COACH EDUCATION AT THE DAVID BECKHAM ACADEMY
The David Beckham Academy has become an approved centre to deliver FA/1st4sport qualifications. We now offer a wide range of courses to meet your individual needs and develop as a coach. All courses are held at The David Beckham Academy in Greenwich, which provides state of the art indoor facilities for both practical coaching and classroom based learning. The David Beckham Academy aims to provide all coaches with the best support programme available to assist them in obtaining the relevant qualifications.
We are currently able to offer the following courses:
- Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
- Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
- Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football
- Level 2 Treatment and Management of Injury in Football
- Child Protection
- Emergency First Aid
The following courses will also be on offer soon:
- Level 3 Treatment and Management of Injury in Football
- Introductory Certificate in Field Based Sports Physiology
For bookings or if you have any questions regarding any of the courses on offer, please contact The David Beckham Academy on 0208 269 4620 or email Coacheducation@thedavidbeckhamacademy.com.
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN COACHING FOOTBALL
Course Duration – 27 Hours Price - £135
Who is it for?
Anyone who is over 16yrs of age and would like to gain a basic understanding of football coaching techniques and practices and receive a Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football.
What will I Learn?
- Safely organise and supervise football activities including mini soccer, small sided games and conditional games.
- Introduce progressions at the right time.
- Promote and establish working relationships and high standards between players, coaches, parents and officials.
- Understand different aspects of coaching children.
- Identify and adapt football activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups.
- Identify personal development opportunities in football including sports therapy, administration and officiating.
Course Programme
- Induction – 3hrs
- Theory/Practical – 8hrs
- Child Protection – 3hrs
- Emergency First Aid – 3hrs
- Theory/Practical – 8hrs
- [Final Assessment – 8hrs
Resources include
- FA Club Coach DVD
- Laws of the game CD Rom
- FA Club Coach Handbook
- FA Football Administration Guide
- Access to an FA Interactive Website
Assessment
- 20 minutes Practical Coaching Session
- Laws of the Game Exam
- Oral Interview
Course Dates
15-Jun-09 to 19-Jun-09 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Monday 15-Jun-09 / Theory/practical / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Monday 15-Jun-09 / Child Protection / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE
Wednesday 17-Jun-09 / Theory/practical / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Wednesday 17-Jun-09 / Emergency First Aid / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / PSH/MCO
Friday 19-Jun-09 / Final Assessment / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
17-Jul-09 to 26-Jul-09 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Friday 17-Jul-09 / Induction / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDU
Monday 20-Jul-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDU
Tuesday 21-Jul-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDU
Wednesday 22-Jul-09 / Emergency First Aid / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / PSH/MCO
Thursday 23-Jul-09 / Child Protection / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE
Friday 24-Jul-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDU
Monday 27-Jul-09 / Final Assessment / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
Tuesday 28-Jul-09 /Final Assessment / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
7-Aug-09 to 25-Aug-09 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Friday 07-Aug-09 / Induction / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / TDU
Monday 10-Aug-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Tuesday 11-Aug-09 / Child Protection / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / MNE
Friday 14-Aug-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch
Monday 17-Aug-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch
Tuesday 18-Aug-09 / Emergency First Aid / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / PSH/MCO
Friday 21-Aug-09 / Theory/practical / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Monday 24-Aug-09 / Final Assessment / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Tuesday 25-Aug-09 / Final Assessment / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
11-Sep-09 to 20-sep-09 / The Academy / Time /Facility / Staff
Friday 11-Sep-09 Induction / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / GWE
Saturday 12-Sep-09 / Theory/practical / 1.00pm - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
Monday 14-Sep-09 / Child Protection / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / MNE
Wednesday 16-Sep-09 / Emergency First Aid / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / PSH/MCO
Saturday 19-Sep-09 / Theory/Practical / 1.00pm - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
Sunday 20-Sep-09 / Final Assessment / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
16-Nov-09 to 20-Nov-09 / The Academy / Time /Facility / Staff
Monday 16-Nov-09 / Theory/practical / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch
Monday 16-Nov-09 / Child Protection / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom /
Wednesday 18-Nov-09 / Theory/practical / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch /
Wednesday 18-Nov-09 / Emergency First Aid / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom /
Friday 20-Nov-09 / Final Assessment / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch /
4-Dec-09 to 13-Dec-09 / The Academy / Time /Facility / Staff
Friday 04-Dec-09 / Induction / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / TDU
Saturday 05-Dec-09 / Theory/practical / 1.00pm - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Monday 07-Dec-09 / Child Protection / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / MNE
Wednesday 09-Dec-09 / Emergency First Aid / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / PSH/MCO
Saturday 12-Dec-09 / Theory/Practical / 1.00pm - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / TDU
Sunday 13-Dec-09 / Final Assessment / 9:30am - 5:30pm / Classroom & pitch / GWE
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COACHING FOOTBALL
Course Duration – 90 hours Price - £325
Who is it for?
