FA international Foundation Coaching Course (Level 1)
The FA International Foundation (Level 1) has been designed by the FA as the first stepping-stone on the core coaching pathway.
• Qualities of a coach
• What is a game
• Building a practice for your players
• Technical components of the game
• Principles of the game
• Develop a practice for your players
• Differentiation – supporting individuals
• Linking practice to match day
• Managing self, parents, players and the game on match day
• Review
AED 6,295.00 + VAT (from 11th of April)
Additional Information
Resources | Each candidate will receive dedicated theory resource from The FA. In addition, all CBF candidates will receive two Umbro kits (shirt, shorts and socks), refreshments and local support. |
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Progression | Following successful completion of The FA International Foundation course, the skills developed will prepare candidates to access The FA International Intermediate (Level 2). |
Minimum Age | 16 |
Course Duration | 7 Days |
Sample Timings | Saturday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm / Monday – Friday, 6pm – 10pm |
Requirements | No requirements but we encourage all candidates to seek (part-time, full-time or voluntarily) coaching opportunities in advance of the course |
Cost | AED 5,995.00 + VAT (before 10th of April) AED 6,295.00 + VAT (from 11th of April) |
Frequently Asked Questions
FA International Foundation Coaching Course (Level 1) is for beginners in coaching. If you play/played football professionally or as an amateur, or just passionate about football and you are thinking of beginning a coaching career or just want to get a taste of it and explore coaching from the inside. This is also a great course if you are a PE teach or coach in another kind of sports and you would like to develop more knowledge in your area.
Firstly, coaches get a practical part during this course. Every coach will have a chance to deliver at least two sessions on assigned topic. Secondly, FA tutor gives personal feedback and creates an action plan with a learner on the last day of the course to highlight areas to improve. Thirdly, this course is a great opportunity to meet other learners and start building your network in the industry.
You will receive the FA International Foundation Coaching Course (Level 1) certificate. It will be available to download from your FA account at FALearning.theFA.com. The sample certificate is here.
Yes, this is an official license that allows coaches to work in football organizations, academies, and clubs. Usually, with this license coaches work part-time with kids up to 12 years old.
We post job opportunities in the UAE and Middle East in CBF Coaches Association. It’s free and everyone can join and apply there for coaching jobs that we reshare from academies and clubs in the region. Association is hosted at the Telegram app. To join it, please use this link to sign up – https://t.me/CBFcoachbot and make sure Telegram app is downloaded.
No, all our courses are face-to-face in Dubai. All our courses contain both theoretical and practical parts. We believe that it’s impossible to become a coach online and therefore we don’t provide online courses.
There is no assessment at this level. To be certified, you need to attend all days of the course.
No, we don’t provide accommodation. However, we can recommend a few hotels close to the course venue. Contact us for more details.
Coaches apply for the UAE visa on their own. However, we can issue an official invitation letter upon completion of the 50% payment of the full course fee.
Coaches apply for the UAE visa on their own. However, we can issue an official invitation letter upon completion of the 50% payment of the full course fee.
No, to be certified, you need to attend all days of the course.
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