The course has open access, and is available to a person or coach over 16 years of age.
On completion of the course the competent coach will be able to:
- Coach basic individual techniques
- Understand how to develop and improve the Goalkeepers’ technique
- Plan and prepare progressive technical practices
- Maintain the health and safety of the players and other coaches
- Maintain the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football
The course is delivered over a three-day period involving tutor demonstrations, and a number of theory modules:
- Practical Demonstrations:
Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
Footwork
The ‘Set’ position
General hand techniques
Diving saves – catching / deflecting / parrying
Dealing with 1 v 1
Dealing with crosses
Distribution – variation and technical principles
- Theory:
The key technical aspects of Goalkeeping
Long term player development
- Practical Assessment:
1 x 15 minute technical coaching session
It is highly recommended for a candidate to hold both The FA Emergency Aid Certificate and a Safeguarding Children in Football Certificate, although we will be holding workshops during the year to cover these two modules.
The FA will not certify any candidate with the award until these two modules have been completed.
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***Course dates for 2009 will appear here soon***
To register your interest in this course, please e-mail: CoachEducation@CumberlandFA.com