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 [email protected] 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:

• 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 2 - Developing the Practice
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)
• FAL Coaching Adults Course
• Introduction to Futsal Course
• Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
• Education Modules (selection of eight)

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.

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.

ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED; ONLY BOOK ONTO THE COURSE IF YOU ARE AVAILBLE FOR ALL DATES.

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Please be aware that if you already have a FAN, and create another FAN, this could cause delays in being confirmed on the course and any qualifications being awarded.

Terms and Conditions of Booking a course
Lincolnshire FA does not accept any responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury however caused. If you are suspended from football (by any County FA) then you are suspended from all football activity including courses.
Should you miss any session(s) of any course you sign up to the Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire FA will charge you accordingly.
You will respect the course tutor, course venue and 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 Lincolnshire FA and the venues reserves the right to exclude you from continuing on your chosen course and if necessary, future courses.

Coach Education Cancellation Policy
Please note that any payment made is non-refundable. Lincolnshire FA adheres to a strict cancellation policy. For all course cancellations candidates will receive credit notes for use on Lincolnshire FA courses only to the sum of:

• Full refund (minus a surcharge fee) before 14 days of the course commencing
• 50% refund within 14 days of the course commencing
• No credit note if less than 24 hours notice given
  
  

Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a doctor or medical professional must be supplied.

Coach Education Transfer Policy
Should you wish you application to be transferred from one course to another (of the same type and value) then an additional administration fees may apply:

• Up to 14 days of the course commencing; no charge
• Within 14 days of the course commencing; £10.00 charge
  
  

Lincolnshire FA Refund Policy
Should a course that you have registered on be cancelled or postponed by the Lincolnshire FA then a full refund will be issued.
Should you cancel your registration and request a refund, then all cancellations must adhere to the Lincolnshire FA cancellation policy please see above statement.