Kick Start 2
Kick Start 2
Aim:
The course is designed to assist coaches in the development of the player’s (aged 9-12 years) soccer specific and FUNdamental movement’s skills in game related functions, progressing into small sided games.
Objectives:
To provide coaches with the ability to:
- Identify stages in the development of young players at the Learn to Train phase
- Plan, organise and implement coaching sessions.
- Adapt activities to develop soccer specific skills in players in the Learn to Train phase.
- Reinforce and progress the player’s soccer specific and FUNdamental movement’s skills in game related functions, progressing into small sided games
- Plan, implement and review sessions in a fun, safe and friendly environment.
Entry Requirements:
Open to Coaches who complete Kick Start 1 or the FAI Introductory certificate. Candidates will 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.
Kick Start 2 is the second part of a two-part Introduction to Coaching programme within FAI’s Coach Education Scheme. Coaches who have not completed the Kick Start 1 or FAI Introductory Certificate will be requested to complete the Kick Start 1 before a certificate is issued.
Duration/Format:
17 contact hours – All courses are subject to a minimum of 20 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:
No formal assessment required. Full attendance is compulsory to gain certification.
Certification:
Kick Start 2 coach will receive an ‘FAIreland Introductory” certificate of attendance as part of the National Coaching Development Programme.
Course Fee and Development Manual (Learn to Train Phase)
€ 75
PLEASE NOTE:
A KS2 course will be held for teachers in the Donegal League HQ’s on Saturday 23 February & 1 March from 9am to 6pm each day.
Anyone interested in attending should contact James Rodgers, Ulster Secretary on 086 829 8483.
