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The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award Level 1

For whom the course is intended

• Coaches who wish to learn the basic ‘Technical’ aspects of Goalkeeping
• Candidates who have obtained the minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
• Candidates should have a reasonable level of fitness as there is a physical content in taking part in the practical sessions.

Course Requirements

• Writing materials / Notepad
• Suitable playing kit, tracksuit, shorts, socks
• Footwear – appropriate to the surface 3g
• Water bottle
• Goalkeeping Gloves
• Shin pads are compulsory

Practical Work

• Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
• Footwork
• The ‘SET’ position
• General handling techniques
• Diving saves – catching / deflecting / parrying
• Dealing with 1v1
• Dealing with crosses
• The Club Games are designed to help develop children’s ability, each game relating to a specific technique of the game.

Theory
• Course Introduction
• Long Term Player Development

Assessment
Candidates to deliver a 15 minute Technical Practice

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

Click on the course code for an Application Form to print off and return along with proof of Level 1 Coaching Award (e.g. photocopy of certificate)

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Course Information 2009

FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award Level 1

Dates & Times:
Saturday April 18th 9.00 – 4.00pm Theory / Practical
Sunday April 19 9.00 – 5.00pm Theory / Practical Assessments
Thursday April 23rd 6.00 – 9.00pm Practical Assessment

Venue: Houghton Kepier Sports College, Dairy Lane,
Houghton le Spring, DH4 5BH

Course Code: Course Full

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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