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SOUTH EAST REGION COACH DEVELOPMENT 2012 www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast INTRODUCTION Scottish FA Coach Education Courses 2012 This brochure covers the most important area of development we have at the Scottish FA: Coach Education. The huge • COACHES PATHWAY page 3 contribution volunteers and coaches in our game make • CHILDREN’S PATHWAY page 4 & 6 continues to grow and with this in mind, we are challenged • Early Touches page 4 to ensure our very healthy, vibrant coach education system • Coaching Young Footballers page 4 is continually scrutinised. • Coaching In The Game page 6 • Children’s Basic Award page 6 During 2011, our new Level 1 content in the Children’s • YOUTH PATHWAY page 5 & 6 Pathway was launched and we were delighted by the extremely • Development Activities page 5 positive feedback we received. We face fresh challenges in • Coaching Youth Footballers page 5 2012 in the other areas of our busy programmes and we will • Coaching In The Game page 6 continue to give the best service possible to all who enrol on • Youth Basic Award page 6 our courses throughout this year. • ADULT, GOALKEEPING & SPECIALIST page 7 • Adult Club Coach We believe that to assist in any footballer’s development, • Goalkeeping Level 1 regardless of age or ability, we must have informed coaches • Goalkeeping Intermediate Level 2 delivering appropriate practices for their benefit. • Coaching Footballers with a Disability We are confident that the thousands of adults who participate • COACH DEVELOPMENT page 9 in our courses all have similar aims; whether that be with • Regional Coach Development Day their boys/girls youth squads or the enjoyment and challenges • McDonalds Player Pathway In-Service our amateur coaches have with their squads. • Coach Development Weekend • CLUB DEVELOPMENT page 10 - 12 At the Scottish FA, we share the passion you have for the • Quality Mark Clubs page 10 & 11 best game in the world. Please enjoy your experience with • Testimonials page 11 us in 2012 and we hope you will be a regular candidate on • Child Protection Workshops page 12 our courses. • REFEREEING page 12 • APPLICATION FORM page 15 • CONTACTS page 17 Jim Fleeting • DIARY page 18 & 19 DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT 2 www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast COACHES PATHWAY The diagrams opposite LEVEL 5 - Advanced Children’s Licence illustrate the Scottish FA Coach Children LEVEL 4 - Basic Children’s Award Education Pathway. LEVEL 3 - Coaching in the Game Certificate (5-12yrs) PHYSICAL LEVEL 2 - Coaching Young Footballers Certificate CERTIFICATE PREPARATION The South East Region Partnership (under 12 years) LEVEL 1 - Early Touches Certificate will deliver Children’s Pathway courses to Level 4, Youth Pathway courses to Level 4, Goalkeeping LEVEL 5 - Advanced Youth Licence to Level 2, Adult Level 1 as well LEVEL 4 - Basic Youth Award as the Coaching Players with a Youth LEVEL 3 - Coaching in the Game Certificate Disability Certificate. (12-18yrs) LEVEL 2 - Coaching Youth Footballers Certificate PHYSICAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION (12 to 18 years) LEVEL 1 - Development Activities To apply for any Level 1 to Level 3 course contact your Local Football Development Officer. (Details on page 17) LEVEL5 - Scottish FA UEFA Pro Licence Adult LEVEL 4 - Scottish FA UEFA Advanced Licence For information on Children’s & LEVEL 3 - Scottish FA UEFA Basic Licence (Assessment) Youth Awards, Scottish FA Licence (18+yrs) LEVEL 2 - Scottish FA UEFA Basic Licence (Introductory Course) Awards and Physical Preparation LEVEL 1 - Scottish FA Club Coach Certificate please visit: www.scottishfa.co.uk LEVEL 5 - Adv. Goalkeeping Licence (Assessment) Goalkeeping LEVEL 4 - Adv. Goalkeeping Licence (Introductory Course) LEVEL 3 - Goalkeeping Basic Licence LEVEL 2 - Goalkeeping Intermediate Certificate LEVEL 1 - Goalkeeping Certificate Specialist Coaching Footballers with Disabilities www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast 3 CHILDREN’S PATHWAY EARLY TOUCHES LEVEL ONE This 6-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise, who work with children of primary school age. In addition to delivering new content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique, focus on skill development and will explore the best age specific activities for developing young players. COURSE FEE: £35.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith (indoor) Saturday 14 January 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Sunday 15 January 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 22 January 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 3 February 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Broughton High School, Edinburgh Saturday 4 February 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh* Saturday 24 March 10am to 4pm Karen McConnell* (Female coaches only) Tynecastle Stadium Friday 25 May 10am to 4pm Alan White Ladywood Leisure Centre, Penicuik Friday 6 July 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Tuesday 10 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 24 August 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Kelso High School, Kelso Sunday 26 August 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 1 September 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts COACHING YOUNG FOOTBALLERS LEVEL TWO This 12-hour course is designed to assist coaches with the planning, preparation, organisation and evaluation of their coaching sessions and focuses on coaching style and the use of differentiation, i.e. provision of practices to suit the wide range of abilities within the primary school age group. Applicants must have completed the Early Touches certificate course. COURSE FEE: £45.