1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
Awarded in Partnership with The F.A. The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (L2CCF) is the next step towards becoming a recognised football coach.

The Certificate offers candidates a combination of practical experience and class based theory, to develop an understanding of the planning conducting and evaluation of ethical football coaching sessions.

Qualification Outline
This qualification is matched to the Level 2 National Occupational Standards for Coaching, Teaching and Instructing and sits at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. The qualification is recognised to contribute to the achievements of Part One of the UEFA 'B' Coaching Award.

Who should enrol?
Anybody over 17 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.

What will I learn?
On successfully achieving this recognised qualification candidates will be able to :

• develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process
• plan, conduct and evaluate a series of football coaching sessions
• coach the basic skills and techniques of football
• promote and establish positive working relationships at all levels
• ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment
• develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development
• promote the sport in positive and constructive manner
• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small sided games

How is the qualification assessed?
Candidates will be assessed via knowledge tests, projects, assignments and assessments of their practical coaching during the training. Following a period after the course, there is a further assessment of practical coaching ability and oral questions on performance, knowledge and understanding.

What is the duration of the qualification?
This qualification may be delivered and assessed on a part time or full time basis, it can take between 60 to 120 hours to complete.

This qualification provides an exciting opportunity for candidates to advance their practical team coaching skills. On successful completion of the Certificate, candidates are qualified to coach the skills and techniques of football to both adults and children. Each candidate is fully supported in developing his/her knowledge and skills during the qualification.

This Level 2 Course is run by your Local County FA. Paul's County FA is The Surrey County F.A. 

Course Dates Paul is aware of:

27 Jan 2010 - Winston Churchill School Sports Centre, GU21 8TL
05 Jul 2010 - The Warwick School REDHILL, RH1 4AD
13 Sep 2010 - Tooting & Mitcham FC, SM4 6BF

All the above courses are organised by The Surrey F.A. (Paul's Local County F.A.)
All are subject to availability and costs are £375 for a 1st4Sport FA level 2 Course. You will also need to attend  but do not forget you will also need to attend the following workshops:

• F.A. Emergency First Aid Aid (Fee £20)

• Safeguarding Children. (Fee £20)

• FA Learning - Laws of the Game Online module (Fee for Printed Certificate sent to you)

all the above courses Paul sourced from The Surrey FA Perhaps visit this link for up to date dates and details.

To book a course through the Surrey FA please click here