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.


Dates

Course Day

Times

Venue

16th November 2019

Coaching Day 1

09:00am – 17:00pm

The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane Cherry Willingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4JP England

23rd November 2019

Coaching Day 2

09:00am – 17:00pm

The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane Cherry Willingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4JP England

30th November 2019

Coaching Day 3

09:00am – 17:00pm

The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane Cherry Willingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4JP England


An eLearning module has been created for The FA Level 1 and 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers. This is available to access through the LMS at the following link: http://learning.thefa.com/index.php. Then, please use the following instructions:

 -              Sign In > Find Awards > Awards > Goalkeeping > View Award > Launch Course

By completing this eLearning module you will receive critical messages ahead of attending the face-to-face workshops. They will enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills regarding key topics and content linked to the course and their role as a goalkeeper coach.


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.


Lincolnshire FA Cancellation Policy
Should any candidate need to cancel their place on the course, the following criteria will apply;
*More than 21 days notice - full refund, minus transaction fee.
*21 days or less notice - 50% refund or course transfer available (x1).
*7 days or less notice - no refund available, only course transfer (x1).
Consideration will be given to candidates, who for health reasons are unable to attend. A letter from a Doctor or medical professional may be requested.



Please note to access this online application, you will need a FAN (FA Number).

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