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CONTENTSCPD Requirements and Common Questions 4

National Conferences at St. George’s Park 6

Regional Conferences 8

National Events at St. George’s Park 11

National Level 1 & 2 Events at St. George’s Park 12

National Level 3 & 4 Events at St. George’s Park 13

National Goalkeeper Events at St. George’s Park 14

Regional Events 16

Regional Level 3 & 4 Events 17

Local County FA Licensed Coaches’ Club CPD Events 20

Local County FA Contacts 22

Online Learning For Level 1 & 2 Coaches 25

Online Learning For Level 3,4 & 5 Coaches 27

FA Learning Local Courses 29

FA Learning National Courses 30

Additional Learning Resources 32

The Boot Room 33

The FA Coach’s App 34

The Future Game 35

Focus X2 37

TACTX 38

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What is CPD? CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development.

Part of being an FA Licensed Coach is a commitment to CPD. It shows you are striving to be the best coach you can be and that you are trying to constantly improve your skills. It means committing to a minimum number of hours of training per year, depending on the level of coaching qualification held.

What are CPD hours? CPD hours are a measure of how many hours of relevant CPD you have done for your licensing level.

For example, if you do the FA Online Laws of the Game course as a Level 1 coach, you will be credited with three hours of CPD.

How many hours do I have to complete? All coaches are required to complete CPD hours in order to maintain their coaching licence. The number of hours that need to be completed depend on the level of qualification you hold (please see below).

Qualification Level Minumum CPD How OftenLevel One 3 hours

Seasonally (for season 2013/14 this must be completed within 1 August 2013 – 31 July 2014)

Level Two 5 hoursLevel Three 5 hoursLevel Four 5 hoursLevel Five 5 hours

How can I complete my CPD hours? CPD can be completed in different ways and The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club offers many ways of achieving this throughout the season.

Your CPD hours are achievable by completing one of FA Learning’s qualifications, attending a CPD workshop or completing one of our online courses.

Each CPD event is targeted at different levels of licensed coaches. Further information on all CPD opportunities are enclosed in the CPD programme.

Are all CPD events the same length? The majority of courses are more than five hours long, but specific events may be shorter and you may therefore be required to do more than one of them to reach the renewal limit.

How can I track my CPD hours? By accessing the ‘My Training’ Section on The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club website or by visiting member services via your County FA website.

After completing a course, the credits will automatically show on your record. It can take up to four weeks for the CPD hours to show on your record, but often it will be much quicker.

Why is CPD appropriate for different levels? CPD events will generally be accredited over a two level banding, so for example levels 1 & 2, 2 & 3 or 3 & 4. This is to ensure that all attendees holding this level can receive appropriate CPD opportunity, with the absolute assurance that it should be meaningful and relative to all attendees. This is a standardised format that covers all of the CPD providers in England, to ensure consistency and a quality assurance process.

How much does CPD cost? CPD costs vary according to the event you are attending. For example an FA Learning national course would cost significantly more than an online course. CPD is not designed to add additional costs to coaches but to recognise the work that coaches are doing and to strive for constant improvement. Most of the CPD events offered by CFA’s are free of charge.

Will there be local CPD events throughout the year? Yes. There will be numerous locally organised CPD events across the country, run by County FAs and delivered by FA Staff or other stakeholders. These events will count towards your CPD hours and are typically free of charge.

Can CPD be completed online? Yes. There will be special webinars and online events held throughout season 2013/14 enabling you to complete your CPD online. You might also be able to complete some online courses, if the content is relevant to your licensing level.

I have just renewed my FA Emergency First Aid and FA Safeguarding Children, will this qualify as my CPD? No. Please be aware that as The FA Emergency First Aid and FA Safeguarding Children qualifications are pre-requisites of the FA Licensed Coaches’ Club, completing these courses will not count towards your CPD requirement.

Can CPD hours be rolled over? No. CPD hours cannot be rolled over. Being an FA Licensed Coach ensures that you are consistently keeping yourself in date and therefore you will need to complete the pre-requisite amount of CPD hours each season. The licence criteria for renewal states that you have to complete the required amount of CPD before you are allowed to renew. CPD is seasonal as we need to ensure we engage with coaches regularly.

What will happen if I do not complete the required CPD? You will not be able to re-licence until the required CPD has been completed. If you then complete your CPD hours after 1 August and then re-licence you will still be required to complete the required amount of CPD for that season to be able to renew for the next season (i.e. it does not count for both seasons).

When and how can I renew? All coaches will be sent renewal invitations from 1 June each season to renew for the following season starting on the 1 August. Please note once you have renewed your licence for the following season your CPD hours will revert back to zero as this is a seasonal requirement.

T: 0844 980 8212 F: 01283 576201 E: FALicenceQuery@TheFA.com TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClub

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“CPD is a pivotal part of being an FA Licensed Coach and I would like to urge you to book your place on one of our 2013/14 events, which are brimming with fresh and exciting learning opportunities.” Lisa Hollis FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Manager

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98% of coaches found The FA

Licensed Coaches’ Club Conference – ‘Shaping the Future’ 2012 beneficial

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The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club December Conference 2013 We are pleased to announce this year’s FA Licensed Coaches’ Club national conference will take place from Saturday 14 – Monday 16 December 2013 at St. George’s Park.

