FA level 1 course

**Ashleywalsall** · 25th July 2010

I'm looking to go into football coaching after schools etc, so first i need to do my level 1 coaching course, i need a NGB in one sports discipline... does anyone know where i could a course sorted for this? I've heard they are like 100 quid but hopefully i can get one for free.

**HELPERS** · 25th July 2010

1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football (QCF) developed in partnership with The FA

The FA and 1st4sport are today launching the Qualification Specification for the new ‘Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football’ which will be available for delivery from September 2010.

The qualification has been developed with the support and technical direction of FA Learning and is exclusively awarded and administered by 1st4sport Qualifications. The qualification has been accredited by Ofqual onto the QCF carrying a weighting of nine credits – 90 learning hours.

The supporting course has been designed for learners aged 14-19 and can be delivered as a standalone qualification or as part of the new Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure.

Leadership through Football has been designed to be learner-centred and engaging through its football focus. The 90 learning hours, of which a minimum of 56 are recommended to be delivered as guided learning hours, support the learners through four exciting modules focusing on the skills of:-

• Lead Football Activity Sessions (three credits)
• Referee Football Activity Sessions and Small-sided Games (two credits)
• Work with Small-sided Teams in Football (two credits)
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of a football event for young people (two credits)

The specification (click here to open) and fact/FAQ sheets (click here to open) outline the qualification requirements, delivery format, criteria for tutors, assessment, facility requirements and resources amongst other details on how to become a 1st4sport registered centre.

The package for centres will include, for those attending FA Regional Induction events, a comprehensive tutor pack including step-by-step session plans, session templates, PowerPoint presentations and a tutor DVD.

FA Learning will be holding one-day Regional familiarisation events for Category One tutors in June. (Full details of Tutor criteria can be found on page seven). These events will take place at the start of June on a needs-led basis, and will carry a charge which will include a tutor and candidate pack. It is proposed that a national three day residential familiarisation event will be held in September for Category Two tutors.

At this stage, anyone wishing to apply to become a registered centre for this qualification should contact 1st4sport and may do so, subject to their workforce having completed The FA Induction. Details of the application process can be found at www.1st4sportqualifications.com.

For all other general FA enquiries in relation to the award please contact Roger Davies – National Game Coaching in Education Manager Roger.Davies@TheFA.com who is leading the development of the Learning Programme.

**Cooleo** · 25th July 2010

There's an official qualification for this now?!

**rIKmAN** · 25th July 2010

When I did my coaching badges it was UEFA A/B/C...the gradings have changed now to Level 1/2/3 etc... I'm a Level 2 in todays grading system.

I did my original course at college, which was free, from there you have pay, and the highest level you have to have lots of experience, ability and be invited (or recommended) for it.

**Ashleywalsall** · 26th July 2010

Thanks alot guys!

**neo2810** · 26th July 2010

Ashley, contact a local FA Charter Standard club and tell them you'd like to volunteer to coach. In order to satisfy the FA Charter requirements, all coaches have to be CRB checked and have a min of level 1. Most clubs will pay for you to do the course and put you through level 2 and 3 if you want to advance.
You have to put in 16 hours of practical coaching as part of the level 1 course anyway so you will need to be part of a club regardless. Doing it that way saves you paying.

I did some of the badges in the late 90's (FA coaching Cert, UEFA B, allowed to skip UEFA C). I've had to retake Level 1 - 3 now though to satisfy the Charter Standard of my current club but it's hardly taxing if you've been coaching for a while.

**Ashleywalsall** · 26th July 2010

Originally Posted by neo2810

Ashley, contact a local FA Charter Standard club and tell them you'd like to volunteer to coach. In order to satisfy the FA Charter requirements, all coaches have to be CRB checked and have a min of level 1. Most clubs will pay for you to do the course and put you through level 2 and 3 if you want to advance.
You have to put in 16 hours of practical coaching as part of the level 1 course anyway so you will need to be part of a club regardless. Doing it that way saves you paying.

I did some of the badges in the late 90's (FA coaching Cert, UEFA B, allowed to skip UEFA C). I've had to retake Level 1 - 3 now though to satisfy the Charter Standard of my current club but it's hardly taxing if you've been coaching for a while.

Thanks a bunch mate thats really helpful, any idea where i'd find my local
FA charter standard club?

**neo2810** · 26th July 2010

Originally Posted by Ashleywalsall

Thanks a bunch mate thats really helpful, any idea where i'd find my local
FA charter standard club?

