Coaching awards/badges

[Rookie]

Everyone likes to talk a good game, but I was wondering who has actually put the talk into practice and got their coaching awards.

Personally I completed the FA level 2 award back when I was at Uni but didn't take it any further. So we got any fully qualified coaches among us?

 

[Return of the Rev]

level one the baby sitting badge,my son has his level 2 hoping to do uefa B .

 

[mr sheen]

Level 2 plus youth modules and goalkeeping

 

[Seagulltonian]

For anyone who's done their badges, where do you start?

Have fancied get into coaching as I think my playing days are over

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

Level 1, doing my level 2 now.

For anyone who's done their badges, where do you start?

Have fancied get into coaching as I think my playing days are over

Go the Sussex County FA website, they have a section showing the next available courses.

 

[supaseagull]

For anyone who's done their badges, where do you start?

Have fancied get into coaching as I think my playing days are over

Contact me at mileoakwanderers@live.com

My names Rob and I can help you with details.

 

[Pickledegg]

For anyone who's done their badges, where do you start?

Have fancied get into coaching as I think my playing days are over

If you have played and confident about coaching, go straight to Level 2! Level 1 is very basic but ticks boxes.

The downside with coaching qualifications after Level 1 is time and money! But if you can afford the time off of work and can afford it Level 2 is the way forward! It is no gimme mind you, unlike Level 1, as a portfolio needs completing along with a practical assessment.

Level 3 (UEFA B) again has the same time and money constraints but is a lot more in depth, with a really thorough theory side to it and learning about phases of play, small sided games with more players than previous levels. Level 3 is tough to complete unless you are coaching a good standard of player as you need to be able to coach them to be able to 'get your subject out'! If the players are not good enough, it is doubtful this will happen!

Hope that this helps?!

 

[pipkin112]

Am I right in thinking that a UEFA A license is much more expensive in this country compared to other European countries?


Edit... Just found this on Wikipedia, and it is a lot more expensive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Pro_Licence

 

[supaseagull]

Am I right in thinking that a UEFA A license is much more expensive in this country compared to other European countries?


Edit... Just found this on Wikipedia, and it is a lot more expensive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Pro_Licence

All of the licences are more expensive and that's why we have a fewest percentage amount of qualified coaches in England compared to countries like Spain, Germany and France.

However, the biggest issue for me isn't the cost; it's the content. Anybody can pass the Level 1 course and there is no formal assessment required to pass an exam to do so. The content is very basic and in fact the entry level for qualified level a coaches should involve at least 30 hours coaching at grassroots level and should incorporate the FAYA Mod 1 content which is of far more benefit than L1.

 

[Whitley Bayster]

I'm a Level 1 coach and manage the mighty Tynemouth Utd U10s. I'm going to take Level 2 later this year. You are all correct in says that level 1 is very basic. You can pretty much turn up and pass. Nevertheless I enjoyed it and got quite a bit out of it and it does cover some key points when training kids and understanding their aspirations compared to some parents.

 

[phazza]

Everyone likes to talk a good game, but I was wondering who has actually put the talk into practice and got their coaching awards.

Personally I completed the FA level 2 award back when I was at Uni but didn't take it any further. So we got any fully qualified coaches among us?

i had the old 'prelim badge' which apparently would be a bit above the current level 2. in those days there were only 2 badges prelim and full.
although a lot is learnt doing these badges it doesn't mean a coach without them is no good. which ever way you do it, i believe getting the balance right between, teaching - skill, technique, effort, attitude and most emportantly enjoyment is what makes a good coach.

 

[Return of the Rev]

I'm a Level 1 coach and manage the mighty Tynemouth Utd U10s. I'm going to take Level 2 later this year. You are all correct in says that level 1 is very basic. You can pretty much turn up and pass. Nevertheless I enjoyed it and got quite a bit out of it and it does cover some key points when training kids and understanding their aspirations compared to some parents.

Heard of a league one manager helping out at a youth team,ended up cursing the kids calling them retards COACHING KIDS REQUIRES MORE THAN JUST BADGES

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Don't undervalue those people that show some level of commitment by doing Level 1. Everyone has to start somewhere and Level 1 is better than someone training kids without any qualification at all (other than being some Knowall fan).
Pity FIFA and the FA don't throw more money at it to improve the courses and make them cheaper.
I hope you get some qualification, find a good club to develop your skills and have an enjoyable time helping others developing theirs.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

It's a shame that SCFA is probably the hardest County FA when it comes to badges/courses etc.

Not enough evening and weekend courses, too many relying on participants taking time off work to complete the courses.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

I've got what probably aligns to the UEFA B in cricket with the ECB.

But not for footy sorry ....

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Do you have to be able to play football to get these? Serious question.

 

[Paddy B]

Do you have to be able to play football to get these? Serious question.

No not at all.

 

[Rookie]

Do you have to be able to play football to get these? Serious question.

Would say it helps so you can get involved in the practice drills etc but not a prerequisite

 

[phazza]

Do you have to be able to play football to get these? Serious question.

you do for level 2 or higher. you need to be able to demonstrate sometimes.

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Don't undervalue those people that show some level of commitment by doing Level 1. Everyone has to start somewhere and Level 1 is better than someone training kids without any qualification at all (other than being some Knowall fan).
Pity FIFA and the FA don't throw more money at it to improve the courses and make them cheaper.
I hope you get some qualification, find a good club to develop your skills and have an enjoyable time helping others developing theirs.

Is training/coaching by unqualified personel allowed by the FA? If so then I'm surprised, and disappointed.