Course Information:
Minimum Age: 16
Course Duration: 30 hours
Cost: £150.00 per person
Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the organisation and delivery of safe and enjoyable coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally suited to those working with groups of young players and/or teams.
Course Content:
Session One: Monday 26th January 2009
Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: GFA HQ Corbet Field
Task: Course Induction/Theory modules
The course will introduce some key aspects in the following:
Football Club Administration
Player and Coach Development
Soccer Parent
Laws of the Game
An introduction to the FA's Long Term Player Development Model
Session Two: Wednesday 28th January 2009
Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: St John Ambulance, Les Gigands (opposite Oatlands)Task: Emergency Aid Workshop
Session Three: Monday 2nd February 2009
Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: GFA HQ Corbet Field
Task: FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
Session Four: Friday 6th February 2009
Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: Footes Lane
Task: Theory modules
Practical: Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:
Warm up and cool down game related activities
Passing and control
Turning with the ball
Dribbling
Shooting
Heading
Goalkeeping
Individual Attacking
Individual Defending
Small sided games
Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)
Session Five: Saturday 7th February 2009
Time: 9.00 - 6.00pm
Venue: Footes Lane
Task: Internal Assessment
Session Six: Sunday 8th February 2009
Time: 9.00 - 6.00pm
Venue: Footes Lane
Task: Independent Assessment
Assessment: Assessment is via successful completion of:
1. All pre-requisites (First Aid/Safeguarding Children)
2. All portfolio tasks
3. Practical delivery of a 20 minute practical coaching activity based on a specific skill and age group, which demonstrates safe practice, organisation, enjoyment and progression to meet the needs of the players.
Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessed within a 12 month period from registration on the course.
To register please fully complete application form and return to GFA Headquarters, Corbet Field, Grand Fort Road, St Sampsons, Guernsey, GY12 4FG.