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FA LearningSt. Georges Park,Newborough Road, Needwood,Burton-Upon-Trent,Staffordshire DE13 9PD

Telephone:0800 0852012

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FA LEARNINGNATIONALCOURSES 2014

FA LEARNING NATIONAL COURSES 2014 FA LeArning DeveLoping your gAme through eDucAtion AnD trAining

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Foreword 4the Fa coaching philosophy and Vision 5Fa Learning coaching provision and pathways 6 YoUtH coacHing QUaLiFications the Fa Youth award Module 1 10the Fa Youth award Module 2 11the Fa Youth award Module 3 12the Fa Youth award assessment 15the Fa advanced Youth award 16 core coacHing QUaLiFications the Fa UeFa B Licence 22the Fa UeFa a Licence 24the Fa UeFa pro Licence 26the Fa academy Managers Licence 28the Fa professional coaching award 29 goaLKeeping patHWaY the Fa goalkeeping B Licence 32the Fa goalkeeping a Licence 33 additionaL coacHing coUrse proVision the Fa developing defenders 36the Fa developing Midfielders 37the Fa developing Forwards 38the Fa coaching Futsal: Level 1 41 internationaL the Fa international Licence 44the Fa international coaching award Foundation Level 45the Fa international coaching award intermediate Level 46the Fa international coaching award Licence 47 MedicaL and sports science the Fa emergency aid (ea) course 52the Fa Basic First aid For sport (BFas) course 53the Fa intermediate First aid for sport (iFas) course 55the Fa advanced resuscitation and emergency aid (area) course 56the Fa advanced resuscitation and emergency aid (area (r)) re-accreditation course 57Msc/postgraduate diploma exercise and sports Medicine (Football) 58 physical performance coaching pathway 60the Fa physical performance Level 3 award 61the Fa Masterclass programme 62perform sports science 63 psYcHoLogYLevel 2 - talent development 66Level 3 - Mental toughness 66Level 4 - Mental skills on the pitch 67Level 5 - advanced team preparation 67

otHer coUrses developing the developers 69Fa online courses 70Football industries MBa (FiMBa) 71 reFeree the Fa Licensed referee tutor Level 1 75the Fa Licensed referee tutor Level 2 76the Fa international instructors course 77

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inside coVer - in separate docBEHIND EVERY GREAT PLAYER IS ANINSPIRATIONAL COACHThe FA Licensed Coaches Club provides on going training and development for coaches as we seek to establish coaching as a profession. Attending formal courses and conferences are only a part of how you improve yourself as a coach. Your knowledge of the game also develops through discussing and debating coaching with other like-minded coaches, through searching for information both online and in print, through listening, observing, reflecting and reviewing. The FA Licensed Coaches Club will help you do all this and more.

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The best coaches are continually seeking, striving and searching for self-improvement.

If you want your team to be creative, imaginative, flexible and adaptable then you must be too.Join The FA Licensed Coaches Club to begin your learning journey.

Visit TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClubEmail [email protected] 0800 0852012

Already a leading provider of iPad based football session planning apps, i-Drills joins Performance Innovation (Focus X2 analysis software) and TactX (animated session builder) in supporting The FA Licensed Coaches Club through the provision of technology.

The all new FA Coachs App will give you the power to create and edit practices and sessions and to export and share these with your players, assistants and parents.

Building on the success of i-Drills first app the powerful platform has also been extended to enable you to share practices privately through the CoachMates network, as well giving you access to a public global network of practices through the subscription based TransferMarket.

In addition, FA Licensed Coaches will benefit from free, exclusive practices and sessions delivered direct to their tablets as they are published by the team at St. Georges Park as well as unlimited FREE CoachMates invites.

Darren Sandbach, Digital Learning Manager at FA Learning, said: This new initiative with i-Drills represents a significant step forward in how we engage with and support our coaches on the coaching pathway. By directly linking key features to the learning process as well as enabling coaches to come together and share ideas and best practice, they can be certain theyll get a quality product that directly supports their needs through content and capabilities.

An Android version is currently under review ahead of development.

the power to create, edit and share practicesthe Fa coachs app


The Future Gamein 2010, the Fa launched the Future game, the Fa technical guide for Young player development. two guides, one for the grassroots and one for the elite game, were published outlining a playing and coaching philosophy for the future of the english game. these two guides are supported by two further resources; the Future game coaching practice dVd uses UeFa tactx animation software, providing 100 of the Future game practices in over 90 minutes of 3d animation, the Future game Memory card resource library contains seven hours of live Hd footage capturing 21 of the Future game practices.

With the opening of st. georges park, the Fas new national football centre, set to provide a platform for the communication of the Future game vision, we hope that you can share the philosophy and can help us deliver the changes at all levels of football prompted by the elite player performance plan and the Youth development review, encouraging a more technical approach to developing english players.

central to the message are the principles of creativity and innovation, for both coaches and players, and a playing philosophy based on quality passing, possession and building play through the three thirds of the pitch. out of possession, the philosophy calls for a tactical approach to defending in which all players contribute.

The vision: players and coaches the Future game vision is intended for the whole game, with the same underpinning values applicable for coaches from grassroots to elite level.

A vision for players: to produce technically excellent and innovative players with exceptional decision-making skills.

A vision for coaching: to train, develop, qualify and support more innovative coaches, who are excellent teachers of the game.

innovation is a theme embedded in both vision statements, underlining the aim for a more progressive and original approach to player and coach development, one which understands and predicts the trends and demands of the everchanging modern game.

Playing philosophythe Future game playing philosophy outlines an overarching vision for the english game, a statement for coaches and clubs to develop their own bespoke and individualised coaching programmes.

the Future game playing philosophy is broken down into the following principles:

In possession: a possession-based approach played through the three

thirds of the pitch Quality passing and intelligent movement and support

off the ball penetrative, incisive and varied attacking play, allied to

good finishing counter-attacking whenever opportunities arise

Out of possession: a tactical approach to defending, in which all players contribute a controlled, calculated and assertive approach when and

where necessary

additionally, the playing philosophy actively encourages the individualistic player. players with varied and unique dribbling skills and the dexterity to go past defenders, particularly in the final-third, are fundamental to success in the future game.

Coaching philosophy the Future game publications outline guidelines for coaches, at all levels, to begin developing players with the necessary skills to play in this way. specialist age appropriate coaches, with the knowledge and skills to work effectively with specific age groups, are central to the plan.

effective youth coaches possess the skill to make the game relevant, appropriate and enjoyable to the players in their care. this can be a complex process, requiring appropriate technical knowledge and an appreciation of the affect that age, stage and level of development have on a young player. refraining from imposing unrealistic expectations and methods more suited to older and more talented players accompanies this approach. in short: coaches should work to understand individual players, the areas in which they require support and the best methods for helping them develop and learn.

it is understandable then, that coaches of senior football, where results are one indicator of coach effectiveness, may adopt different methods than a youth coach who works with a development focus. as such, the Future game does not promote any one prescriptive method for coaching the game.

coaching approaches depend on a whole host of variables, all of which require different responses. the intricacies of adapting method and approach according to circumstance and situation are integral to the Future game coaching philosophy. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial skills for effective coaching of young players.

in response to this clear distinction between adult and youth coaching, the Fa have developed two distinct coaching pathways for coaches of youth and senior players, allowing coaches to become experts in their chosen field. the traditional pathway provides the opportunity for coaches to develop expertise in coaching senior players with the Fa UeFa pro Licence and the Fa elite coaches award the pinnacle of this pathway.

the second pathway provides a route for specialist Youth coaches, giving recognition to youth coaching as a profession, shining light upon the specific understanding and practical knowledge necessary to work at this level. this pathway culminates in the Fa advanced Youth award which is now available.

specificity is also the core value for the unique and world-leading position specific courses included in this years course provision. the courses, which are aligned to the Future game, look at the detail required to develop players in the areas of goalkeeping, defending, Midfield and Forward play, providing testament of the Fas commitment to equip coaches for the demands of the modern changing game.

