National Futsal Course
Course Overview
About The Course
The National Futsal Course will focus on developing an understanding of futsal, exploring the laws of the game further and providing learners with practical experience that can be applied in their environments.
If you want to be the first to know when the National Futsal Course launches, you can register your interest by filling out the form below, and we’ll be in touch.
Expectations and Goals
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
• Observe and coach the core technical skills of futsal
• Observe and coach the core moves in futsal
• Support players with how to attack and defend as a team
• Deliver appropriate coaching practice in your own settings
• Explain and apply the laws of the game.
Course Prerequisites
• Introduction to Coaching Football or Level 1 Coaching Football
And
• Introduction to Futsal Online CPD Module or Level 1 in Coaching Futsal
• Hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid / FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) *
• Have attended The FA Safeguarding Children Course within the last three years, or completed the re-certification*
*upon course completion these qualifications must remain in-date to achieve certification.
Topic
-Core skills in futsal
Description
-Why the game requires skilful players
-An introduction to attacking and defending systems
-Attacking core skills
-Defending core skills
-Counter-attacking
Duration
8 hours
Topic
Multiple choice questions designed to assess knowledge and observation of the practical face-to-face content.
Duration
1 hour
Topic
Core moves in futsal
Description
Attacking core moves (2 player connections)
Defending the core moves
An introduction to set pieces
An introduction to the fly goalkeeper
Duration
8 hours
Topic
Multiple choice questions designed to assess knowledge and observation of Day 2 content
Duration
1 hour
Additional Resources
Game Guide
On signing up to the course you will engage with the Online Game Guide. This video resource has been designed to support your understanding of the various aspects of the game and will be discussed throughout the practical days.
Futsal – Laws of the Game
Once you have signed up to the course you will complete the 'Futsal – Laws of the Game' online module. This will significantly increase your knowledge and understanding of the game, which will in turn support your coaching.
Practice Cards
As a learner on the course you will gain access to a set of practice cards which outline the practices delivered over the 2 practical days.
Digital Coaching Notebook
As a learner on the course you will gain access to a digital version of a coach’s notebook. It provides templates for planning, delivering and reviewing sessions as well as a way of logging key development activities, feedback, notes and your emergency action plan.
England Football Community
You will gain access to the Futsal Community Page. This is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded coaches and browse additional blogs, webinars, forums and session ideas. It provides a safe space to share ideas, arrange games, ask questions and gain advice from your peers and coach developers.
CPD OPPORTUNITIES
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