The conference will give coaches of all levels (1-5) of the game the chance to observe some of football’s top coaches whose experience will provide invaluable knowledge for all who attend.

Further details on the conference programme as well as information on how to book your place will be announced shortly.

Until then, make sure you save the date for what is set to be a major highlight in The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club calendar by registering your interest here.

To view sessions from The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Conference – ‘Shaping the Future’ 2012 please visit the ‘coaching’ section of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club website.

Goalkeeper Conference 2014 ‘The No.1 Event!’ - We are pleased to confirm this will be an annual event in The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club calendar. Further details will be released in the New Year.

To view sessions from The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Goalkeeper Conference - ‘The No.1 Event!’ 2013 please visit the ‘coaching’ section of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club website.

Future Conferences 2014 We are looking to expand our CPD programme to include additional conference dates for all of our coaches. Keep an eye out at www.TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClub for these exciting new opportunities throughout this season.

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SAVE THE DATEWe are excited to confirm a brand new CPD opportunity for FA Licensed Coaches, new for season 2013/14.

Each region will now have to hold a one-day regional conference, allowing coaches (levels 1-4) to obtain their CPD for the season.

Whilst the course content programmes are yet to be confirmed, please keep the dates in your diary for these exciting new events. Further information as well as details on how to book your place will be announced at a later date.

REGIONAL CONFERENCES

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club North East & Yorkshire Region Conference 11/04/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club London Region Conference 13/05/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club South East Region Conference 18/05/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club West Midlands Region Conference 24/05/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club South West Region (1) Conference – Devon/Cornwall 31/05/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club South West Region (2) Conference – Somerset/Dorset 01/06/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club North West Region Conference 07/06/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club South West Region (3) Conference – Gloucestershire/Wiltshire 14/06/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club East Region Conference 29/06/2014

FA Licensed Coaches’ Club East Midlands Region Conference 09/05/2014

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that we expect. Coaches must set their own standards and targets to help

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level.” Jamie Houchen

Head of FA Learning

“The conference was fantastic! The great organisation ensured this ran seamlessly with honest, open and approachable staff ensuring we could all experience this world class facility whilst studying appropriate and relevant topics.”Tim Dittmer FA Licensed Level 4 Coach

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Regular attendance at FA Licensed Coaches’ Club CPD Events is integral to your development as a coach.

The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club CPD events provide the opportunity to observe some of The FA’s top coaches in action as well as giving you the chance to develop a network with fellow coaches.

All national CPD events will take place at St. George’s Park, The FA’s national football centre, giving coaches the chance to use the facilities on site.

National Football Centre: Centrally located in the heart of Staffordshire, St. George’s Park is the home for England’s 24 national teams. With 11 outdoor pitches, a full-size indoor 3G pitch, a suite of rehabilitation and sports science areas, an indoor Futsal sports hall and two on-site hotels, St. George’s Park provides world-class facilities for both players and coaches.

Sports Medicine Centre: Perform at St. George’s Park is a world-class sports medicine, rehabilitation and human performance facility. Included amongst the centre’s cutting-edge facilities and services are: anti-gravity treadmill, altitude centre, under-water treadmill and hydrotherapy suite, strength and conditioning gym, biomechanical assessments and applied GPS and heart-rate monitors. Bespoke packages are available as well as other services.

Accommodation: With two on-site hotels to choose from our innovative concept provides options to suit any budget. Our Hampton by Hilton hotel offers a relaxed casual experience for a more budget conscious guest, while the stylish and elegant Hilton Hotel offers a more luxurious experience for all.

Education: The Education wing, located on the ground floor of the Hilton Hotel offers 14 fully air-conditioned meeting rooms along with a state-of- the -art fixed seated lecture theater, a 500-seated ballroom and a football library. All meeting rooms have natural daylight, blackout facilities and are equipped with plasma screens ready to present your vital information.

NATIONAL EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE’S PARK

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01283 576200sgpenquiries@thefa.comTheFA.com/sgpFollow us @StGeorgesPark

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To book onto one of our national level 3 and 4 CPD events please click on the relevant course code where you can apply with your FAN and password. Alternatively please click here to view all events.

Course Code

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Price for non-licensed coach

LCCN-34-1 10/09/2013 6.30-9.30PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00LCCN-34-2 14/11/2013 10-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00LCCN-34-3 25/01/2014 10-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00LCCN-34-4 13/03/2014 6.30-9.30PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00LCCN-34-5 03/05/2014 10-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00LCCN-34-6 21/06/2014 9.30-12.30PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00

Course Content: The final details and programme for these events are currently being finalised. As soon as further information has been confirmed this will be released.

Course Tutors: The tutors for these events are in the process of being confirmed, further details will follow shortly.

Please note: These courses are for level 3 & 4 coaches. Coaches of any level may attend, however CPD is only applicable for level 3 & 4 coaches.

Level 3 & 4 2012/13 presentations now available

To book onto one of our national level 1 and 2 CPD events please click on the relevant course code where you can apply with your FAN and password. Alternatively please click here to view all events.