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Since St. Georges Park opened in October 2012 FA Learning have delivered the following highlights on site:

57 national courses across coaching, safeguarding, medical and refereeing. of these there were 34 coaching courses and 17 medical, sports science and psychology courses delivered

1,021 coaches attended the Fa Licesend coaches club conferences, including over 400 goalkeeper coaches who attended the first goalkeeper specific conference

the first Fa advanced Youth award course was completed with 44 candidates in attendance the first newly revamped pro Licence took place at st. georges park with 21 candidates in attendance the first Fa elite coaches award took place with 16 candidates completing the course the Fa coachs app on ipad was launched in august 2013, allowing coaches to build, share and edit their practices. it was the number

one app in six countries, has been purchased in 19 and now has thousands of coaches using it 13 online courses were completed over 15,000 times in the 2012/13 season three new Future game resources were delivered on UsB, featuring over six hours of live sessions and allowing coaches to further their

understanding of the game through observation and reflection 2,400 tutors have been audited for in date qualifications and cpd

However, whilst our first year has undoubtedly been a success, we are not resting on our laurels. over the next 12 months we will continually aim to improve the service we provide at st. georges park. We will utilise expertise across the facility to improve our course content and delivery, meeting the needs of our ever changing game and the demands of both professional and grassroots football and strive to provide excellent customer service in Fa Learning.

We hope you enjoy your experience with Fa Learning at st. georges park and we wish you every success this year.

Jamie HouchenHead of Fa Learning

Welcome to the Fa Learning 2014 national course planner. in the following pages you will find details of all our courses held nationally at st. georges park, or regionally at venues across the country.


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The purpose of this diagram is to graphically represent the major coaching pathways that a learner can follow on his/her formal learning journey in football. Whilst the arrows indicate an idea of the most likely routes through the qualifications, they are by no means exhaustive and do not represent every possible journey a learner can take. There is no one pathway which The FA can recommend as the correct learning journey for each individual is specific to their context, history, knowledge and understanding.


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Course durationFour days

Course pre-requisitesthe Fa Youth award Module 1Please note: all students will be required to enrol as a FA Licensed Coach in order to complete this module. Details of how to access your free licence will be given to you when you register your details.

Who is it for?coaches involved in youth football development from grassroots to professional level.

Course contentWorkshops will consider: age and maturity issues different types of practice and the advantages and

disadvantages of each Unopposed and opposed practice development dealing with talented players planning and evaluating issues

Pre-course taskcandidates will receive a pre-course reading pack three weeks prior to the course, which they are required to read in advance.

Course assessmentthe course has a formative assessment. this includes planning, delivery and evaluation of a practice. candidates receive an action plan as a result of the observations made by the tutor.

How to applyin order to book onto a course, please contact your local county Football association for further information.

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The course will provide practical sessions and advice for coaches and will increase the candidates knowledge of how to develop their coaching to incorporate The FA four-corner model. The course will cover technical development and in the physical corner it will offer FUNdamental ideas for the coach to use, as well as suggested activities for the development of football-specific movements. The important social and psychological development of the young player is also examined.

This course will provide candidates with the chance to improve their knowledge and confidence in a range of key issues around developing and understanding practice. The course introduces a number of generic strands applicable to all players, regardless of age, and these are consolidated during Module 3.

Course durationFour days

Course pre-requisites1st4sport Level 1 award in coaching Football or level 2Please note: all students will be required to enrol as a FA Licensed Coach in order to complete this module. Details of how to access your free licence will be given to you when you register your details.

Who is it for?aimed at coaches from all levels who wish to extend their knowledge of coaching in respect of developing appropriate learning environments. there are generic strands relating to teaching and learning, motivation and self-esteem that are suitable for most coaches.

Course content:The course will introduce some key aspects in the following: the importance of the social corner and how it links with

the 4 corners. How players learn Motivation self-esteem Managing mistakes Managing physical, technical, social and psychological difference planning activity

Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to: physical corner FUndamental warm-ups practical activities and games

Pre-course taskcandidates will receive a pre-course reading pack three weeks prior to the course, which they are required to read in advance.

Course assessmentthe course has a formative assessment. this includes planning, delivery and evaluation of a practice. candidates receive an action plan as a result of the observations made by the tutor.

How to applyin order to book onto a course, please contact your local county Football association for further information.


coUrse dates 2014National (full-board accommodation provided)

Code Date Venue Price incl. VAT

cYa371 14 - 15 June + 19 - 20 July st. georges park 795

cYa381 15 - 16 october + 15 -16 november st. georges park 825

Regional (no accommodation provided)Code Region Start Date

(see website for full details)Venue (subject to change)

Price incl. VAT

cYa362 north West 13 January denton Fc 345

cYa363 London 29 January sporting club thamesmeed 345

cYa364 south West 17 February tavistock Fc 345

cYa365 east Midlands 20 March st. georges park 345

cYa366 south east 24 March tBc 345

cYa367 north east and Yorkshire 27 March York college 345

cYa368 West Midlands 22 april sutton coldfield town Fc 345

cYa369 north West 29 april egerton Youth 345

cYa370 London 14 May London soccerdome 345

cYa372 east 24 June colchester United 345

cYa373 London 5 august Hackney Marshes 355

cYa374 east 13 august st neots town Fc 355

cYa375 north east and Yorkshire 14 august tBc 355

cYa376 south east 18 august abbey rangers Fc, surrey 355

cYa377 east Midlands 21 august gresham sports complex 355

cYa378 north West 28 august Lancashire Fa 355

cYa379 West Midlands 30 august University of Worcester 355

cYa380 south West 6 october gloucestershire Fa 355

cYa382 south east 27 october garth Hill college 355

courses marked tBc will be updated on the website as soon as dates and venues have been confirmed (http://eventspace.thefa.com/FaLearning)

Course durationFour days Course feesresidential - 795 incl. Vatregional (non-residential) - 345 incl. Vat * 2013/14 prices

Course pre-requisitesactive Fa Licensed coaches club Memberplus: 1st4sport Level 2 and the Fa Youth award Modules 1 and 2 orUeFa B Licence and Fa Youth coaches award orUeFa B Licence and Fa goalkeeping B Licence

Please note: all students will be required to enrol as a FA Licensed Coach in order to complete this module. Details of how to access your free licence will be given to you when you register your details.

Who is it for?Module 3 is designed to support the development of coaches who currently work (or who have a realistic opportunity of working on a consistent basis) with a group of youth players within the performance or elite levels of the game.

Course contentWorkshops will consider: practice and multiple outcomes What the players say coaching styles and intervention strategies planning and design What the coaches say

Pre-course taskcandidates will receive a pre-course reading pack three weeks prior to the course, which they are required to read in advance. candidates should arrive having identified six areas of individual, unit or team developmental needs, plus up to six identified areas for personal development as a coach.

