Completed Level 1? Looking to progress as a coach? Northumberland FA are holding a FA Level 2 Coaching course at the NFA HQ, starting Monday 2nd July!
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football The Level 2 award is the next step towards becoming a recognised football coach. It 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.
Who should enrol?
Anybody over the age of 17 years of age with regular practical experience of participating in football, and having observed qualified and experienced coaches working with adults and children and those with the Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football.
What will I learn?
How to:
Understand the ethical coaching process
Plan, conduct and evaluate football coaching sessions
Coach basic skills and techniques of football
Promote and establish positive relationships at all levels
Ensure the health and safety of players and others
Develop greater responsibility for your own learning and development
Understand the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small sided games (4 v 4)
How long will it take?
The course starts with 5 evenings plus a full week of initial training. You are then required to complete 16 hours of practical coaching to be recorded in a log book, and attend 2 further training continuation days, before completing the final assessment weekend approximately 4 - 6 months after the initial training.
48 hours of initial training
16 hours training continuation
16 hours assessment weekend
You are required to have attended the FA Safeguarding Children in Football workshop (formerly known as the FA Child Protection and Best Practice workshop) and The FA Emergency Aid workshop (or equivalent/recognised First Aid Certificate) prior to completing the assessment, and to complete the on-line Laws of the Game workshop.
How much does it cost?
Charter Standard Price £275 - Full Price £300
Please click on the related document link below for an application form or alternatively contact Adam Furness on 0191 270 1166
