The innovative FA Youth Award is as much about the HOW of working with young player as the WHAT. It is the first course that looks at the child and where they are developmentally (in the four corners of: physical, psychological, technical and social aspects) and then packages football through a number of exciting new activities in such a way that it "fits" the child and not the other way round.
This marks a progressive change in coaching philosophy, creating a truly player centred approach to the coaching and development of our young players.
Three modules are being delivered:
- Module 1: Developing the Environment – available now
- Module 2: Developing the Practice – available now
- Module 3: Developing the Player – available 2010 / 2011
With the new FA Youth Award promising to be one of the most popular FA courses yet, make sure you take your place and put yourself at the forefront of football coaching.
Please note:
To enrol onto Module 1 you will need to be at least an FA Level 1 qualified coach, or alternatively if a qualified teacher you can undertake a one-day introductory module before taking Module 1.
You must have undertaken the Module 1 before you can enrol onto Module 2.
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The FA Youth Award - Module 1
(sponsored by McDonalds - The FA's Community Partner)
Course dates: 8th & 9th, 22nd & 23rd May 2010
@ Netherhall School, Maryport
We have 24 free places to give away on the course, with clubs being able to apply for 1 place per club.
While Open to anybody who meets this criteria, priority places will be given to candidates who are identified as fulfilling the ‘Club Coach Coordinator role’ (Development & Community clubs only). It is hoped that these coaches will take back and circulate to the clubs coaches what they have learned. In the future it is hoped that the identified coaches will not only help to support and develop new or existing coaches within the club, but will also complete the 2nd and 3rd modules of the Youth Award.
To apply for a place on this course - please complete the nomination form* which is available to download from the related documents section, and return to us, along with a £25.00 deposit (which will be returned upon completion of the course - nomination forms received without the deposit will not be considered), by Friday 9 April 2010.
Please be aware that if your candidate does not attend the course the club may be charged the full rate for the FA Youth Award - Module 1.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss the above further then please contact Craig Lewis, Football Development Officer on 01900 872310 ext. 26 or e-mail Craig.Lewis@CumberlandFA.com
*Please note that the nomination form must be filled in by the club representative and not the individual wishing to attend.
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The FA Youth Award - Module 2
(in conjunction with Westmorland FA)
Course dates: 3rd & 4th, 17th & 18th July 2010
@ Frenchfields, Penrith
Course Fees:
- £130.00 per candidate
- OR £100.00 per candidate if you belong to a Charter Standard Club* (Cumberland & Westmorland ONLY)
*Please click here to check if your Club has achieved Charter Standard status (Cumberland), or click here for Clubs in Westmorland.
Funding Opportunities:
- Candidates can also apply for up to 60% of the course fee (to a maximum of £200.00) through the “Get Qualified” scheme – please visit www.getqualifiednw.org.uk for further details.
- If your Club is currently working towards Charter Standard in Cumberland, then please contact Craig Lewis (Football Development Officer) on 01900 872310 or e-mail Craig.Lewis@CumberlandFA.com to discuss a potential discount for your coaches.
- Clubs in Westmorland should contact Adam Panter (Football Development Officer) on 01539 730946 or e-mail Adam.Panter@WestmorlandFA.com to discuss a potential further discount.
For further details on the course, please click on the link 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, and any funding that you have applied for will be reimbursed to you upon successful completion 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