L 1 to L 2 An introduction to

L 1 to L 2 An introduction to the 1 st 4 sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (F. A) John Hall Carnegie Coach Education – Leeds Beckett University

Tonight's Aims Are for you to understand… • The FA Coaching Pathway. • The Level 2 course format and content. • What Technique - Skill – Small Sided Game - Themed practices look like. • What “Principles of Play” are. • To help you make an informed decision on your next move.

The FA Level 2 The. FA. com

L 2 Pre-requisites • Over 16 • Current Emergency 1 st Aid Certificate • F. A. On Line Laws of the game module • F. A. Safeguarding Children Certificate

L 2 Course Aims Build on, support and develop your current knowledge. To help enable you to plan, prepare, organise and deliver safe, FUN appropriate, challenging coaching sessions for your players. To be able to reflect, evaluate to allow action planning for future sessions.

TARGETS The 4 Corners of Technical Psychological Social Physical Doesn’t Change! DEVELOPING TECHNIQUE INCREASING LEARNING THE PLAYER IMPROVING MOVEMENT ENJOYING FOOTBALL

Format Initial Training Programme Practical Demonstrations (you will be players) - Techniques - Skills - Game Related Practice (Small Sided Games) Theory - Small Group Work Written Tasks Observed Practice (coaching the group) - 1 x 20 minute Technique to Skill - 1 x 20 minute Game Related Practice - Tutor, Self, Peer Feedback

Technique to Skill (20 mins) SSG (20 mins) Themed (35 mins) Defending 1 v 1 – 2 v 2 Finishing Forward runs without the ball An e. g. of topic 1, 2 & 3

Level 2 - There are 16 Tasks • • • • Task 1 – Roles, Skills and Qualities of the Football Coach Task 2 – Information Needed to Plan Football Coaching Sessions Task 3 – Introduction to the (LTPD) Model and Planning Task 4 – Developing a Session Plan Task 5 – Accidents, Illnesses and Emergency Procedures Task 6 – Reporting Accidents Task 7 – Coaching Styles and Communication Task 8 – Observed Assessment of Practical Coaching #1 Task 9 – Session Evaluation and Self-reflection Task 10 – Equitable Practice and Codes of Conduct Task 11 – Nutritional Needs of Football Players Task 12 – Football Fitness Task 13 – Planning Four Linked and Progressive Coaching Sessions Task 14 – Planning Coaching Sessions Task 15 – The Coaching Experience Log Task 16 – Observed Assessment of Practical Coaching #2

Practical Syllabus Produce 8 sessions from the following: - • • • Attacking Principles Passing Support Play Ball-control Running with the ball Turning Dribbling Finishing Heading Goalkeeping Defending Principles Organised & Outnumbered

Your Coaching Sessions • Minimum of 8 coaching sessions from the course syllabus • Plus…… 4 linked sessions • Each session should be structured and written up on a session planner to include… Warm up – Technical – Skill – SSG – Cool Down • Evaluate all your sessions comprehensively

After the initial course………. In your own time COACH & Record a minimum 12 sessions Complete Tasks x 15 to ensure pack is completed, including current FA Emergency Aid & Safeguarding Certificates Support Days - Attend 2 x Practical & theory days. Final Assessment - 2 Days Observed Practice x 35 minutes A THEMED SESSION i. e. Technique - Skill - SSG Oral Interview Decision - Action Plan -

If you need another go. • 2 year period from the date of the course registration to be assessed or reassessed. • 1 st Assessment is included in the course fee. • There is a Re-assessment fee. • People ask about the PASS RATE!

‘whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t – you’re right’

What coaches have said… “need to have an OPEN mind” Get the areas right e. g. SSG defending headers have a wide pitch to allow crosses STEPS “Made some great friends who I will stay in contact with” “I love the fact that I I will use a variety of “I need to be wanted to try something, techniques e. g. more and wasn’t sure it would tactics board, demos, organised work, but you encouraged walk through to meet than before” me and told me to give it a players learning go, and it worked!” styles “Self “Don`t be scared to change reflection is things, if you think that they so aren't working as well as important” they could be” STEPS talk less There are so “We watch many benefits football differently of using a now” tactics board. “don`t be frightened to try new things” “Preparation, those who fail “When & how to to plan and prepare will intervene/interact struggle to deliver an with players” effective session” “By breaking down the topic into technique & skill I can see the benefits of opposed unopposed practice” “ALWAYS PLAN A SESSION”

“It's not one thing we do 100% better than anyone else, but 100 things we do 1% better than everyone else. ” John Hall 2015

PRACTICAL COACHING DELIVERY Preparation • Understand what the topic is and what the outcomes should be. • Complete a full Session Planner • Include warm up/cool down (you don't coach these) Practical delivery • Intro - H&S – Quick into Action - Coach – Debrief Evaluation • Complete your Evaluation ASAP while fresh

COACHING WITH STEPS • • • Space Size and type of area Task What do the players have to do Equipment Balls-Bibs-Cones-Goals People Players-Targets-Floaters-GK`s Safety At all times

Technique - Unopposed Definition: Ability to perform a given task Example: Passing, short, long, lofted etc. Develop Motor Skills/Coordination Developed by: Constant correct practice and repetitions

Skill – Opposed Definition: The ability to select and perform the correct technique under pressure. Decision Making Example: 3 v 1 keep ball Developed: Changing the pressure e. g. 4 v 2, decreasing the area. Skill involves the ability to link techniques e. g. “control” the ball before “passing” it.

L 2 Small Sided Game – 1 Directional Definition: 4 v 4 Can have GK`s, servers, floaters. Example: A game on an appropriate sized pitch. Developed: Conditions e. g. 1 touch finish Change pitch dimensions. Finish with FREEPLAY

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Level 2 Coaching Award John Hall 2015

Level 2 Coaching Level 2 Award Coaching Award John Hall 2015

Level 2 Coaching Level 2 Award Coaching Award John Hall 2015

Level 2 Coaching Level 2 Award Coaching Award John Hall 2015

Level 2 Coaching Level 2 Award Coaching Award John Hall 2015

Principles of Play The. FA. com

Principles of Play ATTACKING Create Maintain Exploit S P A C E DEFENDING Deny Restrict Predict

Final Assessment The. FA. com

Final Assessment… • Tasks all completed • Certificates Current • Log Book – Assessed • THEMED Topic Issued

ASSESSMENT 1 x 35 minutes Themed Session 1 -2 min. Introduction (no warm/cool down) 7 mins. TECNIQUE 7 mins. SKILL 15 mins SSG 3 mins Debrief

Tonight's Aims Revisted Do you to understand… • The FA Coaching Pathway? • The Level 2 course format and content? • What Technique - Skill – Small Sided Game - Themed practices look like? • What “Principles of Play” are? Are you in better position now to make an informed decision on your next move.

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