This is a six-hour vocational course that provides you with an opportunity to develop an awareness of both the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching young players.
The knowledge gained from this Introductory Module will enable you to develop an understanding of the role of the football coach in working with young players.
Pre-requisites:
- Candidates must be aged 16 or over
On successful completion, you should be able to:
- Define movement skills incorporating Agility, Balance & Co-ordination and their relevance to the game
- Explain & demonstrate how technique can be used to help players perform a skill
- Demonstrate how to use appropriate games to grow players understanding of football and how we as coaches can manage difference in our groups
- Show how to modify appropriate games to have an effect upon an individuals technical needs
- Explain how we all learn differently and begin to include this knowledge within a coaching session
- Gain an understanding of The FA Tesco Skills Programme
- Signpost where you can go next on your coaching pathway
Progression Route:
The course will endeavour to build on your football coaching knowledge to date and act as a stepping stone to the FA Youth Award Module 1 – Developing the Environment and the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football.
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To register your interest for this course, please e-mail: coacheducation@cumberlandfa.com