AFA - Coach Education
Coach Education
Introduction to Coach Education
Army FA Coach Education
"If You always do the things you've always
done, you will always be where you are now"
Good coaching is the backbone of successful teams at all levels. Most players and people working with teams have a good knowledge of the game, however the ability to deliver that knowledge to players in an effective, progressive and structured manner is the difference between a coaching session and a practice. Completing a coaching course will facilitate your ability to understand the methodology and technical detail required to be a teacher of the game. Joining the Army FA Coaches Association will ensure you maintain an up to date knowledge of events and changes occurring in the game, which will enhance you continued personal development as a coach. Ideally I would like all our coaches within the Army to be qualified. I also feel it is important that we have coaches qualified at the appropriate level in the relevant jobs:
- Unit Coaches - Level 2
- Corps Coaches - Level 3 (B Licence)
- Army Coaches - Level 4 (A Licence)
There is a pathway for talented Coaches to work their way to the pinnacle of Army Coaching - The Senior Coach, Women's Coach, Development Squad Coach, Youth Coach or for Civilians to do likewise within their County Organisation.
Other opportunities in Coach Education are available to Level 2, 3 & 4 Coaches. Appropriately qualified and skilled Coaches can be mentored to deliver Level 1 and 2 Coach Education Courses on behalf of the Army or other County FA's.
The Army FA is willing to financially assist and mentor Military B Licence Coaches towards A Licence qualification. Coaches showing the commitment and talent to achieve this level of qualification will be identified and mentored via the Army Coaches Association.
Opportunities to gain UEFA recognised qualifications are available to everyone in either Coaching or The Treatment and Management of Injuries.
To apply for any of the courses advertised on the Website, please complete the application form and send it together with the appropriate course fee to the address on the application form. Courses are open to both Military Personnel and Civilians
If you would like any more information on any of the courses do not hesitate to contact us on the numbers below.
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What to expect on an Army FA Course.
The aim of the courses is to increase the understanding of the learners to the appropriate level at which the course is being taken.
Courses involve various aspects including:
Benefits of going on an Army FA Course
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Improve your knowledge and level of expertise
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Gain confidence in your particular discipline
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Gain an officially recognised football qualification
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FA Study Pack to be used a permanent reference
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Help improve your individual/team performance
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Have the opportunity to progress up the qualifications ladder
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Learn about a new discipline within football
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Get more from the game and give even more back!
Call - 94222 2962 or 01252 347962
Speak to any member of our dedicated team who will be able to assist with any booking, query or request.
Got a question?
Any comments or suggestions?
Email us at:
steve.stone@armyfa.com
or
gill.jones@armyfa.com
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Army Coaches Association
The Army Coaches Association affords us an opportunity to keep in contact with our Army Coaches and identify talented Coaches for promotion through the Army FA system.
It will also allow us to form a Union of Coaches to share ideas. If you have any ideas or requests for Seminars or In Service Training Days, please let us know.
To join there will be a nominal fee of £10.00. For this you will gain access to:
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Quarterly Magazine
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Sports science, coaching and football fitness seminars
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Coach development days, with training towards your next level of qualification.
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Coach education days to identify potential coach educators
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Theme days for team coaches at Unit and Corps level (i.e. improving attacking as a team).
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Discounted coaching kit and equipment with Army FA Logo.
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Opportunity to become members of regional Scouting and Coaching Committees to assist in the identification of talented players and coaches.
If you wish to become a member of the Army Coaches Association, please contact us for an application form and return it to us together with a cheque for £10 and a passport size photograph of yourself. The minimum entry requirement is 1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge and get involved in Army Coaching; hopefully you will see these opportunities and take them. See you on the courses!!
If you wish to become a member of the Army Coaches Association, please
telephone 01252 347962
or
email: steve.stone@armyfa.com
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The FA Charter Standard Programme
Charter Standard Awards shows just how good a club you are off the pitch. Every club should be one.
The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme provides national recognition to those clubs who demonstrate:
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Required standard
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Raising standards
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Reaching excellence
There are three awards, each with their own targets and status, that clubs can aim for.
FA Charter Standard Clubs
This award is available for both Youth and Adult Clubs.
Youth Clubs need to demonstrate:
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Management
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Child Protection
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Qualified Coaches
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Codes of Conduct
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Insurance
Adult Clubs require:
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Management
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Insurance
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First Aid Qualifications
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Codes of Conduct
FA Charter Standard Development Clubs
These clubs must have met the criteria for Charter Standard Clubs and must also have:
FA Charter Standard Community Clubs
This award is the pinnacle of the Charter Standard Programme
In addition to meeting all of the Charter Standard Club Criteria, Clubs need:
The FA and county FA's will provide practical support, resources and training courses to assist clubs to achieve the FA Charter Standard at the appropriate level.
Clubs which receive the Charter Standard Award, will also be able to access a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
However, arguably the most important benefit is the recognition, from the FA, that the club provides a safe, quality experience for its players.
For further details call the Army FA Development Office on 94222 296
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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Who is the course for?
Anybody over 16 years of age
Course Objectives
On completion of the course the candidate should be able to:
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Promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behaviour win players, coaches parents and officials in the overall development of Association Football.
