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'
The course will provide practical sessions and advice for when coaching this age group, and will increase the candidate's knowledge of how develop their coaching to incorporate The FA 4 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Charter Standard Development Clubs are required to have 1 Coach who has attended the FA Module 1 by July 2010.
For a free place on the McDonalds FA Youth Award Module 1 please click here
Module 2: 'Developing the Practice'
To provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching young footballers with an opportunity 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 that are applicable to all players, regardless of age, and these are consolidated during module 3 of the award.
PLEASE NOTE: Charter Standard Community Clubs are required to have 1 Coach who has attended the FA Module 2 by July 2011
Module 3: 'Developing the Player'
With the new FA Youth Award promising to be one of the most popular FA courses yet, make sure you take your place and put yourself at the forefront of football coaching.
New Course Dates for 2010
To book directly online and obtain a discount, please click on the course date you would like to attend below:
Module 1 -" Developing the Enviroment"
Friday 7th May 2010, West Witney Sports & Social Club
Saturday 24th July 2010, Oxford School