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Coaching Football

THE FA

Introduction to Coaching Football

In summer 2021 a new Introduction to Coaching Football course is launching. This new course will replace the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football qualification which is no longer available.

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FA Level 2

In coaching football

Build on the brilliant basics from our Introduction to Coaching Football course and begin shaping your coaching philosophy

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FA Level 3

(UEFA B) In coaching football

Learn more about meeting the technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social needs of your players and designing practices that encourage decision making

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FA Level 4

(UEFA A) In coaching football

Develop the technical and tactical skills needed to make you more effective when working within the 11v11 environment

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The FA

Advanced Youth Award

Learn how to underpin a technical and tactical programme with the physical, social and psychological disciplines to create an elite development experience

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FA LEVEL 5

(UEFA Pro) in  Coaching Football

Build on your technical coaching knowledge with winning team leadership and management strategies that will challenge your knowledge and understanding of coaching

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Medical Courses

FA Level 1

Introduction to first aid in football (IFAIF)

This is our entry level first aid course that provides an introduction to the essential components of saving a life, both in training and matches

Introduction to First Aid in Football

fa Level 2

Emergency first aid in football (EFAIF)

Create and sustain safe football environments for your players to train, play and learn by having the knowledge to perform emergency first aid 

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fa Level 3

Emergency Medical First Aid in Football (EMFAiF)

Build your knowledge and develop skills to assist medical staff in more advanced immediate care in the pre-hospital environment of football


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fa Level 4

Intermediate trauma medical management in football (ITMMIF)

Develop immediate care skills to act as the primary care provider in the pre-hospital environment of football

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fa Level 5

Advanced trauma medical management in football (ATMMIF)

Add to your advanced immediate care skills to act as the primary care provider in the pre-hospital environment of football

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fa Level 5 Re-accreditation

Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF-R)

It is considered best practice to take part in your ATMMIF re-accreditation annually to refresh your advanced immediate care skills

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Talent Identification

fa level 1

in talent identification in football

Learn the principles of talent identification and begin your journey to becoming a scout

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fa level 2

in talent identification in football 

Develop a deeper understanding of the entire Talent Identification process and the role of a scout while learning about the rules and regulations that govern Talent ID in professional football

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fa level 3

in Advanced Principles of Talent Identification in Football

Explore different scouting strategies and discover how to manage the Talent Identification and scouting processes within professional football

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fa level 4

in talent management, strategy and leadership in football

Develop skills and methods to lead a high-performing Talent Identification and scouting department within professional football

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FA LEVEL 5

For Technical Directors

Explore and develop the skills needed as a Technical Director in professional football

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Coaching goalkeepers

in coaching goalkeepers

fa level 1

The first course on our goalkeeping pathway provides an introduction to coaching goalkeepers to help you deliver safe, fun and engaging sessions for your players

fa level 2

in coaching goalkeepers

Build on the introduction from the Level 1 to develop a more in-depth understanding of working with goalkeepers from under 7 to open age

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fa level 3

in coaching goalkeepers

Learn more about advanced practical goalkeeping coaching sessions, performance analysis, youth development and psychological coaching techniques

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fa level 4 

(uefa a) in coaching goalkeepers

Better understand your role and profile as a goalkeeper coach and learn how to approach goalkeeper coaching at the elite level of the game
 

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Coaching Futsal

fa level 1

in coaching futsal

Our entry-level course that's a great introduction to coaching futsal, no matter whether you’re interested in pursuing it as a coaching path or using it as part of your football training programme
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fa level 2

in coaching futsal

Learn a variety of full court games and practices to develop players in possession, out of possession and in transition
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FA Level 3

(UEFA B) in Coaching Futsal

Learn how to coach and develop individual specialisms and roles in your team
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Safeguarding

The FA

Safeguarding Children Course

Providing club representatives, coaches, referees and managers with an awareness of best practice in safeguarding children in football.

This new online course is now available to book.

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The FA

Welfare Officers Course

Building on the Safeguarding Children Course, focusing on the specifics of the role, what is required, and the key tools needed to carry out the role

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The FA

ONLINE SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN RE-CERTIFICATION

This free online course is available to anyone who needs to renew their safeguarding children training.  

Please note that this re-certification will be unavailable from 30 June 2021 and will be replaced by the new Safeguarding Children Course.
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Disability Coaching

Physical education

CPD Events

Take a look at the webinars and national learning events we've got coming up. View all

Jordan Pickford playing for England
24.06.21

The role of the goalkeeper out of possession
Declan Rice playing for England
07.07.21

Out of Possession: Position Specific requirements of No.4 and No.8
coach with a player
08.07.21

My coaching journey: working across The FA 4 corner model