Balby Football

1st 4 Sport Level One Certificate in Coaching Football

Awarded in partnership with the F.A., the new Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football is the first step towards becoming a recognised football coach.

Overview

Awarded in partnership with the F.A., the new Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football is the first step towards becoming a recognised football coach. This Level 1 vocationally related qualification, which replaces the old Junior Team Managers Award, provides you with an opportunity to study and be assessed in both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching football.

This very popular course is appropriate for candidates (minimum of 16 years of age) wishing to gain a basic appreciation of organising football for young players.

Who is it suitable for?

Managers and coaches of club teams aged 6 - 16 years of age
Prospective candidates for the 1st 4 Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
Youth Leaders and prospective Youth Leaders
Students of F.E. Colleges
Any person whos wishes to get onto the coaching ladder

What will I learn?

How to safely organise and supervise football activities including mini soccer, small sided games and conditional games
Introduce progressions at the right time
Promote and establish working relationships and high standards between players, coaches, parents and officials
Understand different aspects of coaching children
Identify and adapt football activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups
Identify personal development opportunities in football including sports therapy, administration and officiating

Candidates will also attend both the F.A. Emergency Aid and F.A. Child Protection workshops as part of the Level 1 course, and will be given a certificate of attendance for each, which are valid for three years

What will it cost?

The Level 1 Coaching Certificate costs £140

When is this course being run?

Coach Education Course Dates 2008/09

N.B. All Practical Delivery and Assessments will take place 9am - 5pm

Course 1 (Our Ref. FAL101)

Tutor – Andy Beaglehole
Assessor – John McGowan

Induction	Thursday 25th September 6 - 9pm
Practical Delivery	Saturday 27th September
Practical Delivery	Sunday 28th September
1st Aid	Monday 29th September 6 - 9pm
Child Protection	Wednesday 1st October 6 - 9pm
Practical Assessment	Saturday 4th October

Course 2 (Our Ref. FAL102)

Tutor –TBC
Assessor – Andy Beaglehole

Induction	Wednesday 21st January 6 - 9pm
Practical Delivery	Saturday 24th January
Practical Delivery	Saturday 31st January
1st Aid	Wednesday 4th February 6 - 9pm
Child Protection	Wednesday 28th January 6 - 9pm
Practical Assessment	Saturday 7th February

Course 3 (Our Ref. FAL103)

Tutor – John McGowan
Assessor –TBC