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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football

This award continues to grow in popularity with people from all walks of life in Dorset coming together to enhance their coaching and organisational skills, and looking to take their first steps onto the coaching ladder.

The majority of the Course is Tutor led, but some of the modules will be carried out in your own time - these include Football Administration, Player & Coach Development, Laws of the Game, Soccer Parent and with the revised resources for the first time the award incorporates the FA's Long Term Player Development philosophies, crucial for all grassroots Coaches.

The course is split into two parts: an Internal and an Independent Assessment.  Success in both sections will give you the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football; this will enable you to work as an assistant to a qualified coach.  At the conclusion of the award, in-service training opportunities will be highlighted, along with further awards, including: officiating, administration and sports therapy, as well as further progression in coaching.

The Course also includes modules on FA Emergency Aid and the FA Safeguarding Children Workshop; both of which are mandatory for all FA Coaching Qualifications.

Duration of Course 27 Hours
Minimum Age 16 Years
Cost of Course £85 (£65 for members of Dorset affiliated Charter Standard Clubs)

For an application form please use the related link or contact the Development Office on either 01202 688273 or development@dorsetfa.com

For details of our 2008 Courses, click on the related documents page.