Minimum age of 17
Pre-requisites
It is advised that you hold the Level 1 Certificate in coaching football, but not essential. However, you are required to attend a child protection workshop before your final assessment. Emergency aid and laws of the game are included in the course.
The practical element of this course is physically demanding and candidates should be reasonably fit.
What will I learn?
- Develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process.
- Plan, conduct and evaluate a series of football coaching sessions.
- Coach the basic skills and techniques of football.
- Promote and establish positive working relationships at all levels.
- Ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment.
- Develop greater responsibility for personal learning and development.
- Promote the sport in a positive and constructive manner.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small sided games.
Course Programme
PRACTICAL
- Warm Up/ Cool Down
- Basic Techniques - passing, ball control, turning, dribbling, running with the ball, shooting, heading, goalkeeping
- Principles of attack and defence in practices and small sided game situations
THEORY
- The learning and coaching process 1
- Planning, preparing and evaluating coaching sessions 1
- Football fitness 1
- Football food
- Health and Safety
- Overuse injuries
- Growing up youngsters in football
- Laws of the Game written assessment
- Attitude and Ethics
- Record of planning, preparing, conducting and evaluating 16 hours of coaching
- Laws of the Game written examination
- Completion of course tasks
Assessment
- One, 35minute Practical Coaching Session on a specific topic, which must include a technique, skill and game related practice (min 4v4).
Course Dates
19th Jun - 05th Dec 09 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Friday 19-Jun-09 Induction 6:30pm - 9:30pm Classroom / MNE/TDA
Monday 22-Jun-09 Theory/practical 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Tuesday 23-Jun-09 Theory/practical 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 24-Jun-09 Theory/practical 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Thursday 25-Jun-09 Theory/practical 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA/ FOB
Friday 26-Jun-09 Theory/practical 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA/FOB
Monday 13-Jul-09 Support Evening 6.30pm - 9.30pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA/FOB
Monday 03-Aug-09 Support Evening 6.30pm - 9.30pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 17-Aug-09 Support Session 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 14-Sep-09 Support Session 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 28-Sep-09 Support Session 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 02-Nov-09 Mock day 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 16-Nov-09 Mock day 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 09-Dec-09 Final Assessment 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / CJO/RMO
Thursday 10-Dec-09 Final Assessment 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / CJO/RMO
Friday 11-Dec-09 Final Assessment 9:00am - 5:00pm Classroom & pitch / CJO
4th Sep - 11th Dec 09 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Friday 4-Sep-09 / Induction / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / MNE/TDA
Monday 7-Sep-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom / MNE/TDA
Tuesday 8-Sep-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 9-Sep-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA+1
Thursday 10-Sep-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA+1
Friday 11-Sep-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch /MNE/TDA+1
Monday 21-Sep-09 / Support Evening / 6:30pm - 9.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 28-Sep-09 / Support Evening / 6:30pm - 9.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 05-Oct-09 Support Session / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 12-Oct-09 / Support Session / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 26-Oct-09 / Support Session / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 02-Nov-09 / Mock day / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 16-Nov-09 / Mock day / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 09-Dec-09 / Final Assessment / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / AWA/KBR
Thursday 10-Dec-09 / Final Assessment / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / AWA/KBR
Friday 11-Dec-09 / Final Assessment / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / AWA/KBR
4th Dec 09 - 20th March 2010 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Friday 4-Dec-09 / Induction / 6:30pm - 9:30pm / Classroom / MNE/TDA
Monday 7-Dec-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Tuesday 8-Dec-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 9-Dec-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA/RMO
Thursday 10-Dec-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA/RMO
Friday 11-Dec-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA/RMO
Monday 11-Jan-10 / Support Evening / 6:30pm - 9.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 18-Jan-10 / Support Evening / 6:30pm - 9.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 01-Feb-10 / Support Session / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 08-Feb-10 / Support Session / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 22-Feb-10 / Support Session / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 01-Mar-10 / Mock day / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 08-Mar-10 / Mock day / 9:00am - 5.00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 18-Mar-10 / Final Assessment / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / 2 Tutors
Thursday 19-Mar-10 / Final Assessment / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / 2 Tutors
Friday 20-Mar-10 / Final Assessment / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / 2 Tutors
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN COACHING FOOTBALL
Course Duration – minimum 60hrs Price - £435
Who is it for?
