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Goalkeeping Level 2 Course

Who is The FA Learning Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate Course intended for?

Current holders of the UEFA “A” Coaching Award / UEFA “B” Coaching Award or The Football Association Coaching Certificate / 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football, who wish to coach “Goalkeepers” at the following levels:

Non-League Level
Junior / Youth Level

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the competent coach will be able to:

  • Coach basic individual techniques
  • Understand how to develop and improve the Goalkeepers' technique
  • Plan and prepare progressive technical practices
  • Maintain the health and safety of the players and other coaches
  • Maintain the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football

Course of Training: 18 hours

Practical Demonstrations:

  • Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
  • Footwork
  • The "Set" position
  • General handling techniques
  • Diving saves - catching / deflecting / parrying
  • Dealing with 1 v 1
  • Dealing with crosses
  • Distribution - variation and technical principles

Theory:

The "Key Technical Factors of Goalkeeping"
Log book / Portfolio

Assessment:

Practical Sessions:

1 x 20 minute session: Technical Practice
1 x 20 minute session: Functional Practice

Certification Award:

The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate (Level 2)

Progression


Once completed, candidates will be awarded the FA Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate. Candidates may want to progress to the FA Goalkeeping Coaching B Licence.

Upcoming Courses

Venue: Hertfordshire Sports Village, Hatfield - Click Here For Map
Course Code: GK2-2011
Date & Time: 20th May 2011 - 9:00am - 5:00pm 
                      21st May 2011 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
                      22nd May 2011 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Book On To This Course: Click Here

Please contact Sharon Gill at sharon.gill@hertfordshirefa.com or phone 01462 650 208 should you require any further information.