Courses & coaching

Welsh Football Trust courses

August 10, 2011 in Courses & coaching

Coaches are able to undertake a range of courses run by the Welsh Football Trust. Level 1 – foundation courses include: Football Leaders Award; First Aid for Football Awareness; Goalkeepers Award; Welfare & Child Protection.

Please click the link to download application form – Coach Education Application Form

FAW Football Leaders Award

A two day course providing a basic introduction to the organisation of football practices in a fun, safe environment with an emphasis on skill development. The course is usually run on consecutive Sundays. The Leaders Award last for 3 years and can be re-validated by taking two football workshops before the award expires. The club pays the £40 fee for theose willing to undertake a football leaders award.

FAW First Aid for Football Awareness

A three hour course (non-examinable) developing an awareness of first aid techniques within a football environment. The course is usually run on a mid-week evening. The club pays the £25 fee for anyone willing to undertake this course.

FAW Goalkeepers Award

A six hour cours providing a basic introduction to the organisation and delivery of goalkeeper specific activities. The course usually runs on  a Sunday and the  club pays the £30 fee for this course.

Welfare & Child Protection – A Guide to Best Practice

A three hour workshop, to support the development of good practice when working with children and vulnerable adults. The workshop will focus on identifying poor practice, recognising signs, symptoms and forms of abuse and how to react to concerns or disclosures. The course usually runs on a mid-week evening and the club pays the £25 fee for this course.

Latest course calendar:

Please click the link to download course course information, dates and venues : Gwent County FA Coach Education Calendar 2011-2012 (1)

How to apply:

Find a suitable date and venue, complete and sign the  application form, leaving the payment area blank. Inform the club secretary, no later than three weeks prior to the course start date. Drop off the form with the club secretary who will post it on with a club cheque. On some occasions, it is possible to make a late booking with the football development officer and take a form and cheque with you to the course.

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