The innovative FA Youth Award is as much about the how as the what in relation to working with youth players.
It is the first course that looks at the child and where they are developmentally (separated in four areas - physical, psychological, technical and social aspects) and then packages football through a number of exciting new activities in such a way that it "fits" the child and not the other way round.
This marks a progressive change in coaching philosophy, creating a truly player centred approach to the coaching and development of our young players.
Three modules are being delivered:
Module 1: 'Developing the Environment' - focussing on the 5-11 age group *AVAILABLE NOW*
(To enrol on Module One you will need to be at least an FA Level One qualified coach, or alternatively if you are a qualified teacher you can undertake a one day introductory module before taking Module One)
Module 2: 'Developing the Practice', focussing on 12-16 year old players - Coming Soon
Module 3: 'Developing the Player', with emphasis on the 17-21 age group - Coming Soon
With the new FA Youth Award promising to be one of the most popular FA courses yet, make sure you take your place and put yourself at the forefront of football coaching.
Find out more about each module under related links or by clicking on the title.
FA National Coach Peter Sturgess answers some of your questions about the FA's new approach to coaching - click on the question to find out more:
1, Why do we need age appropriate courses?
2, Who are the age specific courses aimed at?
3, What will be included in the FA Youth Award?
4, Do these awards embrace the ethos of “Let the game teach” and if so can you expand upon what this means?
5, How does it compare to the existing Level 3?