Introduction to Coaching Football
Course Overview
About The Course
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Introduction to Coaching Football is the perfect online football coaching course for anyone looking to take a more active role in the game.
Do you have a passion for wanting to develop players, help them understand more about the game and embrace a love for football? The Introduction to Coaching Football course is a great place to start.
Whether you are currently coaching a team or looking to get into coaching, this course will help you create a safe, fun, and positive football environment.
The course blends live weekly webinars, e-learning, community support and a range of resources to provide you with the skills to coach players of all ages.
We will focus on the player, the game, and you as a coach. You will learn from our coach developers who will share their experiences and knowledge on weekly webinar broadcasts. You will also connect with like-minded people via our coaching community to explore and share your stories while gaining advice and support throughout the course.
To pass Introduction to Coaching Football, you will need to work through e-learning modules, unlocking new ones each week, as well as completing a short online assessment. The e-learning can be completed in stages in your own time, and you will be given 12-months from your start date to complete the course. Check out the structure below to find out more about what's in store.
If you've already started the course, you can jump back in here:
The modules below need to be completed to pass the course. They are specifically designed to give you the knowledge you need to pass a quick assessment. A number of these e-learning modules include short recaps to help check your knowledge:
-Course Introduction (10m)
-Introduction to Disability Football (30m)
-Respect (10m)
-Safeguarding Children (2h)
-Introduction to First Aid in Football (2h)
-Assessment (10m)
When you enrol, you’ll be given exclusive access to our online coaching community, which is a place for you to share tips, discuss ideas and learn from other coaches as you work through the course. We encourage you to stay active on the community and get involved in discussions to get the most out of your experience.
You’ll also have access to a number of useful resources, case studies and practice videos to use alongside your weekly webinars, giving you the chance to apply practical skills to real-life coaching sessions.
Hosted by our expert course developers, these weekly discussions will focus on some of the most important things you’ll need as a football coach:
-Week One - Falling in Love with the Game (1h)
-Week Two - Learning About Football (1h)
-Week Three - Friendships in Football (1h)
Course Prerequisites
To begin Introduction to Coaching Football you must complete EE Playmaker by England Football, which is a completely free online course focused on taking an active role in football.
If you haven’t yet completed EE Playmaker, or you’d like to find out a bit more about how it works, you can click here.
Replacing The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football Course
The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football has now been replaced by Introduction to Coaching Football. We are excited to take you on this new journey to help you become the best coach you can be.
Course availability
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