Football

1st 4 Sport Level Two Certificate in Coaching Football

Awarded in partnership with the F.A., the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football is the next step towards becoming a recognised football coach.

Overview

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Awarded in partnership with the F.A., the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football is the next step towards becoming a recognised football coach. The course offers candidates a combination of practical experience and class based theory, to develop an understanding of the planning, conducting and evaluation of ethical football coaching sessions.

The practical element of this course is physically demanding and candidates should be reasonably fit.


Who is it suitable for?

  • Applicants who have had experience of regular football participation at any level who wish to become more committed to coaching players from 7 to 14 years of age
  • Applicants must be 17 years of age or older
  • Applicants must be holders of the old F.A. Junior Team Managers Award or the Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football (Club Coach)
  • Applicants must hold the F.A. Child Protection and Emergency Aid certificates
  • Applicants must have access to coaching young players on a regular basis

What will I learn?

This qualification is matched to the Level 2 National Occupational Standards for Coaching, Teaching and Instructing and sits at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

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

To be eligible for the Final Assessment candidates must attend all aspects of the course and have obtained the Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football.

What will it cost?

The Level 2 Coaching Certificate costs £270

When is this course being run?

Course 1 (Our Ref. FAL201)

Tutor – John McGowan
Assessor –TBC

Induction

Wednesday 8th October

Practical Delivery

Friday 10th, Sat 11th & Sunday 12th October

Friday 17th, Sat 18th & Sun 19th October.

Continuation Day 1

Sat 8th November

Continuation Day 2

Saturday 20th December

Practical Assessment

Saturday 10th January

Practical Assessment

Sunday 11th January

 

Course 2 (Our Ref. FAL202)

Tutor – Andy Beaglehole
Assessor – John McGowan

Induction

Thursday 2nd April

Practical Delivery

Saturday 4th April – Thursday 9th inc.

Continuation Day 1

Saturday 9th May

Continuation Day 2

Saturday 13th June

Practical Assessment

Saturday 5th July

Practical Assessment

Sunday 6th July

 

Course 3 (Our Ref. FAL203)

Tutor – John McGowan
Assessor – John Buckley

Induction

Wednesday 20th May

Practical Delivery

Friday 22nd May – Sunday 24th May inc.
Friday 29th May – Sunday 31st May inc.

Continuation Day 1

Saturday 27th June

Continuation Day 2

Saturday 25th July

Practical Assessment

Saturday 22nd August

Practical Assessment

Sunday 23rd August