Course Code

Date Timings Hours Accredited

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LCCN-12-1 26/08/2013 6.30-9.30PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00LCCN-12-2 06/10/2013 10-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00LCCN-12-3 22/12/2013 10-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00LCCN-12-4 03/02/2014 6.30-9.30PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00LCCN-12-5 19/04/2014 2-5PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00LCCN-12-6 21/06/2014 9.30-12.30PM 3 St. George’s Park £15.00 £30.00

Course Content: The final details and programme for these events are currently being finalised. As soon as further information has been confirmed this will be released.

Course Tutors: The tutors for these events are in the process of being confirmed, further details will follow shortly.

Please note: These courses are for level 1 & 2 coaches. Coaches of any level may attend, however CPD is only applicable for level 1 & 2 coaches.

Level 1 & 2 2012/13 presentation now available

NATIONAL LEVEL 1 & 2 EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE’S PARK

Supporting CreativityA look at how supporting creativity can broaden a child’s educational experiences as well as their capacity for learning.

Full Article

Skill DevelopmentA series of practices that are designed to boost players’ skill development.

Full Article

NATIONAL LEVEL 3 & 4 EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE’S PARK

From inside La MasiaInsight into the workings of FC Barcelona’s famed Academy, La Masia.

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England U17’s modern trendsEngland U17s modern trends plus playing through the attacking thirds.

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NATIONAL GOALKEEPER EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE’S PARK

To book onto one of our national goalkeeper CPD events please click on the relevant course code where you can apply with your FAN and password. Alternatively please click here to view all events.

Level 1, 2 Goalkeeper Event: Course Code

Date Timings Hours Accredited

Venue Price for licensed coach

Price for non-licensed coach

LCCNGK-12-1 06/07/2014 10.00-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00

Course Content: Development of goalkeeper coaches and goalkeepers at the foundation (5-11) and development (12-16) phases.

Course Tutors: Martin Thomas, FA National Coach and Head of Goalkeeper Coaching Education & Simon Smith, FA National Goalkeeper Coach (Youth)

Please note: This course is for Level 1 & 2 coaches. Coaches of any level may attend, however CPD is only applicable for level 1 & 2 coaches.

Level 3, 4 Goalkeeper Event: Course Code

Date Timings Hours Accredited

Venue Price for licensed coach

Price for non-licensed coach

LCCNGK-34-1 13/07/2014 10-4PM 5 St. George’s Park £25.00 £50.00

Course Content: Development of goalkeeper coaches and goalkeepers highlighting the transition from youth football to senior football.

Course Tutors: Martin Thomas, FA National Coach and Head of Goalkeeper Coaching Education & Simon Smith, FA National Goalkeeper Coach (Youth).

Please note: This course is for Level 3 & 4 coaches. Coaches of any level may attend, however CPD is only applicable for level 3 & 4 coaches.

“As a coach you have to upgrade, update and up skill, CPD gives you the opportunity to do this, getting the qualification is only the start of the journey, CPD is the fuel” Martin Thomas FA National Coach and Head of Goalkeeper Coaching Education

“Real life drills delivered by experienced, quality coaches are always

good to learn from and they set the benchmark to aim for.”

Mark Blackburn FA Licensed Level 1 Coach

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LEVEL 3 & 4 REGIONAL EVENTSTo book onto one of our regional level 3 and 4 CPD events please click on the relevant course code where you can apply with your FAN and password. Alternatively please click here to view all events.

Course Code Date Timings Hours Accredited

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LCCR-34-1 27/10/2014 10-4PM 5 London £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-2 20/10/2013 10-4PM 5 South East £25.00 £50.00

LCCN-34-3 02/03/2014 10-4PM 5 South West £25.00 £50.00

LCCN-34-4 18/02/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 London £15.00 £30.00

LCCN-34-5 20/02/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 North East & Yorkshire

£15.00 £30.00

LCCR-34-6 03/03/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 North West £15.00 £30.00

LCCR-34-7 16/03/2014 10-4PM 5 East Midlands £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-8 16/03/2014 10-4PM 5 North West £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-9 23/03/2014 10-4PM 5 West Midlands £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-10 24/03/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 East £15.00 £30.00

LCCR-34-11 24/03/2014 18.30-21.30PM

5 South East £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-12 30/03/2014 10-4PM 5 South West £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-13 23/04/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 East Midlands £15.00 £30.00

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To book onto one of our regional level 3 and 4 CPD events please click on the relevant course code where you can apply with your FAN and password. Alternatively please click here to view all events.

Course Code Date Timings Hours Accredited

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LCCR-34-14 27/04/2014 10-4PM 5 East £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-15 15/05/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 South West £15.00 £30.00

LCCR-34-16 12/05/2014 18.30-21.30PM

3 West Midlands £15.00 £30.00

LCCR-34-17 18/05/2014 10-4PM 5 East £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-18 25/05/2014 10-4PM 5 North West £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-19 30/05/2014 10-4PM 5 North East & Yorkshire

£25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-20 30/05/2014 10-4PM 5 West Midlands £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-21 01/06/2014 10-4PM 5 South East £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-22 08/06/2014 10-4PM 5 East Midlands £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-23 18/06/2014 10-4PM 5 London £25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-24 22/06/2014 10-4PM 5 North East & Yorkshire

£25.00 £50.00

LCCR-34-25 22/06/2014 10-4PM 3 South East £15.00 £30.00

Course Content: The final details and programme for these events are currently being finalised. As soon as further information has been confirmed this will be released.

