Course Description
The final module in The FA Youth Award Developing the Player continues the progressive change in coaching philosophy. Complementing the knowledge learnt to the preceding modules, this course teaches coaches to have a truly player-centred approach to the coaching and development of young players. The course comprises both practical and theory sessions.
Course Aims & Objectives
To provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching football with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and confidence in coaching the 5-21 year age group.
Course Content: Theory
The course will introduce some key aspects in the following:
• Practice and multiple outcomes
• ‘What the players say’
• Coaching Styles & Intervention Strategies
• Planning & Design
• ‘What the coaches say’
Practical
This is a practical based course. Different types of practices will be demonstrated and delivered and candidates will be expected to evaluate these practices as well as plan, deliver and evaluate their own practices. Candidates will be encouraged to take part and those not taking part will be expected to build on their evaluating and observation skills.
Course Pre-requisites
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Hold a valid 1st4sport Level 2 CCF or higher (which includes a current FA Emergency Aid Award and a current FA Safeguarding Children in Football workshop certificate) together with a valid FA Youth Award Module 1 and 2 Certificate.
Or
• UEFA B Licence and The FA Youth Coaches Course
Period of Registration
24 months
Course Duration
Four days (non assessed)
Successful Completion
Assessment will be summative and formative.
Summative assessment:
Log books with a record of at least 6 sessions must be submitted to FAL at least 2 weeks prior to the assessment date.
The assessment will be as follows:
1. A 45 minute interview on the log book with 15 minute break.
2. A 60 minute practical coaching session, the technical aspects for which will be selected by the assessor from log book evidence.
These sessions will be delivered at Regional Centres or as a Club based assessment if a suitable number of candidates and players can be assembled. Candidate coaches will be informed of the decision at the end of the practical sessions supported by a short interview and action plan.
The assessment process will be divided between the theoretical aspects and practical deliver components.
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