Who should enrol?
Anybody over 16 years of age with regular practical experience of participation in football, who is looking for an introduction to the vocational area of coaching Association Football.
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates are required to:
• have an interest in developing the skills of young people.
What will I learn?
How to:
• safely organise and supervise football activities including Mini Soccer, Small Sided and Conditional Games
• promote and establish working relationships and high standards between players, coaches, parents and officials
• understand different aspects of coaching children
• identify and adapt football activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups
• identify personal development opportunities in football including sports therapy, administration and officiating.
How is the qualification assessed?
Candidates will also be assessed by an external examiner on their delivery of a 20 minute practical coaching session on a topic chosen by the examiner from the Level 1 Football Practical Syllabus. Candidates will also be required to complete a number of theory tasks relating to the course units.
What is the duration of the qualification?
This qualification is structured over a period of 30 hours, usually spread over evening sessions or weekends.
For further information please contact the Durham FA Development Team:
Tel No: - 0191 387 2928
Email: development@durhamfa.com
Information: Course Fees must be paid up front, if you are having your course paid for you must submit a signed letter from the organisation/club on letter headed paper confirming they will be paying your course fee and this must be sent with your application form.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DURHAM COUNTY FA.
****Durham FA Coach Education Cancellation Policy****
If you need to cancel your attendance on the course you should inform Durham FA immediately. All our courses are in demand and by not advising us you are preventing another candidate from attending.
If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course, a full refund will be issued. However, if you cancel after the 2 week deadline, no refund will be given. Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a doctor or medical professional must be supplied.
If you should decide to transfer to another course once your application has been submitted, there will be an additional administration charge of £20.00
By submitting an application you agree to all of the terms above.
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Guidance Notes on getting your FAN
If you are a League Official, Club Official, Referee, Coach and/or Player it is extremely likely you have a FAN already.
Please email: GetOnline@TheFA.com with your name, date of birth and address and your FAN and password will be emailed to you.
You can also register for a FAN at www.TheFA.com/FAN
Click on the course code for an Application Form to print off and return to Durham County FA Development Office, 'Codeslaw', Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, Durham, DH3 3SJ
2010 Course Information
Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Dates & Times
Thurs 26th August 2010 - Fri 3rd September 2010 (1 Thurs Eve 6pm - 9pm & Tues - Fri, 9:30am - 4:00pm)
Venue:
Houghton Kepier Sports College, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5BH
Course Code: 1LC274
Course Fees must be paid up front, if you are having your course paid for you must submit a signed letter from the organisation/club on letter headed paper confirming they will be paying your course fee and this must be sent with your application form.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DURHAM COUNTY FA.
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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Dates & Times
Tues 7th September 2010 - Sat 2nd October 2010 (Tues Eve 6pm - 9pm & Sat Morn 9am - 12noon)
Venue: Greenfield School, Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LE
Course Code: 1LC288
Course Fees must be paid up front, if you are having your course paid for you must submit a signed letter from the organisation/club on letter headed paper confirming they will be paying your course fee and this must be sent with your application form.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DURHAM COUNTY FA.
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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Dates & Times
Wed 8th September 2010 - Thurs 7th October 2010 (Wed & Thurs Eve 6pm - 9pm)
Venue: Grayfields Recreation Ground, Jesmond Rd, Hartlepool
Course Code: 1LC289
Course Fees must be paid up front, if you are having your course paid for you must submit a signed letter from the organisation/club on letter headed paper confirming they will be paying your course fee and this must be sent with your application form.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DURHAM COUNTY FA.
Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Dates & Times
Mon 27th September 2010 - Wed 27th October 2010 (Mon & Wed Eve 6pm - 9pm)
Venue:
Theory: Ryton Comprehensive School, Main Rd, Ryton, NE40 3AH.
Practical: Ryton FC, Kingsley Park, Stannerford Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 3SN
Course Code: 1LC293
Course Fees must be paid up front, if you are having your course paid for you must submit a signed letter from the organisation/club on letter headed paper confirming they will be paying your course fee and this must be sent with your application form.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DURHAM COUNTY FA.
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Please note that the closing date for all Level 1 Certificate In Coaching Football courses is 3 working days prior to the start date of the course.