Post-course taskcertificates of attendance will be issued following submission of completed log book. this does not commit candidates to undergo assessment for the Fa Youth award assessment.

Course assessmentthere is an option to undertake an assessment at the conclusion of this module to examine the understanding and application of all the key elements included within modules 1-3 of the Fa Youth award. opportunities will be made available to all eligible candidates throughout the year.

candidates will be required to return log books to Fa Learning at least four weeks prior to the date of final assessment. candidates will be required to bring players to the practical assessment at a regional venue.

deVeLoping tHe pLaYerIn this module, coaches will be required to demonstrate the ability to analyse performance within the principles of play (attacking or defending) and show an aptitude for the design of practices specific to the needs of individual players within their charge. Such practices may involve consideration of role specific requirements within the match play scenario.

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On completion of Modules 1 and 2 of The FA Youth Award assessment process; The FA Youth Award candidates will be issued with a certificate of attendance to identify that they have completed the formal courses of training. For Module 3, the certificate of attendance will be issued when the candidate has completed the course of training and returned their log book for it to be reviewed and signed off.

candidates who subsequently wish to submit themselves for assessment for the full Fa Youth award will then be required to register through Fa Learning, selecting a date from those listed. all assessment opportunities will be advertised on the Fa Learning website. please contact [email protected] for further information.

For the purposes of assessment, candidates will be required to conduct coaching sessions with their own group of players or team.

candidates must provide the venue and players. please contact your course co-ordinator in Fa Learning to organise an assessment. the cost is included in that of the Module 3 and it should be noted that no refund will be made where candidates choose not to submit themselves for assessment. there is a charge of 150 for reassessments.

The assessment process for The FA youth Award is as follows: Before the assessment day on receiving the candidate pack from Fa Learning the assessor

will read and assess the ten sessions candidates are required to complete. the log will then be given a mark out of 30. the pass mark required is 25

the assessor will also decide which two out of the ten sessions they require to see presented practically and draw up questions associated with those sessions to ask the candidate prior to the practical sessions taking place on the assessment day

On the assessment daythe assessment will be divided into three parts of two hours: prior to the practical sessions, the assessor will inform

candidates of the two practical sessions to be presented with the players. the assessor will then ask the candidate the bridging questions associated with the sessions. the assessor takes the candidates responses but makes no comment. this process will take approximately 20 minutes. the candidate will then have 10 minutes to prepare their first practical session

the practical session is marked out of 50 with a pass mark of 30. However, if two corresponding boxes are not achieved (for example, communicate positively and clearly throughout) and not ticked in either of the sessions a candidate will not pass

after the first practical session the assessor may advise the candidate as to aspects of the practical assessment criteria they are concerned about and wish to see more of in the second session

if through circumstance the candidate is unable to clearly show these criteria the assessor may ask the candidate a question after the second session to clarify a candidates knowledge

the practical session should take a maximum of 60 minutes (i.e. 2 x 25-minute sessions plus set up time)

after the practical is complete there is an oral interview where the assessor will ask the candidate five questions associated with the Fa Youth award Modules 1, 2 and 3 and four marks will be allocated to each question. candidates must achieve 10 marks out of a possible 20 to pass

in order to pass the Fa Youth award assessment, candidates must achieve a total score of 65 out of a possible 100 marks but cannot fall below the pass mark in any of the three sections (i.e. logbook, practical or oral interview)

overall failure (a mark of below 65) will require total reassessment. Failure in any of the three sections (e.g. logbook) will mean reassessment in that section only. candidates will be given their results and an action plan going forward at the end of the assessment process

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Course durationseventeen days

Course fees2,820 incl. Vat * 2013/14 prices

Course pre-requisites Candidates must hold the following: the Fa Youth award (Modules 1, 2, 3 and assessment) (or an

equivalent via the Fa Youth award apL qualification) UeFa B Licence Fa Licensed coach status candidates must be at least 21 years old

Who is it for?the Fa advanced Youth award is designed to support the development of coaches who have achieved the full Fa Youth award and are working, or who have a realistic opportunity of working, on a consistent and intensive basis with elite youth players.

Course overviewthe Fa advanced Youth award has been developed to help create a highly skilled, world class fraternity of youth coaches within the english game. the course has been designed to develop and enhance specialist skills and knowledge across the three recognised phases of youth development.

this course will build upon the expertise gained within the Fas long-term player development model and help to underpin the delivery of a high class technical programme for young players.

Course descriptionthis newly developed Fa advanced Youth award has been constructed to fulfil the a Licence equivalent in the youth coaching domain. it aims to create highly effective coaches who are able to work at elite level across all positions including the goalkeepers, within the specific age phases:

Foundation 5-11 Youth development 12-16 professional development 17-21

the course will focus upon the integration of the Four corner Ltpd model and recognise the importance of the physical, social and psychological disciplines in underpinning the technical and tactical programme.

to enhance the nature of this course, coaches will undertake a variety of tasks related to the above and experience a range of taught sessions, practical work, distance learning and individualised support to consolidate all areas.

This newly developed FA Advanced Youth Award has been constructed to fulfil the A Licence equivalent in the youth coaching domain. It aims to create master coaches who are able to work at the highest level within the specific age phases: Foundation (5-11), Youth Development (12-16) and Professional Development (17-21).

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Course contentPart 1: Introductionthis will be held for all candidates across all age phases to share experience and develop a coordinated understanding of player development.

The overview of the course Introductory programme content is as follows: developing a Long term player development (Ltpd) playing and

coaching philosophy starting with the end in view player centred approach

to coaching the Four corner Ltpd model integrating the Four corners Understand how to create and then manipulate the environment

to enable players to develop in any of the four corners player profiling, short, medium, and long term planning, monitoring

and evaluation the social considerations and factors related to player

development including the management of player behaviour, interventions, working with parents and secure coaching environments

the psychological factors and their influences for both players and coaches including mental toughness, psychological development and key milestones, together with player profiling utilising the five cs

the physiological, growth and maturation challenges associated with the development of young football players

Part 2: Phase specificthis will be delivered within individual age specific phases. the focus will very much be on the integration of all areas to underpin the technical development of players. Social aspects: social corner skill development for players the secure coaching environment Managing behaviour the attachment theory and coach-player interactions patterned events in the social corner (age specific) Utilising the four stage learning cycle to create a spiral

of learning

Psychological aspects: integrating mental skills with technical work the application of psychological components to both on-pitch and

off-pitch player development coping with a variety of stress related areas self-esteem, confidence and motivation a detailed consideration of the five cs system of psychological

development (communication, concentration, control, confidence and commitment)

Physical aspects: the influences of growth and maturation in relation to movement

skills and athletic performance a consideration of the relative age effect common injuries across different ages training and recovery adaptations Fitness testing programmes and decision making related

to data

Part 3: Demonstrationthis will draw together all aspects in relation to player development.

the technical study areas will be drawn from the following: role and position specific player programmes Young player development across the three age phases game and match day preparation technical competencies for advanced skilled players tactical competencies for advanced skilled players session structures and coherent progression for

player development course assessment

Part 4: Consolidation this will be composed of the following three strands: two club based coaching sessions drawn from selected coaching

theme blocks in specific age phases - 50% an assessment of 12 logged coaching sessions (two blocks of six),

together with four case studies - 30% an summative oral interview with questions selected from the

expanded advanced Youth award matrix - 20%

Please note: candidates must present themselves for assessment within three years of registration on the course.

