1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
Cost: £250
For Whom? Anybody over 16 years of age with regular practical experience of participation in football. Candidates should have observed qualified and experienced coaches working with adults.
Course Content: Practical Demonstrations including:
- Basic techniques passing
ball control
running with the ball
turning
dribbling
shooting
heading
goalkeeping
- Attacking and defending
(1 v 1 and 2 v 2)
- Principles of attack and defence
small-sided games
(3 v 3, 4 v 4, 5 v 5, 6 v 6)
- Warmup/ cool down
- Group work and discussion
Theory:
The Learning and Coaching Process 1 (including communication and coaching styles)
Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Coaching Sessions
Football Fitness 1
Football Food 1
Emergency Aid
Health and Safety
Overuse Injuries
Growing Up: Youngsters in Football
Laws of the Game online module
Attitudes and Ethics
Observed Coaching Practice:
Three sessions techniques, skills and principles of play in attacking or defending
Group review of coaching
Feedback:
Development of individual Action Plan regarding coaching to be recorded in the Log-Book
Recorded Coaching in Log-Book
Record of Planning, Preparing, Conducting and Evaluating 10 sessions
Minimum of 16 hours coaching
Evidence of coaching techniques and principles
Evidence of coaching adults and children
Final Training and Assessment: Students will have the opportunity of subsequently being assessed on a National or Local course through a:
Laws of the Game Examination
Review of the study tasks
Review of the Log-Book
Oral Interview
Practical Coaching Assessment - adults and children
Re-assessment: Available in aspects deemed not yet competent.
Leading To:
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football [The UEFA 'B' Award] (The Football Association)
FA Youth Coaches' Certificate (7-11yrs)
More Details: Purpose of Course:
Develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development
Coach the basic skills and techniques, and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small-sided games
Develop an appreciation of the coaching process, the needs of the player and related issues in Sports Science
Plan, conduct and evaluate a series of sessions in a systematic and progressive manner
Ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment and be able to respond to any emergency
Establish positive working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, other coaches, parents and officials and contribute to the promotion of Association Football
Distance Learning:
Completion of home study tasks regarding:
Child Protection
Emergency Aid
Candidates are expected to have completed the Child Protection module Children, Ensuring Safety in Football and the Emergency Aid module either before the course of training or BEFORE THE FINAL ASSESSMENT. Please bring your certificates to the first session, or choose ONE of the dates shown in the list of stand-alone Child Protection Workshop and/or Emergency First Aid courses on the courses bookings page.
Please Note: Candidates will need to return for final assessment of this coaching certificate.
The course is delivered in the following order:
First 6 meetings - Initial course
Choice of dates - Emergency Aid
Choice of dates - Child Protection
Next Meeting - Laws of the Game: Lecture and Exam
Next 2 Meetings - Practical refresher/internal assessment
Next 2 Meetings - Practical refresher/internal assessment
Final 2 meetings - Final external assessment
Please email us or telephone 01726 74080 if you have any queries.