The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football is aimed at candidates who have some experience of regular football participation (at any level) and wish to become more committed to coaching football to 7 to 14 year olds. Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
On completion of the course, the competent coach will be able to develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development; 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; develop an appreciation of the coaching process, the needs of the player and related issues in Sports Science; plan, conduct and evaluate a series of sessions in a systematic and progressive manner; ensure the health and safety of others within the coaching environment and be able to respond to any emergency; promote and establish positive working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, coaches, parents and officials and contribute to the promotion of the game.
Please note that this course is physically demanding and requires high participation.
Practical -
The practical sessions will cover:
• Skills;
• Techniques;
• Small sided games.
You will take part in the sessions and also have the opportunity to coach your colleagues which will allow your course tutor to feedback to individuals and the group to enable you to identify strengths and weaknesses and then design personal action plans.
Distance Learning
You will be required to do the following
homework:
• Complete the course tasks and formulate your Candidate Pack for assessment;
• Conduct a minimum of 16 hours of verified coaching, supported by session plans and evaluations;
• Work to your action plan as discussed with your course tutor.
Support Sessions
In between the course of learning and the final assessment, you will need to attend support sessions which will focus on practical and theory issues in order to assist you in preparation for your final assessment.
You will receive your final assessment topics and you will then meet with the assessor to discuss your pack and any questions you have regarding your topics.
Final Assessment
Practical -
You will be required to attend two full days where you will need to plan and deliver a technique practice developed into a skill practice, followed into a small sided game
(4 v 4).
Theory/Oral Interview -
Once all the coaching sessions have been completed, candidates will have personal interviews with the independent assessor who will inform you of the final decision and discuss your action plan to develop.
For Dates of the up and coming level two -
Please follow the link -
http://eventspace.thefa.com/derbyshirefa/participant/s.aspx