Youth Cert
Youth Certificate
Aim:
The course is designed to assist coaches in the development and consolidation of the player’s (aged 13-18 years) basic soccer skills with and emphasis on individual and positional specific skills, tactical and physical development as well as performance.
Objectives:
To provide coaches with the ability to:
- Identify stages in the development of young players at the Train to Train and the Train to Compete phase
- Plan, organise and implement linked coaching sessions
- Assist players consolidate and refine basic soccer skills
- Introduce tactical and positional skills as well as performance
- Introduce soccer specific conditioning and strength training
- Optimise fitness and soccer preparation for performance
- Plan, implement and review sessions in a fun, safe and friendly environment
Entry Requirements:
Course candidates will be Coaches with a Kick Start 2 Certificate or the FAI Introduction to Coaching Soccer Certificate.
It is recommended that a 3 month period should take place following completion of Kick Start 2 before attending the Youth Cert.
Candidates must be 16 years or over. Candidates will be asked to abide by the Code of Ethics/Conduct in soccer and the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for children’s sport in Ireland.
Youth Certificate is part a Level 1 Coaching programme within the FAI’s Coach Education Scheme.
Duration/Format:
42 contact hours – All courses are subject to a minimum of 16 participants enrolling with the course coordinator. If the required number of participants is not achieved prior to the course start date then the course may be cancelled / deferred. There are practical aspects of the course, therefore please bring appropriate attire.
Assessment: Assessment is task based and continuous evaluation:
- A Log Book
- Final Evaluation
Full attendance is compulsory to gain certification.
Certification:
Youth Certificate coaches will receive the FAI Level One Youth Licence as part of the National Coaching Development Programme.
Course Fee and Development Manual (Fundamental Phase)
€300