These should all be round your way...
Pick the most convenient and ring them

Ashmore Park Rangers
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Club Coach
Telephone: 07984134236 / 07971953775
Venue(s): Wolverhampton Utd FC, Prestwood Road East, Wednesfield and various Walsall venues
Age Groups: U6 to U10 mixed, U11’s U12’s Boys
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Beacon FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 07927051632
E-mail: gseaton@btinternet.com
Venue(s): Beacon Primary School, Davis Road, Willenhall WV12 5HA.
Age Groups: 5-7, 8-12, boys, girls, mixed.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Beechdale Juniors FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 07711 632377
E-mail: paul_2165@hotmail.com
Venue(s): Leamore Park, Blakenall Lane; Frank F Harrison College, Leamore Lane, WS2 7NR, and King George V playing fields
Age Groups: U7 to U10 mixed, and through to U16 Boys.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Bentley Youth FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited (working towards Development Club status)
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 01922 616055 / 07880987313
E-mail: bentleyyouth.fc@tiscali.co.uk
Venue(s): Bentley Youth FC, Bentley Road South, Darlaston, WS10 8LN
Age Groups: U7 through to U16 Boys and Girls
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Blakenall Harriers FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 01922 440983 / 07838372936
E-mail: pbharries@blueyonder.co.uk
Venue(s): Leamore Park, Blakenhall Lane.
Age Groups: U7, U8, U10, U11, U13 Boys
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

FC Bloxwich
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 01922 407448
E-mail: academy@fcbloxwich.co.uk
Website: www.fcbloxwich.co.uk
Venue(s): King George V Playing Fields, Stafford Road, Bloxwich (plus various other venues)
Age Groups: Ages 4-5 Academy mixed, U6 through to U14, Open Ages, and Special Needs teams.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Bloxwich Rangers FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 07990 578424
Website: www.bloxwichrangersfootballclub.co.uk
Venue(s): King George V Playing Fields, Stafford Road, Bloxwich (plus various other venues)
Age Groups: U7, U8 and U10 Mixed, U11 Girls, U11 Boys.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Brownhills Community Colts FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations - FA Charter Standard Development Club
Contact: Chairman Telephone 01543 372520
E-mail: howful@aol.com
Website: www.bccfc.com
Venue: Brownhills Community Technology College, Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall WS8 &QG
Age Groups: Academy coaching 4 to 6 years; Boys U8 to U16 and U18 to U21. Girls U13 (7 a-side) and U14. "Soccerbility" coaching for children with disabilities.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Brownhills Ladies FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: (working towards FA Charter Standard)
Contact: Junior Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01543 820281 / 07970667595
E-mail: brownhillsladies@blueyonder.co.uk
Venue(s): Millfield Primary School, Catshill Road, Brownhills WS8 6BN and Holland Park, Brownhills.
Age Groups: U10, U12 and U15 Girls
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Bush Juniors FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 01922 684269 / 07906650019
Secretary: 01922 869829 / 07903032776
E-mail: hadfieldtim@aol.co.uk
Venue(s): Oak Park Leisure Centre, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PQ
Age Groups: U7 through to U13 Boys
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Colron Boys FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 07736 838334
E-mail: info@colronfc.co.uk
Website: www.colronfc.co.uk
Venue(s): The Streetly Association, Foley Road East Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3HR
Age Groups: U7 through to U16 Boys
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

County Bridge FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 01922 441652 / 07740875894
Venue(s): The Barn, Wilkes Avenue, Bentley. WS2 0JN and County Bridge Primary, Anson Road, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 ODH (summer only)
Age Groups: U9 Boys/ Girls, U10 Boys
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Cresswell Wanderers FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard (Community Club accredited)
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 01902 832767 / 07730101485
E-mail: enquiries@cresswellwanderersfc.com
Website: www.cresswellwanderersfc.com
Venue(s): Cannock Cricket and Hockey Club, The Morris Ground, Church Lane, Four Crosses, Hatherton, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1RR and; Sneyd Community College, Vernon Way, Bloxwich, WS2 3PA.
Age Groups: 5 - 7 year old Academy. U8 through to U18 Boys. U10, U12, U13 Girls. Disability squad 7 – 12 year olds.

