Coach Education

Elite Grassroots Coach

Course Name:

Requirements:

1.1

A coach must have completed 100 hours of Grassroots Coach Education, including any of the following:

Kick Start / PDP 1
Kick Start / PDP 2
4v4 Workshop
7v7 Workshop
Youth Intro / PDP 3
Adult Intro
National D Licence (Including Former Youth Certificate)
National C Licence
Any other workshops and or specialist entry points such as FUTSAL or Goalkeeping.

1.2

Applicants must be currently working within the Grassroots Game and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Grassroots Game.

Target Group:

Elite Grassroots Coaches/Administrators

Hours:

50 hours

Course Learning Outcomes:

Introduction and Understanding of the Definition of an Elite Grassroot Football Coach: A lead Coach/Coaching Coordinator working in Children’s, School, Amateur, Leisure/Community or Disability Football.

Introduction and Understanding of the Profile: Elite Grassroot Football Coach: Create a culture that makes performing possible. Influence the mindset, attitude and behaviour of players, parents and coaches. This ensures a structured, specific approach that promotes a learning, recreational and personal development environment.

Introduction and understanding of the Competencies of Elite Grassroot Football Coach: This is what a candidate must master by the end of the course.