Reassessmentcandidates who do not achieve the Fa advanced Youth award via an initial assessment are able to submit for reassessment at a cost of tBc.


This easily accessible facility, set in 330-acres of Sta ordshire countryside, is the inspirational home for Englands 24 national teams. With 11 outdoor pitches, including a replica of the Wembley surface, a full size indoor 3G pitch, an indoor Futsal sports hall and two onsite hotels, St. Georges Park provides world-class facilities for all England teams and a host of other clubs and individual players.

St. Georges Park is the new home of FA Learning and delivers all FA national coach education courses. The range of courses including football coaching, safeguarding, medical and refereeing will help communicate The Future Game philosophy, which outlines a vision for the development of English football.

Sports science and performance is integral to St. Georges Park. Perform at St. Georges Park is a bespoke sports medicine, rehabilitation and human performance centre which combines cutting-edge technology with elite medical expertise.

Visitors to the site can also enjoy impressive accommodation; with two on-site hotels to choose from our innovative concept will provide options to suit any budget. Choose between our Hampton by Hilton hotel which o ers a relaxed casual experience for a more budget conscious guest, or the stylish and elegant Hilton Hotel which o ers a more luxurious experience for the whole team. Adaptable catering options can be provided to support a travelling team with unprecedented levels of comfort and service.

Home of English football, St. Georges Park has a lot to o er; including a world-class training facility, national coach education courses and state-ofthe-art sports science and performance facilities.

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coUrse dates 2014Code Region Start Date

(see website for full details)

Venue (subject to change)

licensed Coaches Club member price incl. VAT

Non-member price incl. VAT

cL371 north east and Yorkshire 17 February York college 695 905

cL372 London 24 February London soccerdome 695 905

cL373 West Midlands 10 March shrewsbury sports Village 695 905

cL374 north West 17 March sandbach community college 695 905

cL375 south east 7 april Maidstone United 695 905

cL376 south West 7 april gloucester Fa 695 905

cL377 south east 22 april HMs temeraire, portsmouth 695 905

cL378 east Midlands 21 July st. george's park 695 905

cL379 north West 18 august Myerscough college 720 940

cL380 West Midlands 18 august Worcester University 720 940

cL381 north east and Yorkshire 8 september Walker activity dome 720 940

cL382 east Midlands 8 september rustons sports and social club 720 940

cL383 London 15 september London soccerdome 720 940

cL384 east region 6 october Kesgrave High school, ipswich 720 940

cL385 south West 13 october stanley park, chippenham 720 940

Duration17 days non-residential

Course feesLicensed coaches club member price - 695 incl. Vatnon member price - 905 incl. Vat * 2013/14 prices

Course pre-requisites 1st4sport Level 2 certificate in coaching Football and at least 20 years of age the course director will assess your application using the following criteria the provision and depth of detailed evidence of: employment status at club/organisation (full time/part-time) coaching practice and tactile Learning (evidence of long term

full/part-time employment or association with an appropriate organisation that can facilitate on-going tactile learning via supervised practice at UeFa B level)

Fa Level 2 action plan points additional relevant courses/awards successfully attended/

achieved since success at Fa Level 2 Having followed correct time scale in context with Fa Level 2

tutors comments inclusion of supportive letter/documentation from club. this

letter should clearly state how access to appropriate resources to facilitate practice at UeFa B standard is to be provided. this letter should also be signed by a significant member of club/organisation management staff eg. academy Manager or Head of coaching

Who is it for?coaches working with a team of U14s upwards in an 11v11 set up.

Additional Experience (desirable): open age Football: premier League, championship, div 1 and 2,

tier 1-4 tier 5 - combined counties (premier), eastern counties (premier),

essex senior League, Hellenic (premier), Kent League (premier), Midlands Football alliance, northern counties east ( premier), northern League (div 1), nW counties (premier), spartan south Midlands (premier), sussex county League (div 1), United counties League (premier), Wessex League (premier), Western League (premier)

tier 6 - combined counties (div 1), east Midlands counties League, eastern counties (div 1), northern League (div 2), nW counties League (div 1), sW peninsular League (premier), spartan souths Midlands (div 1), sussex county (div 2), United counties League (div 1), Wessex League

Course contentTheory:key aspects related to the role of a football coach working with teams. These are delivered via home-based study tasks and tutor delivered workshops. Students will examine the following: a philosophy of coaching consider how players learn a study of both coaching styles and communication processes a detailed consideration of player analysis Utilising analysis data to prioritise player performance the psychological factors associated with player performance the influences related to the Four corner Model and

player development a consideration of the Fas Ltpd Model the ability to plan appropriate coaching sessions consideration of the key elements related to coaching

session delivery the development of progressive coaching sessions detailed coaching session evaluation and reflection a consideration of fitness programmes and planning

Practical: The practical elements of the course will provide the following: the principles of attacking: to include detailed consideration of

attacking from wide/central areas, counter attacking, switching play and finishing

the principles of defending to include detailed consideration of defending effectively in wide/central areas, pressurising and defending when both organised and outnumbered

Midfield play: to include support play for front players, possession in key areas and the use of width

counter-attacking and being able to defend deep and attack quickly

goalkeeping: to include support for the defensive unit, the ability to deal with crosses, maintain possession momentum and the development of shot stopping

set plays: to include effective organisation in defending and attacking from a selection of free-kicks, corners and throw-ins

Course assessmentAssessment is via successful completion of: all candidate learning activities the practical delivery of a themed 45 minute coaching session

utilising coaching session formats from the course syllabus culminating in a minimum of 20 minutes in either a phase of play or a small-sided game (8v8)

tHe Fa UeFa B Licence

i cant see how it would fail to meet anybodys personal expectations, it has been a huge benefit to my coaching.UeFa B Licence participant


coUrse dates 2014Code Date Venue licensed Coaches Club

member price incl. VATNon-member price incl. VAT

Preparatory Course

cL4p63 12 January st. georges park 90 110

cL4p64 5 october Hartpury college 90 110

cL4p65 12 october Histon Football club 90 110

cL4p66 9 novembersandbach United community Football centre

90 110

cL4p67 30 november st. georges park 90 110

cL4p68 7 december York college 90 110

cL4p69 14 december London soccerdome 90 110

Part 1 for Senior Pros

cL435 27 May - 8 June st. georges park 2,590 3,370

Part 1

cL436 Block 1 12 - 16 July st. georges park 2,590 3,370

Block 2 26 - 29 July

Block 3 5 - 7 august

cL437 Block 1 9 - 13 august st. georges park 2,590 3,370

Block 2 19 - 22 august

Block 3 3 - 5 september

Part 2 for Senior Pros

cL4234 29 May - 5 June st. georges park 1,970 2,560

Part 2

cL4235 14 - 21 July st. georges park 1,970 2,560

cL4236 11 - 18 august st. georges park 1,970 2,560

Varied coaching styles and methods will be developed throughout the course, and the use of functional practices, phases of play, small-sided games and 11v11 structures will be employed in the presentation of the practical content.

The following theoretical aspects will be included in the course curriculum: problem-solving exercises performance and match analysis strategies and tactics principles and systems of play communication skills player development psychology - how players learn, what motivates them planning for performance

the content exceeds the minimum requirements specified under UeFa guidelines (120 guided learning hours), as it is designed specifically to meet the needs of coaches working in england.

