COURSE DETAILS
This nationally recognised qualification will take the learner on a journey through the core components of the England DNA.
This nationally recognised qualification, awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications will take you on a journey through the core components of the England DNA – How We Coach, How We Play, How We Support and The Future Player, helping you to begin shaping or refining your own coaching philosophy.
The course is made up of 20 guided learning, face-to-face workshops covering a range of topics linked to the England DNA, split into three blocks of learning (Block 1 – How We Coach, Block 2 – How We Support and The Future Player, Block 3 – How We Play). You will also receive up to two support visits between blocks to develop you in your own coaching environment.
Block 1 - How We Coach
- Course introduction, FA Level 1 review and consolidation
- Role of the coach / coaching philosophy
- The social corner
- Helping players learn
- Motivation
- Self esteem
- Practice spectrum
- Developing skill
Block 2-The Future Player & How We Support
- Course introduction, Block 1 review and consolidation
- Player potential
- Managing difference
- Developing behaviour
- Managing mistakes
- The physical corner
Block 3- How We Play
Course introduction, Block 1 & 2 review and consolidation
- In possession 1
- In possession 2
- Out of possession 1
- Out of possession 2
- Goalkeeping
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Prior to registration, learners must:
- be accurately identified
- be at least 16 years of age
- have completed the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football
- be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
- hold an in date FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) (previously known as FA Emergency Aid)
- hold a current certificate for The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop, The FA Safeguarding Children How We Support or The FA Online Safeguarding Children Recertification
- regularly coaching a group of players in England who are aged u7+ and whom regularly play in organised/competitive fixtures in order to complete the assessed project and thus be eligible to complete the qualification
OUTCOMES
- Develop an understanding of yourself as a coach, your players and the game itself
- Develop game-like practices which incorporate decision-making while remaining enjoyable
- Plan, deliver and evaluate a series of progressive football coaching sessions independently
- Consider the age, ability, maturity and experience of players in your care
Available Dates
This is a BLOCK 1,2 +3 combined course.
All dates must be attended.
Course Dates:
Block 1
Monday 30th September – 6-9.30pm
Friday 4th October – 6-9.30pm
Monday 7th October – 6-9.30pm
Friday 11th October – 6-9.30pm
Monday 14th October – 6-9.30pm
Friday 18th October – 6-9.30pm
Monday 21st October – 6-9.30pm
Friday 25th October – 6-9.30pm
Block 2
Monday 25th November – 6-9.30pm
Friday 29th November – 6-9.30pm
Monday 2nd December – 6-9.30pm
Friday 6th December – 6-9.30pm
Monday 9th December – 6-9.30pm
Friday 13th December – 6-9.30pm
Block 3
Monday 9th March 2020 – 6-9.30pm
Friday 13th March 2020 – 6-9.30pm
Monday 16th March 2020 – 6-9.30pm
Friday 20th March 2020 – 6-9.30pm
Monday 23rd March 2020 – 6-9.30pm
Friday 27th March 2020 – 6-9.30pm
