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 are as follows:
Course Fee: £109.00 per candidate
For further details on the course, please click on the links above, or please download the course information from the related documents section.
To book your place, please follow the links in the related links section to booking online via credit / debit card.
Alternatively, please download and complete the application form from the related documents section, and return it to the County Office along with your payment.
Places will be booked on a first come, first served basis on receipt of application, however, application forms received without payment cannot guarantee a place on a course.
Please note that if your Club are paying for your course fee, then you must enclose a letter from your Club Secretary stating that they wish to be invoiced with your application form.
All fees must be paid in full prior to commencement of the course.
If you have any queries, please contact Emma Bassett, Football Development Administrator on 01900 872310 ext. 21, or e-mail coacheducation@CumberlandFA.com