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 2012 ANNOUNCED***
Our next course will take place as follows:
COURSE DATES:
13, 20 & 27 May 2012 (9.00am - 5.00pm each day)
Please note that attendance is required for all dates of the course in order to complete this qualification.
COURSE VENUE:
Sheepmount Stadium, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8XL
COURSE FEE:
£109.00 per candidate
To book a place, please visit the related documents section to download the course information and candidate application form, and send it into the County Office along with payment. Alteratively, please visit the related links section to book your place online via credit / debit card.
If you have any queries regarding this course, then please e-mail coacheducation@CumberlandFA.com