Course Tutors: These sessions will be delivered by the region’s FA National Coach Educator, FA Regional Coach Development Managers and a range of guest speakers.

Please note: These courses are for Level 3 & 4 coaches. Coaches of any level may attend, however CPD is only applicable for level 3 & 4 coaches.

“CPD is a fundamental part of coach and tutor development, it should be seen as a must for all coaches and tutors who wish to become the best that they can be or aspire to be the best. CPD should be relevant to the individuals needs and appropriate for their own personal development, without CPD coaches and tutors are likely to stagnate or stifle their own learning.” Geoff Pike FA Head of Coaching Awards

LEVEL 3 & 4 REGIONAL EVENTS

95% of coaches found their CPD event

informative with content building on their existing knowledge

“We should all be striving to be the best we

can. The FA has to send out a really strong message regarding

the value of continuous development. Watch, learn but also question – we need a generation of coaches who are independent thinkers and who understand teaching and learning.”

Pete Sturgess, FA National Development Coach (5-11)

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There are a number of County FA CPD events each season, these will vary in duration, topics and the levels at which they are appropriate for. All counties should host a minimum of four events per season each of which will be FREE for FA Licensed Coaches.

Please click on your region to see what events we currently have registered near you.

LOCAL COUNTY FA LICENSED COACHES’ CLUB CPD EVENTS

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* Region also includes Middlesex, Amateur Football Alliance, Armed Forces and Channel Islands

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Amateur Football Alliance www.amateur-fa.com Tel: 020 8733 2613Army FA www.armyfa.com Tel: 01252 348571/4Bedfordshire FA www.bedfordshirefa.com Tel: 01582 565 111Berks and Bucks FA www.berks-bucksfa.com Tel: 01367242 099Birmingham FA www.birminghamfa.com Tel: 0121 357 4279Cambridgeshire FA www.cambridgeshirefa.com Tel: 01223 209 020Cheshire FA www.cheshirefa.com Tel: 01606 871166Cornwall FA www.cornwallfa.com Tel: 01208 269 010Cumberland FA www.cumberlandfa.com Tel: 01900 872 310Derbyshire FA www.derbyshriefa.com Tel: 01332 361 422Devon FA www.devonfa.com Tel: 01626 332 077Dorset FA www.dorestfa.com Tel: 01202 682 375Durham FA www.durhamfa.com Tel: 0191 387 2929East Riding FA www.eastridingfa.com Tel: 01482 221 158Essex FA www.essexfa.com Tel: 01245 465 271Gloucestershire FA www.gloucestershirefa.com Tel: 01454 615 888Guernsey FA www.guernseyfa.com Tel: 01481 200 443

Hampshire FA www.hampshirefa.com Tel: 01256 853 000Herefordshire FA www.herefordshirefa.com Tel: 01432 342179Hertfordshire FA www.hertfordshirefa.com Tel: 01462 677622Huntingdonshire FA www.huntingdonshirefa.com Tel: 01480 414 422Isle of Man FA www.isleofmanfa.com Tel: 01624 615 576Jersey FA www.jerseyfa.com Tel: 01534 449 765Kent FA www.kentfa.com Tel: 01622 792 140Lancashire FA www.lancashirefa.com Tel: 01772 626 000Leicestershire FA www.leicestershirefa.com Tel: 0116 286 7828Lincolnshire FA www.lincolnshirefa.com Tel: 0844 967 0708Liverpool FA www.liverpoolfa.com 0151 523 4488London FA www.londonfa.com Tel: 0870 774 3010Manchester FA www.manchesterfa.com Tel: 0161 203 2990Middlesex FA www.middlesexfa.com Tel: 020 8515 1919Norfolk FA www.norfolkfa.com Tel: 01603 704 050 Northamptonshire FA www.northamptonshirefa.com Tel: 01604 670 741North Riding FA www.northridingfa.com Tel: 01642 717 770

Northumberland FA www.northumberlandfa.com Tel: 0191 270 0700Nottinghamshire FA www.nottinghamshirefa.com Tel: 0115 983 7400 Oxfordshire FA www.oxfordshirefa.com Tel: 01993 778 586RAF FA www.royalairforcefa.com Tel: 01993 895 559 Royal Navy FA www.royalnavyfa.com Tel: 023 9272 2671Sheffield FA www.sheffieldfa.com Tel: 0114 241 4999Shropshire FA www.shropshirefa.com Tel: 01743 362 769Somerset FA www.somersetfa.com Tel: 01458 832 359Staffordshire FA www.staffordshirefa.com Tel: 01785 256 994Suffolk FA www.suffolkfa.com Tel: 01449 616 606 Surrey FA www.surreyfa.com Tel: 01372 373 543Sussex FA www.sussexfa.com Tel: 01903 753 547Westmorland FA www.westmorlandfa.com Tel: 01539 730 946West Riding FA www.wrcfa.com Tel: 0113 282 1222Wiltshire FA www.wiltshirefa.com Tel: 01793 468 047Worcestershire FA www.worcestershirefa.com Tel: 01905 827 137

LOCAL COUNTY FA CONTACTS

“No matter what level we work at, to be an effective coach we need to be continually learning and developing. As coaches we need to take responsibility for our own learning and become students of the game.” Les Howie Head of Grassroots Coaching

96.2% of coaches would recommend

attending a CPD Event

“Investing in your personal development is

key to evolving as a professional football coach. Personal Development

is more than just enrolling on a course - It is about constantly immersing yourself in a world of learning and education. The more

that I learn the more I realise how much I don’t know.” Tom Hartley,

FA Project Manager and FA Licensed Level 3 Coach

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Completing digital football courses with FA Learning is an easy and convenient way for you to complete your CPD and further your knowledge as a coach.