- Holders of the FA Coaching Certificate Level 2
- Coaches of Players aged 14 - Open Age
- Coaches of Advanced Representative or Professional Youth Teams
What will I learn?
- Coach advanced individual techniques, group skills and principles of play to groups of players.
- Develop an understanding of the coaching process, the needs of the players, as this relates to children, teenagers and adults.
- Display knowledge of related Sports Science issues.
- Plan and prepare coaching sessions in relation to a match programme & evaluate the process.
- Maintain the health and safety of players and other coaches.
- Maintain high standards of conduct to promote Association Football.
Course Programme
PRACTICAL
- Creating Space as a Team & Individual
- Phase of Play Coaching - through the thirds of the field
- Small sided game coaching 8x8
THEORY
- The Learning & Coaching Process II
- Match & Player Analysis
- Team Organisation : Strategies & Tactics
- Psychological Factors
- Football Fitness II
- Injury Identification.
- Drug Awareness & Education.
- Youngsters in Soccer-Child Development II.
- Preparing, Planning & Evaluating Coaching Sessions in conjunction with competitive Match Programmes.
- Attitudes & Ethics.
- Child Protection.
- Aspects of First Aid.
Final Assessment
- Two, 25 minute Practical Coaching Session, which will include a functional practice, and/or phase of play and /or small sided game (8v8).
Course Dates
20th Mar - 3rd Oct 2009 / The Academy / Time / Facility / Staff
Friday 20-Mar-09 / Induction / 1.00pm - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Sunday 22-Mar-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 23-Mar-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Tuseday 24-Mar-09 / Theory/Practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 25-Mar-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Thursday 26-Mar-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 27-Mar-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 3-Apr-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 15-May-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 19-Jun-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 17-Jul-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 18-Sep-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 04-Sep-09 / Mock Day / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 30-Sep-09 / Final Assessment / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / AWA/MTR
Thursday 01-Oct-09 / Final Assessment / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / AWA/MTR
Friday 02-Oct-09 / Final Assessment / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / AWA/MTR
9th Oct 09 - 23th Apr 2010 / The Academy / Time / Facility/ Staff
Friday 9-Oct-09 / Induction / 1.00pm - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Monday 19-Oct-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Tuesday 20-Oct-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Wednesday 21-Oct-09 / Theory/Practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Thursday 22-Oct-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 23-Oct-09 / Theory/practical / 9:00am - 5:00pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 6-Nov-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 4-Dec-09 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 15-Jan-10 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 05-Feb-10 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 12-Mar-10 / Support Session / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 25-Mar-10 / Mock Day / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / MNE/TDA
Friday 26-Mar-10 / Mock Day / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch/ MNE/TDA
Wednesday 21-Apr-10 / Final Assessment / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / 2 Tutors
Thursday 22-Apr-10 / Final Assessment / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / 2 Tutors
Friday 23-Apr-10 / Final Assessment / 9.00am - 4.30pm / Classroom & pitch / 2 Tutors
