2011 childrens coaching courses
Courses for all coaches involved in soccer school, soccer 4s and soccer 7s. For these soccer 7s coaches nearing the move to 11-a-side you require at least youth's level 1 on moving to 11-a-side.
Places are limited for some courses, please submit your application form asap (available in the South East brochure) and where possible at least a month in advance. Once you've completed the application form pass to James or Gary.
Once you've completed your course please ensure you pass a copy of your certificate to James or Gary.
Other course information available:
Conference and in-service days
Child protection and first aid
For all courses in all regions please use the links below:
South East Region early touches level 1
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
DATE | TIME | VENUE | APPLY TO.... |
Saturday 15 January | 9am to 3pm | Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent | Walter Borthwick |
Saturday 22 January | 10am to 4pm | Dalkeith Campus (indoor hall) | Keith Wright |
Sunday 23 January | 10am to 4pm | Queens Centre, Galashiels | Drew Kelly |
Saturday 5 February | 10am to 4pm | Broughton High School (indoor) | David Sheldon |
Friday 11 February | 10am to 4pm | Bathgate Sports Centre | Jim Grant |
Friday 1 July | 10am to 4pm | Ladywood Leisure Centre, Penicuik | Keith Wright |
Tuesday 12 July | 10am to 4pm | Meggetland | David Sheldon |
Sunday 14 August | 10am to 4pm | Kelso High School | Drew Kelly |
Friday 19 August | 10am to 4pm | Bathgate Sports Centre | Jim Grant |
Saturday 3 September | 10am to 4pm | Broughton High School | David Sheldon |
South-East Region Children's coaching young footballers level 2 courses
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.
COURSE FEE: £45.00
DATE | TIME | VENUE | APPLY TO.... |
Sunday 23 January & 6 February | 10am to 4pm | Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent | Walter Borthwick |
Saturday 5 & 12 February | 10am to 4pm | Dalkeith Campus (indoor hall) | Keith Wright |
Saturday 12 & 19 February | 10am to 4pm | Broughton High School (indoor) | David Sheldon |
Sunday 6 & 13 March | 10am to 4pm | Queens Centre, Galashiels | Drew Kelly |
Friday 18 & 25 March | 10am to 4pm | Bathgate Sports Centre | Jim Grant |
Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 July | 10am to 4pm | Meggetland | David Sheldon |
Friday 14 & 21 October | 10am to 4pm | Bathgate Sports Centre | Jim Grant |
South East Region coaching in the game level 3
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.
COURSE FEE: £50.00
NB. Applicants must be in possession of both Level 1 Early Touches and Level 2 Coaching Young Footballers Certificates.
DATE | TIME | VENUE | APPLY TO.... |
Friday 11 & 18 March | 2pm to 8pm | Newbattle Community High School (astro) | Keith Wright |
Friday 1 & 8 April | 10am to 4pm | Broughton High School Friday | David Sheldon |
Friday 20 & 27 May | 10am to 4pm | Bathgate Sports Centre | Jim Grant |
Thursday 21 & Friday 22 July | 10am to 4pm | Meggetland | David Sheldon |
Friday 30 September & 7 October | 2pm to 8pm | Netherdale, Galashiels | Drew Kelly |
Sunday 9 & 16 October | 10am to 4pm | Broughton High School | David Sheldon |
Saturday 15 & 22 October | 10am to 4pm | Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent | Walter Borthwick |
Friday 4 & 11 November | 10am to 4pm | Bathgate Sports Centre | Jim Grant |
Basic Children's award level 4 - free in-service session
DATE | TIME | VENUE | APPLY TO.... |
Friday 18 February | 6.30 to 8.30pm | Hibs Traning Centre, Nr Tranent | Scottish FA East Region |
Basic Children's award level 4
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.
COURSE FEE: £190.00
NB. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check by Disclosure Scotland undertaken by the association.
DATE | TIME | VENUE | APPLY TO.... |
Friday 22 & 29 & Saturday 30 April & Friday 13 & Saturday 14 May | 10am to 4pm | Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh | Scottish FA South East Region |
7s fixtures for May 2012
