The innovative FA Youth Award is as much about the how as the what in relation to working with youth players of all ages.
It is the first course that looks at the child and where they are developmentally (separated in four areas - physical, psychological, technical and social aspects) and then packages football through a number of exciting new activities in such a way that it "fits" the child and not the other way round.
This marks a progressive change in coaching philosophy, creating a truly player centred approach to the coaching and development of our young players.
Three modules are being delivered:
Module 1: 'Developing the Environment'
This first module of three presents a child centred approach to the development of our young players. The award recognises the important role the coach can have upon levels of motivation
and self-esteem and gives practical advice to help the coaching session become an “effective environment for learning”.
Suitable for coaches at all levels this innovative new look at coaching will create coaches who have a understanding of children and young players as well as football.
Course dates for 2011
Saturday 19th February 2011 Blessed George Napier School
Module 2: 'Developing the Practice'
Building on the knowledge learnt in Module One, this course provides practical sessions and workshops that help coaches to develop practices appropriate for the age, maturity, ability and
experience levels of their players. Coaches will be expected to plan, deliver and evaluate their own, and other coaches’ practices during the course.
This second module in The FA Youth Award is most suited to club coaches who are keen to improve their own personal development as a coach of young players of any age.
Course dates for 2011
Saturday 7th May 2011 Oxford School
Module 3: 'Developing the Player'
The final module in The FA Youth Award, Developing the Player, continues the progressive change in coaching philosophy. Complementing the knowledge learnt on the preceding modules, this course teaches coaches to have a truly player-centred approach to the coaching and development of young players.
The course comprises both practical and theory sessions.
PLEASE NOTE: Charter Standard Community Clubs are required to have 1 Coach who has attended the FA Module 2 by July 2011