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1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football

Awarded in partnership with the FA, the Level 1 is the first rung on the coaching ladder. This vocationally related qualification provides you with the opportunity to study and be assessed in both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching football. The certificate qualifies you to coach grassroots club teams for children aged between 6 and 16. No pre-requisites to join this course.

What will I learn?

How to:
  • Safely organise and supervise football activities including mini soccer, small sided games and conditional games.
  • Promote and establish working relationships and high standards between players, coaches, parents and officials.
  • Understand different aspects of coaching children.
  • Identify and adapt football activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups.
  • Identify personal development opportunities in football including sports therapy, administration and officiating.

Resources include:
FA Club Coach Video
Laws of the Game CD Rom
FA Club Coach Handbook
FA Football Club Administration Guide
Access to an FA Interactive website

The next course commences on 28 June 2008.  Please click on the related document link for further information.  To book a place please complete the application form and return to our office as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Peter Nicholls peter.nicholls@westmorlandfa.com or telephone 01539 730946.