In terms of theory, the Level 2 introduces a number of key aspects related to the role of a football coach in working with players through Tutor delivered workshops and home based learning. Topics covered include:
- Developing session plans and associated information for planning
- A consideration of coaching styles
- Coaching session evaluation and self-reflection
- Nutritional needs of football players
- Fitness components related to football
- The planning of progressive coaching sessions.
Practical elements of the course address technical aspects such as passing and finishing as well as:
- The principles of attacking to include creating and exploiting space
- Support Play
- Goalkeeping
- The principles of defending to include denying and restricting space
- Defensive play when organised and outnumbered
Course Duration: 75 hours
Cost:
OFA FA Charter Standard Clubs: £280
OFA Affiliated Clubs: £295
Non OFA Affiliated Clubs: £335
Course Dates for 2012
Friday 13th April 2012 Oxford School
PLEASE NOTE: All dates to be attended in order to complete this qualification