Pre-course taskto be sent out one month prior to the course start date, focussing on both theoretical and practical components of the Fa UeFa a Licence.

Reassessmentthere is no limit to the number of reassessment opportunities, though candidates must successfully complete a reassessment within the five-year registration period. detailed, constructive feedback will be given at the end of the assessment, with an action plan regarding the next stage.

Please note: the reassessment fees are not included in the course fees listed.

tHe Fa UeFa a Licence

Course duration20 days

The course is divided into two residential parts:

Part 1: part 1 of the course runs over 12 days in three blocks of study, during which time candidates will be filmed delivering a practical session, as well as participating in the theory and practical sessions.

Part 2: candidates will return for an eight-day part 2 course, and will be filmed delivering one practical session, as well as participating in the remaining theory and practical syllabus. Final assessment will take place after part 2, and candidates will be sent details of assessment opportunities.

Please note: Part 2 and initial assessment must be completed within three years of taking the Part 1. Candidates will then have two further years for reassessment, if necessary.

Course feesLicensed coaches club member price - part 1 - 2,590 incl. Vat part 2 - 1,970 incl. Vat

non member price -part 1 - 3,370 incl. Vatpart 2 - 2,560 incl. Vat

Course pre-requisitesUeFa B Licence (or equivalent) and the UeFa a Licence preparatory course prior to applying to enroll for the UeFa a Licence part 1. candidates must have their applications vetted and approved by the course director prior to enrolling.

Who is it for?For coaches who are, or who intend to be working in 11v11 football within the international, professional, semi-professional and elite girls or youth programmes. candidates are strongly advised to ensure they will have access to sufficient players to practice 11v11 sessions between part 1, part 2 and the final assessment.

the Fa UeFa a part 1 and 2 for senior professionals players course is for current or previous full international players, including womens senior team or full professional contract players with a minimum of five years experience.

Course contentThe following practical aspects will be included in the course curriculum:

Part 1: attacking from set plays (corner, freekick, throw-in) development of possession and effective movement: possession,

playing out from a back three tactical use of possession development of quick inter passing and quick attacking play counter-attacking coach wingers how, where and when to receive the ball crossing and finishing defending deep with a back three defending deep with a back four defending with a back three pressing transition goalkeeping Fitness

Part 2: the full-back as an attacker no.4 as a quarter-back overcoming deep-lying defences the role of the no.9 the role of the no.10 the shadow striker plus wrong-sided wide men Flexible forwards attacking with a sweeper defending with a sweeper game Management: coaching in the game

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Course duration30 days / 245 guided learning hours. distance learning and club site visits to be added on top of the taught hours.

Course fees7,595 incl. Vat* 2013/14 prices

Course pre-requisitesUeFa a Licence

all applicants must typically have experience in the professional game or womens equivalent at a senior level as either a player (minimum five years experience), player coach, coach, assistant manager or manager.

Who is it for?elite level coaches who wish to work in a managerial capacity in the premier League and Football League.

Course contentThe following modules will be covered:Professional communication communicating with players communicating with staff communicating with senior management, owners and

senior stakeholders communicating with the media, wider community and supporters communicating with third party talent identification and

recruitment agencies

leadership, management of self and others influence and influencing practical applications of leadership Leading and developing staff and associates Leading winning teams in the modern game Managing oneself and handling the pressures of management decision-making, time and priority management

Performance management tactical understanding of the game and of systems of play technical understanding of play and players talent identification and recruitment performance analysis and purposeful use of data seasonal planning and preparation Weekly planning, preparation and management Match day management Understanding and utilisation of physical conditioning, recovery

and rehabilitation developing and sustaining a winning culture

Football business and finance Understanding finance Building a brand employment and contract law commercial and other revenue opportunities Marketing and public relations

Course assessmentin order to complete the Licence, students must attend all modules and will be assessed over the 18 months using a competency framework model of assessment. in addition they will complete all associated distance learning and course tasks.

Reassessmentstudents who do not complete all of the above tasks before the graduation will be required to complete them before the following years graduation.

How to applycourse begins in January 2015, please contact [email protected] to register your interest.

tHe Fa UeFa pro Licence

The FA UEFA Pro Licence is the mandatory qualification for all first team managers who wish to work in the Premier League. The course is designed to prepare managers and coaches to work at the elite level of the game in a managerial capacity. (International, Premier League, Football League and the FA Womens Super League). The course has been designed using a competency based approach and will be delivered in a number of modules over an 18 month period, combining distance learning and club visits to support and enhance the learning. The content will be a mixture of theory and practical based delivery using the latest technology and facilities at St. Georges Park. Continuous Professional develoPment

The FA aims to establish a culture of lifelong learning, with coaches taking increased responsibility for their own personal development. The FA Licensed Coaches Club provides opportunities for coaches to develop their learning outside of the formal qualification pathway, by facilitating CPD opportunities and enabling coaches to record their personal development.

In order to retain your licence each season, you will need to ensure you complete at least your minimum number of hours of CPD during the season (3 hours per season as a Level 1 coach and 5 hours as a Level 2 5 coach).

For details of additional local, regional and online CPD opportunities near you, please visit:TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClub where thefull CPD programme can be found under the CPD tab.Email: [email protected]: 0800 0852012

Course Code Event & Region Date Timings Hours Accredited

Venue

FA Licensed Coaches Club L1,2 Events (National)

LCCN-12-4 FA Licensed Coaches Club L1,2(3) - National CPD Event 3 February 18.30 -21.30 3 St. Georges Park

LCCN-12-5 FA Licensed Coaches Club L1,2(3) - National CPD Event 19 April 14.00-17.00 3 St. Georges Park

LCCN-12-6 FA Licensed Coaches Club L1,2(3) - National CPD Event 21 June 9.30-12.30 3 St. Georges Park

FA Licensed Coaches Club L3,4 Events (National)

LCCN-34-3 FA Licensed Coaches Club L3,4(5) - National CPD Event 25 January 10.00-16.00 5 St. Georges Park

LCCN-34-4 FA Licensed Coaches Club L3,4(3) - National CPD Event 13 March 18.30-21.30 3 St. Georges Park

LCCN-34-5 FA Licensed Coaches Club L3,4(5) - National CPD Event 3 May 10.00-16.00 5 St. Georges Park

LCCN-34-6 FA Licensed Coaches Club L3,4(5) - National CPD Event 10 July 10.00-16.00 5 St. Georges Park

FA Licensed Coaches Club Goalkeeper L1,2 Events (National)

LCCNGK-12-1 FA Licensed Coaches Club Event L1,2(5) - National Goalkeeper CPD Event 6 July 10.00-16.00 5 St. Georges Park

FA Licensed Coaches Club Goalkeeper L3,4 Events (National)

LCCNGK-34-1 FA Licensed Coaches Club L3,4(5) - National Goalkeeper CPD Event 13 July 10.00-16.00 5 St. Georges Park


In conjunction with the introduction of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), The FA, the Premier League and the Football League are at the time of going to press reviewing The FA Academy Managers Licence and Academy Managers Refresher courses for a re-launch in 2014. This review is in response to the changing needs of the workforce and the changes occurring in many academies across the country. For further details on the course when it is launched and to express an interest, please contact [email protected].

tHe Fa acadeMY Managers Licence tHe Fa proFessionaL coacHing aWard

Course durationthe course will last for 18 months and will start with an induction Meeting on 16th december 2013. additional residential blocks proposed for January, March, May, June and oct 2014 -exact dates tBc.Please note: block dates may be subject to change and full commitment to the full programme is expected. application deadline: 30th november 2013

Course feesFull course fee - 4,000 incl. Vat

this course has been identified as a key priority in the Fa coaching strategy and as such is 60% funded by the Fa. cost to candidates will be 1,600.

