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Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football

This qualification provides an exciting opportunity for candidates to advance their practical team coaching skills. On successful completion of the course, candidates are qualified to coach the skills and techniques of football to both adults and children. Each candidate is fully supported in developing their knowledge and skills during the course.

Who ?
Candidates should be over 18 years of age, and should hold the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football. Candidates should be working with a team over an extensive period of time, with an aim of making a significant contribution to the performance of their team.

What will I learn?
Following completion of the course, the competent coach will be able to:

  • Coach advanced individual techniques, group skill, and principles of play to groups of players
  • Develop an understanding of the coaching process and the needs of the player, as this relates to children, teenagers and adults
  • Display a knowledge of related Sports Science issues
  • Plan and prepare coaching sessions in relation to a match programme and evaluate this process
  • Maintain the health and safety of player and other coaches
  • Maintain high standards of conduct to promote Association Football

Course Content?

Practical Demonstrations including:

  • Development of possession
  • Movement to create space
  • Counter-attacking play
  • Play in the attacking third
  • Regaining possession
  • Defending in the thirds of the field
  • Goalkeeping

Theory:

  • The learning and Coaching Process II
  • Match and Player Analysis
  • Team Organisation: Strategies and Tactics
  • Psychological Factors
  • Football Fitness II
  • Football Food II
  • Injury identification
  • Aspects of First Aid
  • Drug Awareness and Education
  • Youngsters in Soccer – Child Development II (Incl Working With Teenagers)
  • Preparing, planning, and evaluating coaching session in conjunction with competitive Match Programmes
  • Attitudes and Ethics

Observed Coaching Practice:

  • Two sessions (2x25 minute sessions)
  • Recorded Coaching in Log-Book
  • Minimum of 16 hours coaching

Assessments?
Students will have the opportunity of subsequently being assessed on a National or Local course through a:

Written Examination – Multiple Choice in:

  • Football Fitness
  • Injury Identification and Recognition
  • Aspects of First Aid
  • Nutrition

Oral Interview regarding Recorded Coaching
Practical Coaching Sessions

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