Level 1 Course Information1st4sport Level 1 Coaching Certificate in Football Course (L1CCF) The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football (L1CCF) is awarded in partnership with The Football Association and is the first step towards becoming a recognised football coach. This course has now replaced the Junior Team Managers (JTM) Course. This Level 1 vocationally related qualification provides you with an opportunity to study and be assessed in both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching football at this level. The certificate qualifies you to coach grass roots club teams for children and young people under the supervision of a qualified football coach.
Qualification Outline
The knowledge gained from this qualification will enable you to develop a basic understanding of safe, ethical and effective football coaching to young people. The qualification is a stepping stone to other vocationally related areas including coaching, officiating and sports therapy.
Who Should Enrol?
There are no formal prerequisites for this award. Anybody over 16 years of age with regular practical experience of participation in football, who is looking for an introduction to the vocational area of coaching Association Football. The course is aimed at participants who will be working with players between the ages of 7 to 16 years old.
What Will I Learn?
How to:
Safely organise and supervise football activities including Mini Soccer, Small Sided and Conditional Games
Promote and establish working relationships and high standards between players, coaches, parents and officials
Understand different aspects of coaching children
Identify and adapt football activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups
Identify personal development opportunities in football including sports therapy, administration and officiating.
For information on coaching courses please contact 01761 410287 or development@somersetfa.com