Course pre-requisitesEssential : 1) UeFa a Licence holder and / or Fa advanced Youth award holder2) recommendation from a senior figure within the elite game to support candidate as an outstanding coach on the grass3) experience of working in an elite environment (any age or gender)

Desired: outstanding achievement on the Fa UeFa a Licence or the Fa

advanced Youth award evidence that demonstrates success with the elite teams and / or

players appropriate to their age

Candidates should also have the following personal qualities: ambitious and open minded committed to make a positive impact within the english elite game thirst for learning and continuous development a curious and creative mind

a selection panel consisting of members of the Fa, professional Football coaches association, premier League and Football League will sit to select the final candidates.

Who is it for?this unique coaching programme is aimed at outstanding coaches in england with ambitions to coach successfully at the highest level in the professional game. it has been developed in response to the lack of english coaches securing high level coaching positions in england and abroad. this award is the flagship programme of the Fa coaching academy, ensuring creative groups of coaches in england are identified and receive a bespoke programme of learning and support beyond the UeFa a Licence.

positioned as a level 5 qualification in coaching, candidates who successfully complete the Fa elite coaches award will be well equipped to achieve success at the elite level and secure high level coaching roles either in england or abroad.

the course is designed to develop leaders in future coaching practice and innovation with the ability to shape and take english coaching to the next level. current practising coaches will be equipped with further skills and knowledge to progress to the next level creating the next generation of senior coaches, national team coaches and coach educators for men and womens football.

Course contentthe award will develop and explore in depth technical and tactical themes challenging coaches to reflect upon trends in the modern game in england and abroad.

candidates will be able to observe on Fa courses and watch england development teams in operation. there will be opportunities to contribute to the Fa coach education programme and to the development of Volume 2 of the Future game: the Fas guide to player development.


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Course durationsix days

Course fees Licensed coaches club member price - 1,295 incl. Vatnon member price - 1,685 incl. Vat* 2013/14 prices Course pre-requisites the Fa UeFa B Licence (or equivalent)

Who is it for?Holders of The FA UEFA B licence/ or equivalent who wish to coach and develop goalkeepers at the levels below: Football League / premier League academies elite youth goalkeepers

Course contentPractical demonstrations include: Warm-ups and cool-downs Footwork general handling techniques shot-stopping/narrowing the angle 1v1 dealing with crosses distribution techniques and principles support and communication

Theory includes: the role of the goalkeeping coach the development of young goalkeepers performance analysis of the goalkeeper goalkeeping injury audit conditioning for goalkeepers (practical) goalkeeping psychology growth and development

Observed coaching practice includes: 1 x 25 minute session functional practice 1 x 25 minute session small-sided game or phase of play

Course assessment Assessment will consist of: recorded coaching in log book/portfolio devising a development programme goalkeeper performance analysis Minimum of six hours personal coaching recorded 6 x 60

minute sessions record of planning, conducting and evaluating your sessions evidence of understanding principles of goalkeeping in individual

and team practices

Practical sessions: 1 x 25 minute session functional practice 1 x 25 minute session phase of play oral interview 30 minutes

Course durationseven days Course feesLicensed coaches club member price - 1,495 incl. Vatnon member price - 1,685 incl. Vat Course pre-requisites the Fa UeFa a Licence (or equivalent)

Who is it for?Holders of The FA UEFA A licence/ or equivalent wishing to coach goalkeepers at the following levels: premier League / Football League senior professional goalkeepers all levels of international football

Course content advanced individual coaching techniques Understanding the role of the goalkeeper within the framework

of the team planning, preparing and evaluating technical and tactical

coaching sessions planning, preparing and developing relevant coaching programmes Maintaining the health and safety of players and other coaches Maintaining high standards of conduct to promote

association Football

Course assessmentAssessment will consist of: recorded coaching in log book/portfolio analysis of a goalkeeper over three matches and devising a

learning programme analysis of a goalkeeping coach over three sessions goalkeeping psychology: case studies Minimum of nine hours personal coaching recorded 6 x 90

minute sessions record of planning, conducting and evaluating your sessions evidence of understanding the principles of goalkeeping within

the individual team practices

Final Training and assessment:Practical sessions: 1 x 25 minute session functional practice or small-sided game 1 x 25 minute session 11v11 oral interview 30 minutes

Reassessmentcandidates deemed not yet competent at final assessment can submit for re-assessment (cost tBc). candidates can be reassessed within a 36-month period from date of registration.

tHe Fa goaLKeeping B Licence

tHe Fa goaLKeeping a LicencecoUrse dates 2014

Code Date Venue licensed Coaches Club member price incl. VAT

Non-member price incl. VAT

cgKB13 4 - 9 June st. georges park 1,295 1,685



cgKa09 13 - 19 June st. georges park 1,495 1,685

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This new course is designed to examine and develop the skills and mental processes of the modern defender. It will examine the role and responsibilities of the different defending positions and demonstrate the development of the athletic capabilities of the defender and the technical and tactical capabilities required for the game in the future. It features practices for the individual defender and for the defender working with others in units and the team defence. The course will also examine the different defensive strategies and tactics employed by teams operating at the highest levels of the game.

tHe Fa deVeLoping deFenders

Course durationthree days

Course feesLicensed coaches club member price - 410 incl. Vatnon member price - 535 incl. Vat* 2013/14 prices

Course pre-requisitesthe Fa UeFa B Licence (or equivalent)

Who is it for?coaches seeking to enhance their knowledge on defensive position-specific practices.

Course contentSeven sessions (two theory, five practical) looking at: roles and responsibilities of the centre-back and full-back in

the modern game positional, athletic and technical profiles for centre-backs

and full-backs practice and training content for developing defenders skills central to producing excellent defenders Marking distances, reasons and inviting passes tracking and back-tracking

pressing and 1v1 roles screening and blocking passes/crosses passing-on opponents (laterally/vertically) interceptions, spoiling possession and containing opponents Major attacking skills playing from the back and middle third distribution over distances with varied technique defending against central and flank attacks defending in wide areas defending centrally defending against counter-attack defending against crosses Methods discussion and lecture dVd observation practical sessions athleticism (agility, acceleration, deceleration) technical tactical

Pre-course taskcandidates need to complete a pre-course self-reflection task. this will be assigned to all successful applicants approximately one month prior to the course start date.




Who is it for?coaches seeking to enhance their knowledge on midfield position-specific practices.

Course contentSeven sessions (two theory, five practical) looking at: roles and responsibilities of the central midfield player in the

modern game positional, athletic and technical profiles for central midfield players

practice and training content for developing midfield players skills that are central to producing excellent midfield players support, positioning and movement turning with the ball protecting the ball and operating under pressure distribution variety, range and added qualities running with the ball Major defending skills pressing, sliding and screening defensive movement tracking opponents

Pre-course taskcandidates are required to complete a pre-course self-reflection task. this will be assigned to all successful applicants approximately one month prior to the course start date.