You can start at any time, and complete the course at your convenience. Please ensure that when selecting a course for your CPD, that your chosen online course is appropriate for your licence level.

Please see details of each online course below and the hours this will accredit to each licence level.

Online Soccer Camp Coach Course Outline: This course aims to give you a good understanding of what is involved in organising and running a camp.  It will cover everything that you will need to know in order to run a camp as well as how to keep it relevant to different age ranges. CPD accredited for levels: 1 CPD hours: 4 hours Cost: £4.95

Online Laws of the Game Course Outline: After covering these modules you will have a good understanding of the rules and laws of the game that are in place to ensure it’s both safe and fair for the teams. You will cover the pre-match checks that are done before the game and who they are done by as well as looking at the rulings in the game and how they are enforced. CPD accredited for levels: 1 CPD hours: 3 hours Cost: FREE

Online Futsal Laws of the Game Course Outline: The course takes you through everything from the rules and how they are enforced to how a pitch is set up. By the end of the course you will have a good knowledge and understanding of the futsal game.  CPD accredited for levels: 1 CPD hours: 3 hours Cost: FREE

Online Coaching Children Course Outline: This course aims to give you a good understanding of how to work with different age ranges of children, along with having a good idea of how best to coach the age ranges.  Also you will look at how to spot changes in children, how these changes affect the children themselves and how to adapt the training sessions to match these changes. CPD accredited for levels: 1 & 2 CPD hours: 2 hours Cost: £4.95

Online Fitness in Football Course Outline: This interactive course will allow you to work through its 10 modules. While covering the modules you will go through the key components and principals involved and how these can make a difference in a team’s performance. Also you will look at what principles should be developed in a training session dependant on age, gender etc.    CPD accredited for levels: 1 & 2 CPD hours: 6 hours Cost: £14.95 

Online Running a Club – Club Administration Course Outline: The course is designed to give you an introduction on how to run a club and what is involved.  After covering the modules you will have an understanding of who is needed and what they need to do in their roles in order to run a club. CPD accredited for levels: 1 & 2 CPD hours: 2 hours Cost: £4.95

Online Respect for Coaches Course Outline: This interactive course aims to give you a full understanding of respect and youth coaching across the game. CPD accredited for levels: 1 & 2 CPD hours: 2 hours Cost: FREE

ONLINE LEARNING FOR LEVEL 1 & 2 COACHES

ONLINE LEARNING

online courses were completed last season

15,000

“Throughout the 2013/14 season the FA Learning Digital Team will work to support coaches through formal and informal learning opportunities. A new online course catalogue will be developed, along with a more accessible website to host it on, which will deliver rich and engaging online courses covering a wide variety of subjects.”Darren Sandbach, Digital Learning Manager

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Online Planning, Preparing and Evaluation Coaching Sessions in Football Course Outline: This course will help you plan your coaching session by showing you how to organise and keep your sessions safe.  Also, it will give you some ideas regarding evaluating and action planning for the future, meaning that you and your players get the most out of each training session. CPD accredited for levels: 1 & 2 CPD hours: 2 hours Cost: £4.95 

Online Player and Match Analysis Course Outline: This course will take you through the reasons why match analysis is an important aspect of good coaching and help you identify what to analyse. Also you will learn how to analyse the key factors and then how to use that analysis successfully to create a good coaching session. CPD accredited for levels: 1 & 2 CPD hours: 2 hours Cost: £4.95

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The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club has combined with The LMA – The League Managers Association – to provide you with an exclusive online option to retain your FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Membership Status at a discount price.

The LMA School of Football Management provides two e-learning courses which are recognised by The Football Association as an option to complete CPD for level 3,4 and 5 coaches. These courses are offered at an exclusive on-going discount of 20 % for FA Licensed Coaches.

The courses are designed for active learners committed to their own continued professional development who can organise their own self-directed learning in a flexible format via the internet. Each course will take at least 15 hours to complete but learners can complete the course over a period of time.

There are two courses in the LMA School of Football Management.

