Cambridgeshire Football Association
Goalkeeping Coaching Award -Level 1
The Goalkeeping Level 1 courses for 2008 is now fully booked.
We compiling a list of names of anyone interested in taking the course in the future. If you would like to be contacted once we have set some new dates please let us know and we will add you to the list. (contact details below)
Details of the course are as follows:
The course consists of three day sessions held over 3 weekdays or 3 consecutive weekends. You must attend all three session of the course to qualify for the assessment. The course is delivered by goalkeeping tutors appointed directly by The FA. A qualified physiotherapist is present at all the practical sessions.
The feedback from the coaches who attended has been very positive and the tutors from The FA that took the course provided an interesting and varied programme over the 3 day sessions.
To Book
The cost of the course is £130. A non refundable deposit of £30 is a minimum requirement to book the course sent in with a completed booking form which can be obtained by contacting:
Gerry Daish on : 01223 209037
e-mail Gerald.Daish@CambridgeshireFA.com
If you are interested in this course and would like further details please contact us and we answer any queries you have.
REASONS WHY YOU MAY CONSIDER TAKING THIS COURSE
• How many teams provide specific coaching for their goalkeepers?
• Do keepers get a fair chance to play their best if they are not being coached keeping skills?
Why not give your goalkeeper(s) an edge over the others in the league by having a goalkeeping coach to concentrate on the keepers at your club. On passing this course your Goalkeeping coach will be equipped to:
• Coach basic individual techniques.
• Understand how to develop and improve the Goalkeepers’ technique.
• Plan and prepare progressive technical practices.
• Maintain the health and safety of the players and other coaches.
• Maintain the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football.
*Pre-Course Requirements :
Emergency First Aid (FA, St John’s or HSE approved),
FA Child Protection and Best Practice
Distance Learning / On Line:
The Soccer Parent
Football Administration
Laws of the game
* Candidates who currently hold these qualifications must produce their original certificates to be accredited prior to certification. Candidates who have not yet completed an emergency first aid or child protection course should book these FA courses prior to starting the Level 1 Goalkeeping award.
These are separate courses and are not included in the cost of the goalkeeping course.