FA Licensed Coaches Club As part of The FA’s commitment to supporting coaches (at all levels of the game), to enable continuous learning and ensure it is accessible to everyone, membership to The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club is now being offered for FREE via www.thefa.com/licensedcoachesclub. Licensed Coaches must meet the following criteria: • Hold a recognised and valid English/ UEFA coaching qualification • Have an FA enhanced CRB/DBS check • Commit to a minimum level of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) every year • Retain in-date Safeguarding Children and Emergency Aid certificates Why should I join: • Official FA Licensed Coach Photo Licence • Access to the FA Licensed Coaches' Club Website • Ballot entry for 100 pairs of free tickets to all England team home matches • 10% discount on FA Learning National Courses • Exclusive FA Licensed Coaches Continuous Professional Development Events held locally, Regionally and Nationally • Access to UEFA's 3D Animation Tool, Tactx • Discounts on Wembley Stadium Tours • Options to purchase: Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance, Starter Pack, IPRS Physiocare, Subscription to the Boot Room – FA’s Magazine

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday 22 May 2013 – The Future Game; Creating Effective sessions to get the best from your Adult side @ Redlands Community Sports Hub, Weymouth 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Hours Accredited: 3 hours, Level: 1 & 2  Coaches will be led through theory and practical, aimed at meeting their needs and creating effective sessions to use with their Adult players. This will include warm up activities, attack v defence and understanding of 11v11.  This workshop will be led by Tony McCallum - FA Senior Regional Coach Development Manager.

Tuesday 11 June 2013 – The Future Game; Developing a Coaching and Playing Philosophy @ Wimborne Town FC 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Hours Accredited: 2 hours, Level: 1 & 2 An evening exploring what a philosophy is, why it’s so important and how to start integrating one within your Club or team.  This workshop will be led by Jack Walton - FA Regional Coach Development Manager (5-11)

Wednesday 24 July 2013 – Match day Management; Managing Parents @ Blandford United Youth FC 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Hours Accredited: 2 hours, Level: 1 & 2 Coaches and managers will participate in activities and share good practice around managing their Clubs parents/spectators at training and match days. This workshop will be led by Jack Walton - FA Regional Coach Development Manager (5-11), and Martin Dighton (FA Tesco Skills Team Leader)

All of the workshops above can be enrolled online via www.dorsetfa.com/coaches or alternatively contact Andrew Battison (Football Development Officer) via e-mail Andrew.battison@dorsetfa.com  or telephone (01202) 688279, 07908 647054.

 

Reports on previous Events:
Goalkeeping Between the Sticks - September 2012

Martin Hunter - August 2012

Dorset Premier League (Last line of Defence) - February 2012

Better Coaching 5 to 11years - October 2011