What did they do as youngsters that provided them with the basis to becoming some of the world’s best players?
If you are interested in the answer then you need to learn more about a game called Futsal.
Futsal is the format of Small Sided Football that is recognised and supported by FIFA and UEFA with World and European Championships for club and National Teams
As a small-sided game players are constantly placed in situations where they must receive or play whilst under pressure or in confined spaces and it places considerable demand on technique, movement, tactical awareness and fitness.
To support the development of Futsal in England, The FA has devised an introductory six hour coaching course.
Course Objectives
On completion of the course the candidate should be able to:
• Understand and appreciate the fundamentals of Futsal
• Organise and coach the basic skills and techniques of Futsal
• Understand the basic principles of attack and defence of Futsal
• Appreciate the ‘Laws of the Game’ of Futsal
• Have an appreciation of the fitness demands of Futsal
Course of Training - 6 hours
• 4 hours practical
• 2 hours theory
Pre-Course Requirements
The course is an open access course. However in order to be certificated candidates must hold one of the existing FA Coaching Awards. Candidates seeking certification for the course should therefore hold or have attended the following;
• An existing FA Coaching Qualification
• FA Child Protection module
• FA Emergency First Aid
Assessment
• Successful completion of the Course Assessment Examination Paper (multiple choice)
• Successful completion of the FA Emergency First Aid module or equivalent
• Successful completion of the FA Child Protection module
• 100% course attendance
NEXT COURSE TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
Coach requirements
Kit to participate in, Lunch, Plenty of fluid, note pad and paper. (Please ensure you have light coloured soles on your trainers. Black soles, even those which say non-marking will not be allowed on the Futsal court)
To book a place on the course full payment and a booking form (Downloadable from our website) is required. Please sent these to Lee Brown, FDO, Northamptonshire FA, 9 Duncan Close, Red House Square, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6WL.
For information on the course please contact Lee Brown, Football Development Officer on 01604 678406. lee.brown@northamptonshirefa.com