A course to train students aged 14-19 years to be young leaders. The course supports the Step into Sport Programme.
Duration – 6.5 hours
Minimum age – 14 years
Who for? – Young leaders
Cost - £10.50 per candidate
Aims & Objectives
- To provide an understanding of leading and organising football events for young players
- To learn the theory and practical aspects of warming up and cooling down
- To understand safety considerations when organising football sessions
- To understand practical delivery aspects of sessions, planning and using resource cards
- To introduce mini soccer games/rules
- To understand what happens next for players and leaders
Theory
- Preparing to play
- Fundamental movement skills
- Safety and safeguarding children
- Refereeing mini soccer
- STEP principle (Space, Task, Equipment, People)
- Basic introduction to the FA LTPD 4 courser model
- Organising festivals or mini tournaments
- FA leadership and Volunteering Programme
Practical
- Fundamental warm up
- Game related activities for 5-11 year olds
- Refereeing mini soccer