COURSES

 
 

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football

 
Course Duration:  60 - 120 hours         Minimum age 18
  
Awarded in partnership with the FA, the Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football is the next progression on the coaching ladder.
The practical element of this course is physically demanding and candidates should be reasonably fit.
No pre-requisites to join the course but students are required to attend Safeguarding Children and Emergency Aid Workshops before their final assessment (see page 19).  Laws of the Game Workshops are included in the course.
 
Who is the course for ?
* Holders of the FA Coaching Certificate Level 2
* Coaches of Players aged 14 - Open Age
* Coaches of Advanced Representative or Professional Youth Teams
 
What will I learn?
On successfully achieving the recognised qualification candidates will be able to:
* Coach advanced individual techniques, group skills & principles of play to groups of players
* Develop and understanding of the coaching process, the needs of the players, as this relates to children, teenagers & adults
* Display knowledge of related Sports Science issues
* Plan & prepare coaching sessions in relation to a match programme & evaluate the process
* Maintain the health & safety of players & other coaches
* Maintain high standards of conduct to promote Association Football
Course Breakdown
PRACTICAL
* Crating Space as a Team & Individual
* Phase of Play Coaching - through the thirds of the field
* Small sided game coaching 8x8
THEORY
* The Learning & Coaching Process II
* Match & Player Analysis
* Team Organisation : Strategies & Tactics
* Psychological Factors
* Football Fitness II
* Injury Identification
* Drug Awareness & Education
* Youngsters in Soccer-Child Development II
* Preparing, Planning & Evaluating Coaching Sessions in conjunction with competitive Match Programmes
* Attitudes & Ethics
* Child Protection
* Aspects of First Aid
 
Cost £350
 
 
 

COURSE DATES  (2010)

 
 
 
 

Closing Date for ALL courses is one week prior to course start date

 
             
  CODE DATES

SESSION

TIMES VENUE  
 
 
 

 L303 MAC

Mon 17 May Induction 18.30 - 21.30

Leeds University

  Tue 18 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00

Weetwood Campus

Wed 19 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00

Thu 20 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00  
Fri 21 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00  
Sat 22 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00  
Sun 23 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00  
Sat 29 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00  
  Sun 30 May Theory/Practical 09.00 - 17.00  
  Sat 31 Jul Support Day 09.00 - 17.00  
Sat 25 Sep Support Day 09.00 - 17.00
Sat 20 Nov Assessment 09.00 - 18.00
Sun 21 Nov Assessment 09.00 - 18.00
Sat 27 Nov Assessment 09.00 - 18.00
Sun 28 Nov Assessment 09.00 - 18.00
Mon 29 Nov Action Plan 09.00 - 21.00
Tue 30 Nov Action Plan 09.00 - 21.00
   
This is a MacDonalds FREE course
  These are Regional Courses and there are a limited number of spaces are allocated to each Region. You will need to send, along with your application form, a covering letter confirming your reasons for wanting to attend the course and how you think the qualification will benefit you in the future.
 
This course requires a refundable deposit of £150 which will be refunded on full attendance and completion of the course.
 
Click HERE to download a Course Criteria form
Deadline for applications is 9 March 2010
         
 
     
 
 
 
 

TO APPLY

for a place on any of the above courses

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COURSE APPLICATION FORM

and return the completed form together with the appropriate payment