Now it is the summer season, teachers around the country may well be looking at updating their football coaching qualifications. Teachers are eligible to apply for a bursary towards the cost of these courses from the English Schools' FA. To request a bursary form email admin@esfa.co.uk
The FA Youth Award is a groundbreaking new coaching course designed to help coaches to understand as much about their players as they understand about the game.
As coaches, we often spend a lot of time focusing on training drills, fixtures and match days. Wouldn’t it be great if we stepped back from all that and looked at each of our young players individually.
The course is split into modules:
Introductory Module: Is for coaches with a qualified teacher status and successful completion can serve as an entry point to Module One. Coaches with a Level One certificate in Coaching Football can go straight to Module One without taking the Introductory Module.
Module One: This module focuses on creating the right environment for the child to learn. It was launched last year and feedback has already been very encouraging. Both grassroots and elite coaches have found the sessions highly useful for their development as youth coaches.
Module Two: Has just been launched. This focuses on developing practice sessions which can be tailored according to the age, ability and experience of different young players. Initial feedback suggests this course is proving to be beneficial for coaches who want to develop their knowledge further.
The courses are delivered throughout the country and can be booked through your local County FA. For more information and to view an FA Youth Award video clip go to www.esfa.co.uk/coaching
