Awarded in partnership with the FA, the level 3 certificate in coaching football course is the next progression on the coaching ladder.

The practical element of this course is physically demanding and candidates should be reasonably fit.

There are no pre-requisits to join the course but candidates are required to attend a Child Protection Workshop before their final assessment. Emergency Aid and Laws of the Game Workshops are included on the course.

Who is the course for?

• Holders of the FA Coaching Certificate (Level 2)
• Coaches of players aged 14 - open age
• Coaches of Advanced Representative or Professional Youth Teams

You will learn how to:

Breakdown of the Course:

Practical:

• Crafting Space as a team and individual
• Phase of Play coaching - through the thirds of the field
• small sided game coaching (8x8)
• attack and defence in practices and small sided game solutions

Theory:

• The Learning and Coaching Process (II)
• Match and player analysis
• Team organisation: strategies and tactics
• Psychological factors
• Football Fitness (II)
• injury identification
• Drug awareness and education
• Youngsters in Soccer - child development (II)
• Preparing, planning and evaluating coaching sessions in conjunction with competitive match programmes
• Attitudes and ethics
• Child Protection
• Aspects of First Aid.

Cost:
£300 (Charter Standard Clubs)
£350 (Non-Charter Standard Clubs)

How to Book:
Application forms should be returned to:
West Riding County FA
Fleet Lane
Woodlesford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8NX