Dan has been coaching since he was 16 years old. He is a Level 2 Coach and has a foundation degree in sports coaching. He also plays for Kendal County FC.
As a qualified Level 2 Coach he is currently involved in many aspects of coaching for Westmorland County FA as well as coaching an under 18 side in the Westmorland & Furness U18s League. He has been working in the local area for a youth organisation over the last 2 years.
Dan will be responsible for raising the profile Westmorland County FA and delivering a range of football and multi-skills opportunities to children and young people in Westmorland.
Dan’s Qualification’s and Awards:
• Foundation degree in Sports Coaching
• Level 2 Award in Coaching Football
• Sports Leader Award Level 3
• FA Youth Award Module 1 Award – Developing the Environment
• HSE Qualified Outdoor First Aider
• FA Safeguarding Children
• Fully checked CRB
• FA Laws of the Game
• Experience in work experience in a primary school
• 5 Years coaching experience with youth football team
• Fun For all Award
Projects and Programmes in which the Community Coach will support and develop are:
• Community Coaching
• Inclusion Work and linking with local youth services
• In-Service Training for Coaches/Players
• Young Leader support (Football Future Programme)
• Sunday Morning FC
• Football Skills Camps (after school, school holidays)
• Disability sessions
• Specific training sessions to clubs request
• Fundamentals of Football
• School Club links (Primary and Secondary)
• Futsal Club
• Coach Education
• Mini Soccer
• Football festivals
• Multi Sports Coaching
• Parent and Volunteer Coaching and instruction
• Mini Whistler training
• Breakfast and lunchtime clubs in schools
• Fun days (England football days, Get into football days)
• County Development Squads
• Local 5-a-side Competitions
• Development of boys and girls ability in the local leagues to create retention and development from the age of 4
• Junior Football Leaders Course
Dan can be contacted on 01539 730946 (office), 07943 335 820 (mobile) or via email Daniel.Ferguson@WestmorlandFA.com