LMA Course Details Price CPD AccreditationCreating a culture of excellence

This course is made up from 6 modules looking at: Increasing your awareness of ‘What is a Culture of Excellence’, reflecting on your own Strengths and Weaknesses, developing a set of values, establishing realistic objectives, knowing how to achieve these objectives and improving your communication. For further information click here

To buy this course at the FA Licensed Coaches Discount Price of £119 (saving £30) click here

15 hours for levels 3,4 & 5 coaches

Evaluating performance

This course aims to provide learners with greater knowledge and understanding with regard to the following aspects of Performance Evaluation: WHAT to evaluate in match performance, HOW to evaluate match performance and HOW to USE Data and Information. For further information click here

To buy this course at the FA Licensed Coaches Discount Price of £159 (saving £40) click here

15 hours for levels 3,4 & 5 coaches

Should you have any queries regarding these courses please contact the LMA on: T: 01926 831 556 E: lma@lmasecure.com

ONLINE LEARNING FOR LEVEL 3, 4 & 5 COACHES

To book on to one of our online courses please follow the process below:

• Log in to your County FA website. e.g. London FA (www.LondonFA.com) and then click Members’ Services at the top right hand side of the screen.

• Click Member Login and enter your FAN and Password.

• Click My Football on the left hand side of the screen.

• If you haven’t logged into your County FA site before you may need to accept the terms and conditions to continue, you can do this by clicking on Terms and Conditions under ‘Alerts’ on the right hand side of the screen and ticking the ‘I agree’ box before submitting.

• Now click My Football again.

• Then click Online Courses below.

• You should now be able to view all of the above online courses.

Once logged in, the course will track your progress so that you can continue at any time. Should you have any technical difficulties with any of our courses please contact our online course team at OnlineCourseQuery@TheFA.com.

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Core Coaching Qualifications

FA Learning and County FA’s administer a number of courses which will qualify as your CPD. To book onto one of these courses please click here or contact your local county FA (p.22). CPD accreditation details for each course can be found below, please ensure you select a course that is relevant CPD for your licence level.

Please note: Your CPD for FA Learning local courses will be updated around the point of certification. Should you have any problems with this please contact the hosting County FA.

FA LEARNING LOCAL COURSES

FA Youth

Award Module 1 - Developing the

Environment (32 Hours CPD)

L1, 2, 3 Coach Only

FA LEARNING

Additional Coaching Course Provision

FA Youth

Award Module 2 – Developing the

Practice (32 Hours of CPD)

L1, 2, 3 Coach Only

1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in

Coaching Football (32 Hours CPD) L1 Coach Only

1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in

Coaching Football (75 Hours CPD) L1, 2 Coach Only

FA Level 1 Certificate in

Coaching Adult Football

(10 Hours CPD) L1 Coach Only

FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award

(Level 1) (24 Hours CPD) L1 Coach Only

FA Goalkeeping

Coaching Certificate (Level 2)

(24 Hours CPD) L1, 2 Coach Only

Introduction to Futsal

(24 Hours CPD) L1, 2 Coach Only

FA Coaching Futsal – A

Beginners Guide (6 Hours CPD)

L1, 2 Coach Only

FA Junior Football Leaders Course

(Students) (No CPD)

FA Level 2 Award in

Leadership Through Football

(75 Hours CPD) L1 Coach Only

FA Coaching Deaf Footballers

(6 Hours CPD) L1, 2, 3 Coach Only

FA Coaching Blind Footballers

(6 Hours CPD) L1, 2, 3 Coach Only

FA Coaching Disabled

Footballers (6 Hours CPD)

L1, 2, 3 Coach Only

Youth Coaching Qualifications

Open Entry

Open Entry Open Entry

Open Entry Open Entry Open Entry

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FA Learning coordinates a number of regional and national courses which will qualify as your CPD. To book onto one of these courses please click here or contact FA Learning directly via phone 0844 980 8212 or email FALearningSupport@TheFA.com. CPD accreditation details for each course can be found below, please ensure you select a course that is relevant CPD for your licence level.

Please note: The point at which your CPD for FA Learning national courses updates varies dependant on the qualification. For clarification please contact FA Learning.

FA LEARNINGNATIONAL COURSES

“Achieving qualifications at whatever level takes time and commitment. Having passed the initial coaching qualification, it is vital to follow an appropriate CPD programme which enhances your long term development as a coach and keeps your qualification validated. Finding the right CPD course to continually challenge your thinking, whilst furthering your knowledge and experience, will ultimately benefit you in your pursuit to become a better coach.”John Peacock, Head of Coaching

96.8% of coaches found their tutors

knowledgeable and informative

FA Academy Managers Licence

(40 Hours CPD) L4, 5 Coach Only

Additional Coaching Course Provision FA Developing

Defenders (24 Hours CPD)

L3, 4, 5 Coach Only

FA UEFA Pro Licence

(200 Hours CPD) L4, 5 Coach Only

FA Goalkeeping A Licence

(24 Hours CPD) L3, 4 Coach Only

Youth Coaching Qualifications

Core Coaching Qualifications

FA Developing Midfielders

(24 Hours CPD) L3, 4, 5 Coach Only

FA Developing Forwards

(24 Hours CPD) L3, 4, 5 Coach Only

FA Goalkeeping B Licence

(24 Hours CPD) L3, 4 Coach Only

FA UEFA A Licence (120 Hours CPD) L3, 4 Coach Only

FA UEFA B Licence (120 Hours CPD) L2, 3 Coach Only

FA Youth Award (Advanced)

(168 total Hours CPD) L3, 4, 5 Coach Only

FA Youth Award Module

3 - Developing the player

(32 Hours CPD) L1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Coach

Only

UEFA A Prep (8 Hours CPD) L3

Module 3 Assessment (No CPD)

“As the game of football

continues to change and evolve, the demands on players

and coaches alike changes with it. CPD opportunities provide a valuable platform for education, self reflection, sharing experience

and good practice to support the growth of the game. Current & future coaches, players and support staff are all key drivers in taking the

game to the next level at every level.” Lois Fidler, WPD Centre Manager

and FA Licensed Level 4 Coach

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Behind every great football team stands an inspirational coach or manager. The Boot Room, the official magazine of The FA’s Licensed Coaches’ Club, recognises the contribution of coaches to the development of English football.

