The Certificate in Coaching Football Course (L2CCF) Awarded in partnership with The F.A. is the next step towards becoming a recognised football coach. This Course replaces the Coaching Certificate/UEFA ‘B’ Part 1 qualification. The Certificate offers candidates a combination of practical experience and class-based theory, to develop an understanding of the planning, conducting and evaluation of ethical football coaching sessions.
Qualification Outline
This qualification is matched to the Level 2 National Occupational Standards for Coaching, Teaching and Instructing and sits at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. The qualification is recognised to contribute to the achievements of Part One of the UEFA 'B' Coaching Award.
This qualification leads to:
1st 4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football
Who Should Enrol?
There are no formal prerequisites for this award, but completion of the Level 1 Coaching Certificate in Football or JTM award is a useful introduction. 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 Will I Learn?
On successfully achieving this recognised qualification candidates will be able to:
Develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process.
Plan, conduct and evaluate a series of football coaching sessions.
Coach the basic skills and techniques of football.
Promote and establish positive working relationships at all levels.
Ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment.
Develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development.
Promote the sport in a positive and constructive manner.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small sided games.
Course Itinerary
The Student must demonstrate competence in practical coaching and satisfactorily complete a range of theory worksheets. The amount of time the Student has to dedicate to the course is as follows:
Induction (Evening 3 Hours)
Initial 6 Days Training
Support Sessions - Evenings and Weekend Day
Assessment - (2 Days)
The Student is also required to undertake at least 16 hours of practical Coaching experience in the 5-6 months following the initial training week. These hours need to be recorded in the provided Log Book.
Note:
Those who have completed the Emergency Aid and/or the Child Protection workshops, within the last 2 years, are not required to attend these aspects of the course. However, proof of certification will be required.
How is the Qualification Assessed?
Candidates will be assessed via knowledge tests, projects, assignments and assessments of their practical coaching during the training. Following a period of practice after the course, there is a further assessment of practical coaching ability and oral questions on performance, knowledge and understanding