am required to attend the course in full, and as such cannot bypass days, or transfer between days from another course.

• I am aware if I cannot attend one or more of the pre-determined course dates I must:

i) Pay a transfer fee of £42.00 and restart my learning from day one on another course with Hampshire FA, within 12 months of the original course start date.

or if attending a standalone 1 day workshop:

ii) Pay a transfer fee of £15.00 and restart my learning on another course with Hampshire FA, within 12 months of the original course start date.


• I am aware failure to complete a transferred course within 12 months of the original course start date will result in both the original course cost and administration fee being retained by Hampshire FA.


• I am fully aware I am the only participant who can attend my chosen course, I understand that no other person may attend in my place should I be unable to attend.


• I am fully aware I must have access to be able to coach a team/group of players in England during my qualification.*

*Applies to FA Level One, FA Level Two, UEFA B


Cancellation


• If I cancel my booking I will inform Hampshire FA and will be entitled to a credit note for the value of the following:

o 75% return if 2 months’ notice given

o 50% return if 1 month notice given

o 25% return if less than one month given

o No return if less than 7 days given


Qualification


• I am fully aware of the previously stated mandatory prerequisites to attend my course and agree to meet them before day one.


• If I do not deliver payment for my course fee before the commencement of the course, my certificate will be withheld until payment is settled.


• I am aware should I be serving General Suspension I cannot attend the course until I have been cleared by the Discipline Department. 


• You must able to demonstrate fluent (or almost) speaking, listening, reading and writing English language skills to take part on any Hampshire FA course.


• If I have any Criminal Convictions then I agree I MUST inform Hampshire FA of such convictions before booking.


On Course


• I will respect the course tutor, course venue and the other candidates and their points of view and I understand that if my behaviour, language or conduct is deemed ‘unacceptable’, ’offensive’ or ‘harmful’ for any reason, the Hampshire FA and the venues reserves the right to exclude me for continuing on my chosen course and if necessary, future courses.


• The Hampshire FA does not accept responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury however caused and that I will ensure that I am protected with my own personal insurance cover through other bodies.


• I am fully aware that my chosen course may be one which includes the FA Safeguarding children workshop three hour Workshop, which discusses some sensitive ‘hypothetical’ issues and some real issues regarding child abuse in its various forms.


• I confirm that I understand the above statements and their implications and that the information I have provided on this form is correct to the very best of my knowledge.


Equality & Inclusion


• Both Hampshire FA & The FA are committed to football being inclusive and providing a safe and positive experience for everyone involved in the game.

FA Learning is duty bound to offer its learners equal opportunity in relation to its educational provision. Alternative formats are available to ensure learning is inclusive. The learner’s welfare is paramount to FA Learning at all times, and is centred on positive learning 


Please note that if a learner has a disability (as defined under the "Equality act 2010" ) that may prevent them participating in either the classroom or practical sessions, then this should be made known to the tucourse organiser at the point of registration.



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