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Achieve an awareness of related aspects regarding children's football including:
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Child Protection
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Laws of the Game
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Player Development
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Club Administration
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Display competence in Emergency Aid
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Introduce youngsters Under 11 years of age to Mini Soccer and promote its benefits for this age group.
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Organise and supervise 23 fun football-like activities including Mini Soccer, small-sided games and conditioned games.
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Obtain an awareness of further training opportunities for football coaching, medical and refereeing awards.
Course Content:
Theory:
Practical:
The Practical will include:
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Game understanding defence
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Heading
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Combined Plan 1v1
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Mini Soccer
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Game understanding attack
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Turning
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Pass and control
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Shooting
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Combination Plan 2v1 and 2v2
Assessment:
The assessment for this course will include:
Candidates must deliver a 20minutes session age appropriate against a given topic demonstrating the following:
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Safe Practice
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Organisation
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Enjoyment and fun
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With progression
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Oral interview
Certification/ Award
1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Leading to:
1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (The Football Association)
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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
Who is the course for?
Candidates (minimum 17 years of age) who have had some experience of regular football participation - at any level - and wish to become more committed to coaching football.
Course Objectives
On completion of the course the candidate should be able to:
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Develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development
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Coach the basic skills and techniques and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small sided games
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Develop an appreciation of the coaching process, the needs of the player and related issues in Sport Science
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Ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment and be able to respond to any emergencies
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Promote and establish positive working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, other coaches, parents and officials and contribute to the promotion of the Football Association.
Course Content (120 hours)
Seminar Discussion
Practical Sessions
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The Learning and Coaching Process
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Planning, Preparation and Evaluating Coaching Sessions
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Growing Up Youngsters in Football
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Health and Safety
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Football Fitness
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Football Food
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Laws of the Game
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Overuse injuries
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Child Protection
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Basic Techniques
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Attacking and Defending (1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 3)
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Principles of attack and defence – small-sided games (3 v 3, 4 v 4, 5 v 5, 6 v 6)
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Effective warm-up/ Cool down
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Group work and discussion towards completion of portfolio
Assessment
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88 hours of initial training
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Complete 16 hours of logged coaching at a club
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2 Support days
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Complete 2 assessed coaching sessions (2 days)
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Candidate receives a coaching action plan
Certification/ Award
1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
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Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football
Who is the course for?
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Holders of the 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
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Coaches of players aged 14 - Open Age
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Coaches of advanced representative or professional youth teams
Course Objectives
On completion of the course the candidate should be able to:
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Coach advanced Individual techniques, group skills and principles of play to groups of players
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Develop an understanding of the coaching process, the needs of the players, as this relates to children, teenagers and adults
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Display knowledge of related Sports Science issues
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Plan and prepare coaching sessions in relation to a match programme and evaluate the process
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Maintain the health and safety of players and other coaches
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Maintain high standards of conduct to promote Association Football Course
Content (120 hours)
Seminar Discussion
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The Learning and Coaching Process II
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Match and Player Analysis
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Team Organisation: Strategies and Tactics
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Psychological Factors
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Football Fitness II
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Injury identification
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Aspects of First Aid
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Child Protection
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Drug Awareness and Education
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Youngsters in Soccer – Child Development II
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Preparing, planning and evaluating coaching sessions in conjunction with competitive match programmes
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Attitudes and Ethics
Practical Sessions
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Creating space as a team and individual
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Phase of play coaching - through the thirds of the field
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Small-sided game coaching 8v8
Assessment
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88 hours of initial training
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Written examinations (multiple choice)
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Candidate receives a coaching action plan
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Complete 16 hours of logged coaching at a club
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2 Support days
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Complete 2 assessed coaching sessions (2 days)
Certificate/ Award
1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football
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FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)
Who is The FA Learning Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate Course intended for?
For 16 coaches who wish to learn the basic "Technical" aspects of Goalkeeping.
There is no pre-entry requirement to attend this course.
Course objectives
On completion of the course the competent coach will be able to:
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Coach basic individual techniques
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Understand how to develop and improve the Goalkeepers' technique
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Plan and prepare progressive technical practices
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Maintain the health and safety of the players and other coaches
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Maintain the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football
Course of Training: 27 hours
Practical: 5 hours
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Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
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The "Set" position
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General handling techniques
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Diving saves - catching / deflecting / parrying
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Dealing with 1 v 1
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Dealing with crosses
Assessment:
1x15 minute session: Technical practice
Theory Modules: 7 hours
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1 hour: Course Introduction
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3 hours: The "Key Technical Aspects of Goalkeeping"
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3 hours: Long term player development (LTPD)
Non-contact time: 6 hours
Certification Award:
The Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)
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FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 2)
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:
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Coach basic individual techniques
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Understand how to develop and improve the Goalkeepers' technique
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Plan and prepare progressive technical practices
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Maintain the health and safety of the players and other coaches
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Maintain the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football
Course of Training: 18 hours
Practical Demonstrations:
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Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
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Footwork
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The "Set" position
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General handling techniques
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Diving saves - catching / deflecting / parrying
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Dealing with 1 v 1
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Dealing with crosses
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Distribution - variation and technical principles
Theory:
Assessment:
Practical Sessions:
1 x 20 minute session: Technical Practice"! x 20-minute session: Functional Practice
Certification Award:
The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate (Level 2)
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Level 2 Basic Certificate in the Treatment and Management of Injury
The 1 st4Sport/Football Association's Basic Course in the Treatment and Management of Injury is a foundation course, aimed at personnel acting as 'Manager',' Coach', Trainer' or 'Therapist' for Amateur and Youth Clubs.
