Who should enrol?
Anybody over 18 years of age who has completed the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football or FA Coaching Certificate. Candidates for the Certificate should be working with a team over an extensive period of time, with the aim of making a significant contribution to the performance of their team.
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates are required to:
· Hold the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football or FA Coaching Certificate.
· Prior to certification, candidates are required to present evidence of attendance on:
· The F.A. Workshop - Child Protection and Best Practice.
· Hold The F.A. Emergency Aid Certificate or equivalent/recognised First Aid Certificate.
(Workshops are provided by Durham County FA on a regular basis.)
What will I learn?
In addition to expanding knowledge on all aspects covered in the Level 2 Certificate, successfully achieving the Level 3 Certificate will enable candidates to:
• demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge required to plan, conduct and evaluate football coaching programmes
• plan, conduct and evaluate individual coaching sessions within a structured and progressive coaching programme of advanced individual techniques, group skills and the principles of play
• coach the skills and techniques of the game as defined by the Technical Syllabus, including the principles of attack and defence through the use of phases of play, functional practices and small sided games (8v8)
• coach the sport through an appropriate understanding of the Laws of the Game.
How is the award assessed?
Candidates will be assessed via worksheets, completion of candidate pack and their practical coaching after the training course. A final practical assessment at which the candidate must demonstrate their coaching ability through the coaching of two sessions from the technical syllabus at this level.
What is the duration of the qualification?
This qualification is delivered over a 90 hour period. Candidates are then given a period of practice before returning for final assessment.
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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Venue:- Houghton Kepier Sports College, Houghton-le-Spring
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Pre-course Information session
Wednesday 17th February 2010 9:30am to 4:30pm
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Enrolment session (Payment required by this date)
Wednesday 24th March 2010 6.00 to 9pm
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Course Dates:-
Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th April 2010
(Four full days 9am to 5pm)
Every Wednesday eve 6-9pm from April 21st to May 26th 2010
Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th June 2010
(Four full days 9am to 5pm)
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Cost:- £370 per person
Course Code: CL012
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.