This new course has been designed to examine and develop the skills and different roles, responsibilities and tactical requirements of the modern midfielder. The course will cover the technical, tactical, athletic and psychological necessities for the midfield player and this will be undertaken in both classroom and practical coaching sessions.

tHe Fa deVeLoping MidFieLders



spcd05 24 - 26 october st. georges park 410 535



spcM05 11 - 13 april st. georges park 395 515

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Who is it for?coaches seeking to enhance their knowledge on forward position-specific practices.

Course contentSeven sessions (two theory, five practical), looking at: skills that are central to producing excellent attacking players interchanges of position and roles with others receiving the ball and varied use of the first contact protecting the ball and escaping from pressure

intelligent movement and running in and around the penalty box

defending skills striking at goal varied skills and circumstances positioning and predicting play screening intended passes from opponents pressing and tracking opponents Methods discussion and lecture dVd observation positioning and individual movement to receive passes practical sessions athleticism (agility, acceleration, deceleration) technical tactical

Pre-course taskcandidates need to complete a pre-course self-reflection task. this will be assigned to all successful applicants approximately one month prior to the course start date.

This new course has been designed to examine and develop the necessary capabilities of forward players in the modern game. It aims to identify the different roles and responsibilities of forwards and the complementary tactical and technical skills necessary to perform successfully. The development of athletic and psychological skills will also be covered. Practice for the individual forward, forwards working in tandem and the functioning of forward players in team play will be featured.

tHe Fa deVeLoping ForWards



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Course duration36 hours (30 assisted learning hours and six unassisted hours)

Course feesLicensed coaches club member price -tBcnon member price -tBc

Course pre-requisites attended the Fa coaching Futsal: a Beginners guide course attained the Fa Level 1 award in coaching Football

Who is it for?this course is for individuals wishing to understand more about the three core strands of Futsal: defending, attacking and counter-attacking / transitional play.

Course content develop an appreciation and understanding of the application of

the basic techniques of Futsal within game play demonstrate an understanding of the underlying core strands of

Futsal: defending, attacking and counter attacking / transitional play through a games based approach

demonstrate an understanding of the Futsal Laws of the game develop a better understanding of Futsal as a stand-alone game in

its own right and the significant variances from conventional five-a-side

show an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players

reinforce the different coaching interactions possible when coaching players

Course assessmentFollowing days one and two of the course, there is a six week period where the candidate coach can deliver, log (in their candidate pack) and review sessions in the three areas (attacking, defending and counter attacking). When returning on days three and four, and the assessment for the course, one of these sessions is chosen by the tutor for the coach to deliver and be assessed.

Course aims and objectivesthe aim of this course is to help candidates see how the Futsal techniques and skills from the Beginners guide to coaching Futsal course can be integrated into more game like activities. the course will help candidates organise and deliver game related Futsal practices based across the three core strands. this will be done utilising a number of different coaching methods/techniques. it will also provide candidates with an introduction to the structure of team play, the Laws of Futsal and the role the game of Futsal can play in developing all of our young players.

Practical involvementcandidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities or learning. this however will not prevent successful completion of the award.

tHe Fa coacHing FUtsaL: LeVeL 1



cL1F4 1 - 2 February + 29 - 30 March st. georges park tBc tBc

cL1F5 17 - 18 May + 5 - 6 July st. georges park tBc tBc

cL1F6 12 - 13 July + 6 - 7 september st. georges park tBc tBc

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internationaL


Course duration16 days residential

Course feesLicensed coaches club member price - 2,445 incl. Vatnon member price - 3,180 incl. Vat* 2013/14 prices

Course pre-requisites candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old, must be a non-eU

resident and have either First-class playing experience, with coaching experience, or hold a

high-level coaching qualification from your home association, or be a qualified teacher

Who is it for?coaches working in elite football outside of the european Union.

Course content The course content includes the following aspects: the learning and coaching process playing and coaching philosophy

principles of play player and Match analysis coaching demonstrations by senior members of the Fa

technical department Understanding practice Football fitness Football psychology planning and evaluation of coaching growing up: youth players and football attitudes and ethics Long term player development Visit to a Barclays premier League match Visit to a premier League clubs youth academy

Course assessmenta certificate of attendance is awarded on course completion. candidates will also deliver two assessed practical coaching sessions (2 x 25 minutes) during the course to see whether they achieve a Foundation, intermediate or advanced level certificate. candidates will also be given an action plan to assist them with their future development.

tHe Fa internationaL LicenceThis is a residential course providing candidates with the opportunity to develop their football knowledge and coaching competencies through a variety of related workshops. Candidates will be instructed and assessed through a range of practical coaching activities from across The FA Coach Education pathway, providing candidates with an insight from The FA Youth Awards through The FA UEFA B Licence. Candidates will be eligible for certification appropriate to the individual level of competency they demonstrate. Candidates who achieve all elements of the practical coaching activity will receive The FA International Coaching Licence and will receive an appropriate action plan identifying their next progression in their coach education journey. (Candidates who achieve The FA International Licence and who hold the highest level of qualification from their host country/federation may gain a recommendation to apply for The FA UEFA A Licence with The Football Association.)

tHe Fa oVerseas internationaL coUrsesThe FA has a wealth of experience across a number of disciplines and FA Learning has drawn upon this expertise to design and develop a new range of Overseas International Courses. These are carefully programmed to support the work of overseas coaches in a range of different environments. The Overseas International Courses have the flexibility to challenge and stimulate all those who attend. They have been carefully programmed to be sympathetic to the previous experience of those attending and the existing coaching cultures that lie within each country.

FA international course policythese are the only Fa courses that are available internationally and fully endorsed by the national governing Body - the Fa. they are drawn from the Fa coach education pathway and are available for delivery outside of the UeFa countries with the requisite permission from the country hosting the event. any course delivered overseas on behalf of Fa Learning will require specific authorisation on a course

by course basis from the governing Body of each host country. the Fa international course details and requirements can be obtained from the descriptors that follow. the price for each course will be specified on application.

FA international course costingindividual course details and requirements can be obtained from the descriptors that follow. the price for each course will be specified on application. the home country will supply the coaching/teaching facilities, tutor accommodation and return flights, together with the individual learner fees.

Fa Learning will meet the cost of course resources, certification and tutor fee.

tHe Fa internationaL coacHing aWard FoUndation LeVeLThis course aims to provide all course participants with an introduction to the effective management and coaching of football to both adults and young people, in order to assist the safe and progressive delivery of coaching sessions. It will also aim to build a vocabulary needed to engage players and gain confidence in the utilisation of a variety of coaching practices.

Course contentThe theory components will include: an introduction to coaching qualities player competencies session planning session evaluation the organisation and running of a group run tournament

in addition, there will be an introduction to the Fas Long term player development model and its incorporation into your coaching skills.