The magazine includes interviews with top coaches and managers, a variety of the latest coaching articles and features, as well as coaching practices, technical content and study visit reports.The print version of The Boot Room is available to purchase at £4 per issue or £12 for a seasonal subscription from TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClub.The Boot Room is also available as a digital subscription on Apple Newsstand and Android devices.By going digital, coaches will receive all three issues in a season and all available back issues for only £6.99.

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The Evolving Role of the Goalkeeper

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Wolves manager, Mick McCarthy, talks frankly about the lessons

he’s learned from the game.

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How Spain have risen to global

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Club and Country

How Spain have risen to global

The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Magazine | Issue 05. December 2012

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for development, the Olympics and how she wants

England to be the leading nation in women's football

"I won't ever assume I can stop learning"

The Evolving Role of the Goalkeeper

The Evolving Role of the GoalkeeperA big part of it is

treating people how

I want to be treated”

Wolves manager, Mick McCarthy, talks frankly about the lessons

A big part of it is

treating people how

I want to be treated”

Wolves manager, Mick McCarthy, talks frankly about the lessons

England Women's National Coach talks about her thirst England Women's National Coach talks about her thirst

for development, the Olympics and how she wants for development, the Olympics and how she wants

England to be the leading nation in women's footballEngland to be the leading nation in women's football

"I won't ever assume I can stop can stop learning"

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The Old Trafford way

THE FA COACH’S APPGiving you the power to create, edit and share practices

Already a leading provider of iPad based football session planning apps, i-Drills joins Performance Innovation (Focus X2 analysis software) and TactX (animated session builder) in supporting The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club through the provision of technology.

The all new FA Coach’s App will give you the power to create and edit practices and sessions and to export and share these with your players, assistants and parents.

Building on the success of i-Drills’ first app the powerful platform has also been extended to enable you to share practices privately through the CoachMates network, as well giving you access to a public global network of practices through the subscription based TransferMarket.

In addition, FA Licensed Coaches will benefit from free, exclusive practices and sessions – delivered direct to their tablets as they are published by the team at St. George’s Park as well as unlimited FREE CoachMates invites.

For more information please click here.

Darren Sandbach, Digital Learning Manager at FA Learning, said:

“This new initiative with i-Drills represents a significant step forward in how we engage with and support our coaches on the coaching pathway.

By directly linking key features to the learning process as well as enabling coaches to come together and share ideas and best practice, they can be certain they’ll get a quality product that directly supports their needs through content and capabilities.”

The FA Coach’s App is available on Apple iOS. An Android version is currently under review ahead of development.

A Guide for Young Player Development in Professional Football

The Future Game – Elite is the blueprint for the future of football in this country, outlining the anticipated requirements of young players aspiring to play the game at the highest levels in the future.

This book includes:• TheFA’splayingandcoachingphilosophy• Guidelinesforplayerdevelopmentin age-specific sections

There are over 100 practice sessions included in this 275-page guide, all of which have been worked up collaboratively with expert coaches from the professional game.

Price: £20.00To order, visit:www.FALearningShop.comor contact: 0113 279 1395enquiries@FALearningShop.com

THE FUTURE GAME - 3D ANIMATIONSTechnical Guide for Young Player DevelopmentThe FA Licensed Coaches’ Club have partnered with TactX, a 3D coaching animation tool used on UEFA’s training ground website, to animate the practice syllabus from The Future Game, The FA Technical Guide For Young Player Development.

Over 100 age-appropriate practice sessions are included, each with downloadable practice progressions and key coaching points. Session plans can be transferred to other devices.

Price: £9.99

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR YOUNG PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

THE FUTURE GAME

THE FUTURE GAME - ELITE

© copyright 2012

The Future Game

THE FUTURE GAME

FA LearningSt George’s Park, Po Box 8012, Burton-Upon-TrentDE14 9JA

Telephone:0870 850 0424

E-mail:FALearningsupport@TheFA.com

Visit:TheFA.com/FALearning

FA Learning Hotline 0870 850 0424

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR YOUNG PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

THE FUTURE GAMEThe Future Game DVD rom includes:

• Age-appropriate categories 5-11, 12-16, 17-21• Over 90 minutes of animated coaching practices

Coaching practices are applicable to both grassroots and elite coaches working with male and female players. See The Future Game guides for an outline of how to individualise the practice content in line with the needs of your players.

100 3D Future Game coaching practice animations produced using UEFA TactX animation softwareAnim

ated Coaching Practices

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Usually £954 Available to FA Licensed Coaches for ONLY £60Focus X2 is one of the world’s most popular analysis software solutions and is now an essential tool in coaching and education programmes in more than 60 countries.

