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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

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THIS COURSE HAS LIMITED SPACES

DATES & TIMES
2008

Saturday June 7th 9.00 – 4.00pm Theory / Practical
Sunday June 8th 9.00 – 5.00pm Theory / Practical
Monday June 9th 5.30 – 9.00pm Practical Assessment
Tuesday June 10th 5.30 – 9.00pm Practical Assessment

Venue - Houghton Kepier Sports College, Houghton-le-Spring

Course Code - Course Full 

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