A minimum of 1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football or Qualified Teacher Status is required as a precourse requisite.
A six hour course aimed at those working with 5-11 year old players, who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of the “what” and “how” to coach players of this age.
It will include practical sessions as well as theory and group discussions.
The course looks in detail at the difference between Technique and Skill. It also deals with the academic term Differentiation and how allowances can be made within groups to accommodate different levels of ability thereby minimising possible disruption brought about by Group Management problems during practical sessions.
Player boredom and inappropriate levels of challenge are addressed. The course has a particular emphasis on a Coaching Tool call the S.T.E.P. process which allows students to adapt sessions in accordance with the needs of players.
This ability helps students to develop powers of observation which are a necessary requirement if students intend to enhance their coaching qualifications by seeking to move onto the Level 2 Coaching Certificate of the FA Youth Award.
The course is recommended as a Bridging Course between Coaching Levels 1 and 2.
Who is the course intended for?
The course is aimed at Level 1 coaches and qualified teachers (QTS) who wish to increase their knowledge and confidence in coaching 5-11 year old children.
Course Dates
Venue: The County Ground, Letchworth (SG6 2EN)
Course Code: SM10
Date & Time: 26th September 2009 (10:00am - 4:30pm)
**Limited places available!
Venue: Birchwood High School, Bishop Stortford
Course Code: SM11
Date & Time: 24th October 2009 (10:00am - 4:30pm)
Venue: The County Ground, Letchworth (SG6 2EN)
Course Code: SM12
Date & Time: 24th January 2010 (10:00am - 4:30pm)
Venue: Cavendish Sports College, Hemel Hempstead
Course Code: SM13
Date & Time: 13th March 2010 (10:00am - 4:30pm)
Venue: Borehamwood Youth FC, Borehamwood
Course Code: SM14
Date & Time: 5th June 2010 (10:00am - 4:30pm)
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