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Age Appropriate Course

The FA Learning Introductory Module – Age Appropriate Coaching is a vocational course that provides you with an opportunity to develop an awareness of both the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching young players, specifically in the 5-11 age group.

The FA Learning Introductory Module, Age Appropriate Coaching has been developed by FA Learning using expertise from a variety of FA staff and experienced coaches.

On successful completion of the FALAAC, you should be able to:

  • Define movement skills incorporating Agility, Balance & Co-ordination and their relevance to the game
  • Explain & demonstrate how technique can be used to help players perform a skill
  • Demonstrate how to use and develop Level 1 games to grow players understanding of football and how we as coaches can manage difference in our groups
  • Show how to modify Level 1 games to have an effect upon an individuals technical needs
  • Explain how we all learn differently and begin to include this knowledge within a coaching session
  • Gain an understanding of The FA Tesco Skills Programme
  • Signpost where you can go next on your coaching pathway

LEVEL 3 AGE APPROPRIATE MODULE 1

BUGBROOKE
Sat 6 Jun Practical & Theory 9.00am-5.00pm
Sun 7 Jun Practical & Theory 9.00am-5.00pm

Sat 4 Jul Practical & Theory 9.00am-5.00pm
Sun 5 Jul Practical & Theory 9.00am-5.00pm 

(This is one course running over two weekends)

For more information on this course, please contact Debbie Preston.