FA EDUCATION COURSES 2015/16

YOUTH COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
THE FA YOUTH AWARD MODULE 3
Developing the Player
In this module, coaches will be required to demonstrate the ability to analyse
performance within the principles of play (attacking or defending) and show
an aptitude for the design of practices specific to the needs of individual
players within their charge. Such practices may involve consideration of role
specific requirements within the match play scenario.
Course duration
Four days
Course fees
Contact your local County Football Association.
Pre-course task
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Candidates will receive a pre-course
reading pack three weeks prior to the
course, which they are required to read
in advance. Candidates should arrive
having identified six areas of individual,
unit or team developmental needs, plus
up to six identified areas for personal
development as a coach
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Certificates of attendance will be issued
following submission of completed log
book. This does not commit candidates
to undergo assessment for the full FA
Youth Award assessment
Who is it for?
Module 3 is designed to support the
development of coaches who currently work
(or who have a realistic opportunity of working
on a consistent basis) with a group of youth
players within the performance or elite levels
of the game.
Course assessment
There is an option to undertake an
assessment at the conclusion of this
module to examine the understanding and
application of all the key elements included
within Modules 1-3 of The FA Youth Award.
Opportunities will be made available to all
eligible candidates throughout the year.
Candidates will be required to return log books
to FA Education at least four weeks prior to
the date of final assessment. Candidates will
be required to bring players to the practical
assessment at a regional venue.
Course content
Workshops will consider:
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Practice and multiple outcomes
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“What the players say”
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Coaching styles and intervention
strategies
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Planning and design
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“What the coaches say”
“Learning will greatly
improve my thought
process of planning and
delivering sessions”
YAM 3 candidate
Course pre-requisites
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Active FA Licensed Coaches’
Club member
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1st4Sport Level 2 and The FA Youth
Award Modules 1 and 2
OR
UEFA B Licence and FA Youth
Coaches Award
OR
UEFA B Licence and FA
Goalkeeping B Licence
Please note: all students will be required
to enrol as a FA Licensed Coach in order to
complete this module. Details of how to
access your free licence will be given to
you when you register your details.
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