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith (indoor) Saturday 4 & 18 February 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Broughton High School, Edinburgh Saturday 11 & 18 February 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 12 & 26 February 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Sunday 4 & 11 March 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 23 & 30 March 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 14 & 21 September 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Earlston High School, Earlston Sunday 16 & 23 September 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly 4 www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast YOUTH PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES LEVEL ONE This 6-hour course is open to anyone working with players in the 12 to 18 age range. COURSE FEE: £35.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 24 February 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 29 January 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Broughton High School, Edinburgh Sunday 4 March 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh* Saturday 31 March 10am to 4pm Karen McConnell* (Female coaches only) Newbattle High School, Dalkeith Friday 11 May 2pm to 8pm Keith Wright Tynecastle Stadium Friday 1 June 10am to 4pm Alan White Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Saturday 30 June 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Monday 16 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Kelso High School, Kelso Sunday 19 August 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 31 August 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 1 September 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts COACHING YOUTH FOOTBALLERS LEVEL TWO This 12-hour course is designed to provide youth coaches with ideas on the key issues involved in the development of youth players. It takes account of individual skill development in a variety of game related situations. Prospective coaches will be given feedback on teaching practice sessions. Applicants must have completed the Development Activities certificate course. COURSE FEE: £45.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 4 & 11 March 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Broughton High School, Edinburgh Sunday 11 & 18 March 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 20 & 27 April 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Poltonhall Recreational Ground, Bonnyrigg Friday 18 & 25 May 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Saturday 1 & 8 September 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Netherdale 3G, Galashiels Sunday 30 September & 7 October 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 12 & 19 October 10am to 4pm Jim Grant www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast 5 CHILDREN’S & YOUTH COACHING IN THE GAME LEVEL THREE In both Children’s and Youth Awards Structures, the 12-hour Coaching in the Game Certificate Course looks at the knowledge and understanding required to help young players appreciate concepts such as width, depth and support within the small-sided game. The course is largely practical in nature and prospective coaches are required to demonstrate the ability to coach basic strategies to young players. Applicants must have completed a Level Two course. COURSE FEE: £50.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Newbattle High School, Dalkeith Friday 9 & 16 March 2pm to 8pm Keith Wright Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Friday 13 & 20 April 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 1 & 8 June 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Netherdale 3G, Galashiels Sunday 10 & 17 June 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Thursday 19 & Friday 20 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 6 & 13 October 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Saturday 13 & 20 October 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 2 & 9 November 10am to 4pm Jim Grant BASIC CHILDREN’S AWARD LEVEL FOUR This 30-hour non-residential course is designed for coaches working with young players (5-12 years) and provides a recognised qualification for adults working in children’s football. Comprising of 2 practical components consisting of Coaching Young Footballers and Technique Development, it is a prerequisite for candidates wishing to enrol on the Level 5 Advanced Children’s Licence.