Goalkeeping Coaching Level 1

• Candidates must be 16 years old or over with a wish to learn the basic "Technical" aspects of Goalkeeping.
• Those applying must hold as a minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football, valid emergency aid and safeguarding children certificates.

Course objectives:

On completion of the course the competent coach will be able 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

Theory Modules: 7 hours

1 hour: Course Introduction
3 hours: The "Key Technical Aspects of Goalkeeping"
3 hours: Long term player development (LTPD)

Distance/ Online Learning

• The Soccer Parent
• Football Administration
• Laws of the Game

Practical

• Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
• Footwork
• The "Set" position
• General handling techniques
• Diving saves - catching / deflecting / parrying
• Dealing with 1 v 1
• Dealing with crosses

Assessment:

• Completion of all theory and distance learning modules. 
• Practical Coaching assessment : 1 x 15 minute technical coaching practice.

Certification Award

• The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)

Next Course:

• Date: 6th, 7th & 14th May 2010
• Venue: Cobdown Sports & Social Club, Station Road, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6AU
• Times: All days 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Cost: £150.00