Lincolnshire Football Association is pleased to announce a NEW Female Only Level One Award in Coaching Football Course, due to commence in August 2010. The course has been specifically organized to increase female participation in the game and to increase the number of females completing coaching qualifications within Lincolnshire.
In total 189,000 coaches now hold the Level One Certificate in Coaching Football, of which 19,805 are female. Every month roughly 200 females embark on their maiden coaching voyage, meaning the 20,000 barrier will soon be broken which will be a magnificent milestone for everyone involved in women’s football.
“It is fantastic to see so many females getting themselves on the coaching ladder nationally, we are keen to continue and offer the same development opportunities for Females within the County” said Linzi Hewitt, The Lincolnshire County Football Association Women and Girl’s Football Development Officer.
“Whether it is to help out at their own club, to help coach their child’s team or to simply satisfy their love for the game, we are aiming to qualify an increasing number of female coaches around the County and long may this continue.”
The Level One course provides an introduction to the organisation and delivery of safe and enjoyable coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally suited to those working with groups of young players and/or teams.
The course will introduce some key aspects surrounding; football club administration, player and coach development, soccer parent and laws of the game, whilst also providing certificates in FA Emergency Aid and FA Safeguarding Children.
Aspiring coaches also learn about The FA’s Long Term Player Development programme and how coaches should be addressing the 'four corners' of a player’s development: Technical, Physical, Social and Psychological.
The course will be delivered at Cherry Willingham Community School, Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4JP, commencing on the 26th August 2010, see below for the full course schedule. The course cost is £130 or a reduced price of £115 for coaches involved with an FA Charter Standard Clubs.
Day Date Component Time
Thursday 26th August 2010 Induction 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday 31st August 2010 Emergency First Aid 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Thursday 2nd September 2010 Safeguarding Children 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday 4th September 2010 Coaching Day 1 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 5th September 2010 Coaching Day 2 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 11th September 2010 Assessment 9:00am – 5:00pm
For more information on the course and coaching opportunities within female football, please contact Linzi Hewitt at Lincolnshire Football Association Development Team on 08449 67 07 08 (option 2) or alternatively at linzi.hewitt@lincolnshirefa.com.
To book a place onto the course, visit www.lincolnshirefa.com/development and book online through the Events/Courses - Book Online tab.