The course aims to train a person in the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to recognise and differentiate major from minor injury and the ability to offer basic treatment and injury management advice to a player who has sustained a major injury when playing football.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over. Open Entry
Course Content 32 Hours + 3 Hours Child Protection
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Use basic anatomical terminology
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Outline the general structure and function of the relevant body tissues.
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Identify surface anatomy points on the lower limb.
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Outline the general anatomy of the knee and ankle joints.
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Outline the effects, reaction and repair following acute injury.
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Describe the signs and symptoms of common injuries and methods used in the testing and recognition/differentiation of injuries.
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Describe the classification, types and levels of injuries.
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Outline the causes, mechanics and signs and symptoms of common injuries to the groin, knee and ankle regions.
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Explain the importance of advice and actions to prevent or reduce injury.
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Demonstrate practical techniques to prepare players for play and prevent injuries.
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Describe basic injury management advice that would be offered to injured players.
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Demonstrate basic treatment skills to include the application of compression and support bandages.
Assessment
Course participants will be assessed, by short written and practical examinations
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1st4Sport/FA Internal Written Examination: 30 minutes duration short answer questions/multiple choice format.
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1st4Sport/FA External Written Examination: 30 minutes duration short answer questions / multiple choice format
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1st4Sport/FA Practical Assessment: 20 minutes individual practical student assessment
Certification/Award
1 st4Sport Level 2 Basic Certificate in the Treatment and Management of Injury
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Level 3 Intermediate Certificate in the Treatment and Management of Injury
This course level is aimed at personnel acting as 'Managers', 'Coaches', Trainers' or 'Therapists' for Youth and Amateur Clubs and for teachers responsible for school teams. The Intermediate Course offers those who have successfully attended a Basic Course the opportunity to expand their knowledge further than a Basic Level. The knowledge gained from the Intermediate Course is transferable to many field based team sports and will also act as a 'stepping stone' to ensure knowledge and skills for those who wish to enrol on The FA Diploma Course in the Treatment and Management of Injury.
Prerequisites:
1st4sport Basic TOI or equivalent qualification (APL)
Course Content - 40 Hours
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Describe the anatomy of the major bones, joints and musculature of the lower and upper limb
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Identify surface anatomy of the lower and upper limb
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Demonstrate awareness of the group action of muscles and basic biomechanical principles of movement
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Describe and identify signs and symptoms for the recognition of specific injuries to the lower and upper limb.
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Describe the principles and guidelines for the assessment of injuries.
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Demonstrate the methods used in the basic assessment of an injury to determine signs and symptoms to be able to recognise and differentiate injuries.
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Discuss the phases of treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries and produce aims, objectives for each stage and be able to prioritise them.
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Discuss and demonstrate competence in specific treatment modalities to include thermal treatments, massage techniques, exercise therapy and late functional work.
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Discuss basic injury management advice and devise home exercise programmes
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Discuss aspects of podiatry and care of the feet, to include prevention of foot conditions.
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Briefly describe the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, components of stress and principles of training.
Assessment
Course participants will be assessed, by short written and practical examinations
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1st4sport/FA Written Examination: 40 minutes duration short answer / questions /multiple choice format
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1st4sport/FA External Written Examination: 40 minutes duration short answer questions / multiple choice format
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1st4sport/FA Practical Assessment: 25 minutes individual practical student assessment
Certification/Award
1st4Sport Level 3 Intermediate Certificate in the Treatment and Management of Injury
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Small-sided Football
The traditional 22-player game has been overtaken by small-sided football, whose four million players The FA is committed to supporting.
Small Sided Football (5-a-side, 6-a-side, Futsal and other variations) involves up to four million players each year and is now the most popular way of playing football in this country.
The FA is committed to supporting the small-sided game in the following ways:
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Planning and piloting initiatives that will lead to a FA National Fives competition.
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Introducing a specific Small-sided Football referees Qualification.
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Updating and improving the Laws of the Game so that they improve and better reflect the game that is actually being played.
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Enhancing working relationships with the leading commercial and independent providers of small-sided football who have driven the growth of the game.
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Supporting the development of additional small-sided facilities across the country.
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Improving the process of discipline in competitive small-sided leagues and tournaments so that players can be assured that they are taking part in an officially sanctioned FA competition.
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Creating a Charter Standard Award for providers of small-sided Football to recognise and extend high quality provision.
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Developing the game of Futsal in England. This will involve initiating regional leagues, staging a FA National Tournament, providing refereeing and coaching seminars and entering a National Team into the UEFA Championships.
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