The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club has worked with Performance Innovation to provide you with the opportunity to purchase their Focus X2 analysis software at a massively reduced price. As an FA Licensed Coach you are entitled to an exclusive discount of over 95%, reducing the cost from £954 down to just £60.

This software has been designed by coaches, for coaches, and can be used to develop performance in any sport. It provides a range of unique and powerful analysis tools that allow the coach to;

• ‘Tag’andtheninstantlyviewanyaspectofindividualorteamperformanceofinterest

• Automaticallycreate‘Highlights’moviesofanyaspectofperformance

• Automaticallygenerateinvaluablestatisticaldata

Focus X2 plays a crucial role in helping coaches develop players by providing a more complete and accurate ‘picture’ of performance than ever before.

The flexible, easy-to-use design enables both tactical and technical aspects of performance to be analysed more effectively than ever before.

Focus X2 is a great tool for those in the business of developing performance, and The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club is pleased to be able to provide this offer to members.

Who is the software for?

• Coachesandtheirathletesateverylevelofsport

• Teachersandtheirstudents

• CollegeandUniversitydepartments

• SchoolandCollege/Universityathleticprogrammes

• Performanceanalysts

• SportsScienceandresearchstaff

For more information about Performance Innovation and their range of products please visit: PerformanceInnovation.net

To redeem this offer you will need a unique discount code which you should receive by email within a week of joining The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club. If you have not yet received this code please call 0844 980 8212 or email FALicenceQuery@TheFA.com

ANALYSIS SOFTWARE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT SAVE £894!

Please note FA Learning and The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club are unable to offer direct technical support for Focus X2 and any contract of sale you enter is directly between you and Performance Innovation.

THE FUTURE GAME - GRASSROOTSThe FA Technical Guide for Young Player Development

Complete with over 200 age-appropriate coaching practices and DVD, The Future Game – Grassroots 3-part box-set provides a guide to The FA’s playing and coaching philosophy for grassroots football.

“The Future Game philosophy is something we want all coaches in this country to adopt as we work towards developing effective coaches and players for the future,” explained Sir Trevor Brooking, Director of Football Development, The FA.

Over the 350 detailed pages grassroots coaches are given extensive practical tips for capturing their players’ imagination and igniting their enthusiasm for the game.

The Future Game – Grassroots is packed with expert research on young players and is filled with advice on:• How to create a positive learning environment• Nurturing a development mindset• Opportunity and birth bias issues• How to manage young players’ behaviour

Price: £29.99

To order your copy, visit:www.FALearningShop.comor contact: 0113 279 1395enquiries@FALearningShop.com

THE FUTURE GAME - LIVE COACHING SESSIONSAge Appropriate Practices

Featuring exclusive footage of FA National Coaches delivering practical sessions from The Future Game at St. George’s Park, The FA’s new National Football Centre, three digital resources have been developed.

Each has an age-appropriate focus for coaches working with players of different ages. • TheFoundationphase-playersaged8-11• TheYouthDevelopmentphase-playersaged12-16• TheProfessionalDevelopmentphase-playersaged17-21

Each resource features several hours of age-appropriate coaching footage including defending, attacking and goalkeeping sessions. An animated overview of each of the outfield coaching practice sessions is also included.

The Future Game - Live Coaching Sessions are designed for grassroots and elite coaches working in both the men’s and women’s game. Each resource includes identical goalkeeping content which should be amended and changed according to the age and ability of the players. Accompanying practice information included on this resource is transferable to other devices.

Price: £14.99 each or £29.99 for all three

FOUNDATION PHASE PRACTICES AGE GROUP 8–11

THE FUTURE GAMEYOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE PRACTICESAGE GROUP 12–16

THE FUTURE GAMEPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE PRACTICES AGE GROUP 17–21

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Age 8-11

As part of the 2013/14 FA Licensed Coaches’ Club membership package, members have free access to TactX, the 3D animation tool used to create the practices on the new Future Game animation DVD-ROM.TactX allows coaches to create and save training practices which can be viewed using 3D graphics. Members can utilise the tool through The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club website.

A number of new features, including creating bespoke practice areas and improved goalkeeper and passing functionality, are available. The TactX animations, which can be viewed from numerous angles, can also be accessed on other computers and shared with players and fellow coaches.

As well as the functionality to design and create practices, FA Licensed Coaches’ Club members also have access to a practice library including The FA’s Future Game practice animations.

The TactX Online video exporter and TactX board – allowing coaches to access sessions on any PC and send practices to players and other coaches is available for £30 a year, saving £20 on the regular price.

To gain access to TactX visit TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClub To learn more about TactX visit UEFA.com

FREE ACCESS TO TACTX, THE 3D ANIMATION TOOL

Attacking and Counter Attacking Passing, Dribbling and Shooting Supporting front players in the final third

Age 8-11 Age 12-16

Spreading out to maintain and exploit space

Individual and Combined Finishing Individual Defending

Age 12-16 Age 17-21 Age 17-21

The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club St. George’s Park Newborough Road Needwood Burton-Upon-Trent Staffordshire DE13 9PDEmail: FALicenceQuery@TheFA.comVisit: TheFA.com/LicensedCoachesClub

The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Hotline: 0844 980 8212