FA Football Coaching Courses
Football Association Coaching Courses
FA coaching courses fall under the control of FA Learning, the educational and developmental section of the association. This serves to provide an extremely comprehensive and rich coaching pathway for everyone involved in the game which can lead right from the first steps as a new coach to the elite level which includes the training and recognized qualifications required to manage and coach an international team.
The FA coaching course pathway is divided into three principal strands. The first entry point and foundation for all coaches is Level 1 which is a certificated course and allows progression through Level 2 and Level 3 up to the UEFA A Licence which is the qualification held by the managers of high level clubs and national teams. The second strand offers specialized training courses concentrating on targeted areas of the game such as football for the disabled and goalkeeping. The last strand focuses exclusively on the youth game and the need for different skills and tactics as players develop physically and mentally and progress through the game. The FA Learning coaching pathway here shows the options available.
Preparing For Coaching
It's more in the head than in the feet! Before undertaking any formal coaching training we absolutely recommend that new coaches get some theory under their belts.
Whilst it's true the only way to learn coaching is to get out there on the pitch with the players, our feedback from most new coaches is that they get a lot more out of formal coaching courses if they have some background knowledge firmly in head before starting.
Apart from the traditional books and DVDs, one of the best ways to acquire sound theoretical knowledge, build effective coaching techniques and manage your team is through a new coaching software package developed to assist coaches' plan and deliver quality training sessions. With over 350 animated drills and small sided games and 60+ videos, this package will literally kick start your training sessions by giving you countless ideas for developing your players.
Add Tactics Manager to this and take your coaching to a new level by allowing you to design, print and share custom tactical sessions and training drills with just a few clicks. This has quickly become the coaching tool of choice for many major clubs and associations and is invaluable for new coaches trying to develop their coaching style and techniques. Visit Soccer Tutor to see their full range of coaching resources.