The practical elements will include: a range of practices that will cover a variety of technical aspects

(passing and control, turning with the ball, dribbling, shooting, heading, goalkeeping, small sided games)

coaching session adaptations coaching sessions progressions that vary depending on your

players abilities and time

integral to the course will be the chance to plan, deliver and evaluate a coaching session working with young players with feedback from your Fa international course tutor.



cicL15 8 - 23 February st. georges park 2,445 3,180

cicL16 13 - 28 september st. georges park 2,540 3,300

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It will also aim to: Further develop the roles, skills and qualities of a football coach Help coaches to achieve a good understanding of the principles of

play for football games, and knowledge of the technical detail the players require

Become more effective at planning, preparing and delivering technical skill, small sided game sessions and practices

design sessions to challenge and develop the variation of abilities within a team

provide a safe environment for the players and be able to deal with injuries and emergency procedures

Course contentThe theory components will include: the skills and qualities of a coach developing player competencies coaching session planning considerations coaching session evaluation consideration a consideration of coaching styles and communications safe and ethical coaching Football fitness and nutrition the relationship of the Fas Long term player development (Ltpd)

programme to differentiate players the organisation and running of a group run tournament of

different formats and outcomes

The practical elements include: an introduction to the principles of attacking play an introduction to the principles of defending play Warm up games with diminishing overloads into directional games passing and receiving developing the practice in relation to age the development of close control / dribbling the development of running with the ball effective defending scoring Heading small sided games in a variety of formats

session adaptations and progressions that vary depending on players abilities and time will be explored.

integral to the course will be the chance to plan, deliver and evaluate a coaching session working with young players with feedback from your Fa international course tutor.

The theory components will include: a philosophy of coaching a consideration of how players learn a study of both coaching styles and communication processes a detailed consideration of player analysis Utilising analysis data to prioritise player performance the psychological factors associated with player performance the influences related to the Four corner Model and player

development a consideration of the Fas Long term player development

Model (Ltpd) the ability to plan appropriate coaching sessions consideration of the key elements related to coaching

session delivery the development of progressive coaching sessions comprehensive coaching session evaluation and reflection

The practical elements will include: the principles of attacking: to include detailed consideration of

attacking from wide and central areas, counter attacking, switching play and finishing

the principles of defending: to include detailed consideration of defending effectively in wide / central areas, pressurising and defending when both organised and outnumbered

Midfield play: to include support play for front players, possession in key areas and the use of width

counter attacking and the ability to defend deep to attack quickly

goalkeeping: to include support for the defensive unit, the ability to deal with crosses, maintain possession momentum and the development of shot stopping

set plays: to include the effective organisation in defending and attacking from a selection of free kicks, corners and throw-ins

in addition, candidates will have the opportunity to undertake a minimum of two observed practical coaching sessions with their tutor and receive feedback based on selected criteria. this will form the basis and an opportunity to deliver 20 hours of coaching in the candidates work place, with their team, to apply the experience gained from the course of training.

tHe Fa internationaL coacHing aWard LicenceThis nationally recognised course will provide candidates (who have an on-going involvement in the coaching of a team playing 11v11 football) with the opportunity to gain knowledge of how to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate coaching programmes based on individual, unit or team development objectives.

The Intermediate Level Course will provide all course participants with the knowledge to effectively deliver and evaluate coaching sessions across a range of technical areas to both adults and young people.

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Age Appropriate Practices Featuring exclusive footage of FA National Coaches delivering practical sessions from The Future Game at St. Georges Park, The FAs National Football Centre, three digital resources have been developed. These video fi les can be transferred to other devices.

Players aged 8-11 The Foundation phase Players aged 12-16 The Youth Development phase Players aged 17-21 The Professional Development phase

Each resource features several hours of age-appropriate short coaching fi lms including defending, attacking and goalkeeping sessions. An animated overview of each of the outfi eld coaching practice sessions is also included.

Price: 14.99 each or 29.99 for all three

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To order, visit: FALearningshop.com or contact: 0113 279 [email protected]

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The Future Game, The FA Technical Guide for Young Player Development, outlines a philosophy and vision for the future of youth development in English football. Central to the message are the principles of creativity and innovation, for both coaches and players, and a playing philosophy based on quality passing, possession and building play through the thirds of the pitch. Out of possession, the philosophy calls for a tactical approach to defending in which all players contribute.

The Future Game products showcase a range of practical coaching sessions as well as examples of coaching styles and behaviour fi tting with The Future Game philosophy.

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THE FUTURE GAMEThe Future Game DVD rom includes: Age-appropriate categories 5-11, 12-16, 17-21 Over 90 minutes of animated coaching practices

Coaching practices are applicable to both grassroots and elite coaches working with male and female players. See The Future Game guides for an outline of how to individualise the practice content in line with the needs of your players.

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A Guide for Young Player Development in Professional FootballThe Future Game Elite is the blueprint for the future of football in this country, outlining the anticipated requirements of young players aspiring to play the game at the highest levels in the future.

This book includes: The FAs playing and coaching philosophy Guidelines for player development in age-speci c sections

There are over 100 practice sessions included in this 275-page guide, all of which have been worked up collaboratively with expert coaches from the professional game.

Price: 20.00

Technical Guide for Young Player DevelopmentThe FA Licensed Coaches Club have partnered with TactX, a 3D coaching animation tool used on UEFAs training ground website, to animate the practice syllabus from The Future Game, the FA Technical Guide For Young Player Development. Over 100 age-appropriate practice sessions are included, each with downloadable practice progressions and key coaching points. Session plans can be transferred to other devices.

Price: 9.99

The FA Technical Guide for Young Player DevelopmentComplete with over 200 age-appropriate coaching practices and DVD, The Future Game Grassroots 3-part box-set provides a guide to The FAs playing and coaching philosophy for grassroots football.

Over the 350 detailed pages grassroots coaches are given extensive practical tips for capturing their players imagination and igniting their enthusiasm for the game.

The Future Game Grassroots is packed with expert research on young players and is fi lled with advice on: How to create a positive learning environment Nurturing a development mindset Opportunity and birth bias issues How to manage young players behaviour

Price: 29.99

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Course durationnine hours flexible, modular course

Course pre-requisites participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Who is it for? the BFas course is for individuals, specifically team managers, coaches, teachers, parents, volunteers and others, who (in the absence of professional first aiders) have the responsibility for the provision of pitchside/ on-field first aid when supporting sports activities.

The course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of : general duties and responsibilities of a sports first aider common football/ sports injuries Basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to recognise and

differentiate major from minor injury ability to administer basic first aid to a casualty engaged in sports activity

Course content principles/practice/ethics of first aid emergency action planning reacting to an incident/approaching a casualty primary survey/secondary survey the recovery position cardiac arrest Basic Life support (BLs) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (cpr) for adults/children Use of automated external defibrillators (aeds)

choking severe external/ internal bleeding shock Fractures/dislocations sprains/strains/contusions Head/spinal injury anaphylaxis asthma Hypothermia cramp the on-field injury assessment process First aid kit contents participant assessment

Currency of qualification due to the nature and responsibility associated with first aid provision, and in line with current UK guidelines, the currency of the BFas certificate for use as a first aid qualification will be limited to three years. to remain qualified and in date the holder must complete a further BFas course within the final three months prior to expiry of the qualification.

it is recommended, and is considered to be best practice, that the Fa emergency aid course is undertaken on an annual basis as a form of refresher training.

How to applyin order to book an Fa Basic First aid For sport course for your club/organisation, please contact your local county Football association for further information.

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The FA Basic First Aid for Sport course is a foundation sports first aid course and the recommended minimum qualification for any person providing pitchside support of sports activities.

Every player/ athlete at whatever level of sport should be able to participate in activity in a safe environment and with the reassurance that their medical interests have not been overlooked. The Football Association Medical Department therefore strongly recommend that whenever sports activity (competition or training) is takin

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