For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Danesmore Diamonds FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard
Contact: Club Secretary
Telephone: 01902 838570 / 07939723640
E-mail: directoroffootball@blueyonder.co.uk
Venue(s): Bellamy Lane, Wednesfield and; Jenny Lee Adult Education Centre, Lakefield Road, Wednesfield.
Age Groups: U8 to U10 Mini Soccer (mixed) and Boys U11. Currently recruiting for U10 Girls
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Dragons FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 07766 404588
Venue(s): Willenhall School Sports Coll. Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BD
Age Groups: Under 7’s and under 9's
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Lane Head FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 07902 410021 / 07746011941
E-mail: robheathcock@hotmail.com
Venue(s): Bentley Leisure Pavillion, Bentley Rd North, WS2 0EA
Age Groups: U6’s through to U11’s (mixed upto 10)
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Pelsall Saints JFC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 01543 452657
E-mail: pelsallsaintsjfc@blueyonder.co.uk
Venue(s): Shelfield Sports and Community College, Broad Way, Pelsall, Walsall, WS4 1BW
Age Groups: U11, U12 (and U14 for 06/07 season)
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Pelsall Villa Colts FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard Development Club accredited
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 07908 133626
E-mail: stevecoyne@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.pelsallvillacolts.com
Venue(s): Frank F Harrison College, Leamore Lane, WS2 7NR, plus various others.
Age Groups: Academy Coaching 5 to 7 mixed, U7 through to U17 boys.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

PRD United
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard accredited
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 01902 798380 / 07849 685128
Venue(s): Long Knowle Primary school, Blackwood, Wednesfield
Age Groups: U11 Boys
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Shire Oak Saints JFC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard (Development Club) accredited
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 01543 820471
E-mail: sosjfc@yahoo.com
Website: www.shireoaksaints.co.uk
Venue(s): Various - Contact for more info.
Age Groups: U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U16, U17 Boys and U12, U13, U15 Girls.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Silverdale JFC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard
Contact: Secretary
Telephone: 01922 441459 / 07891468319
Website: www.silverdalejfc.co.uk
Venue(s): Silverdale JFC, Walstead Road, Walsall. WS5.
Age Groups: 13 Boys teams U7 through to U18 and U21. Girls U16.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Sporting Khalsa FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard
Contact: Youth Co-ordinator
Telephone: 07971222241
Email: jaz.dhillon@nhs.net
Website: www.sportingkhalsa.com
Venue(s): University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD, plus various others.
Age Groups: Youth Academy U6 mixed; U7 through to U14 Boys, Girls U16 and above.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Starlands St. Anne's FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard (working towards Development Club)
Contact: General Secretary
E-mail: matt.ely@aol.com
Venue(s): Aldridge Airport, Bosty Lane, Aldridge (plus various other Aldridge locations)
Age Groups: 9 Boys teams U7 through to U15; and U13 Girls.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

FC Strollers
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard Development Club
Contact: Child Welfare Officer 08710481354 / Secretary 01902 411970
E-mail: jmayo@walsallcollege.ac.uk
Venue(s): Grosvenor Park, Summerfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall.
Age Groups: U7 boys through to Adult. U14 girls (currently)
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Walsall Ladies FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard Club
Contact: General Secretary
Telephone: 01922 701692
E-mail: bc_simo@yahoo.com
Venue(s): Leamore Park, Blakenall and; Hazel Lane, Great Wryley.
Age Groups: U10, U11, U14 and Open Age (1st and 2nd teams)
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Willenhall Town JFC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard Community Club
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 07935 875898
E-mail: johnlane75@msn.com
Website: www.clubwebsite.co.uk/willenhalltownjfc
Venue(s): Willenhall Memorial Park. Clubhouse: Willenhall Town FC, Noose Lane, Willenhall.
Age Groups: Girls U10 through to U14. Boys U7 through to U18.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

Wyrley Juniors FC
SCS - Accredited
NGB/Clubmark Accreditations: FA Charter Standard Community Club
Contact: Chairman
Telephone: 07836202764
Secretary telephone: 07961464278
E-mail: tony@bishop6224.freeserve.co.uk (Secretary)
Website: www.wyrleyjuniors.ne t
Venue(s): Great Wyrley High School, Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6LQ. and King George V playing fields, Stafford Road, Bloxwich. and various others.
Age Groups: Girls U10 through to U14. Boys U7 through to U18.
For any further information please contact the Club directly.

**Ashleywalsall** · 26th July 2010

Mate your an absolute star!
thanks alot

**Markymoo** · 30th July 2010

Just had a quick scan through this, i'm also interested in becoming a football coach. What qualifications (badges) would/do I need to get started???

Any help would be great...

**Ashleywalsall** · 31st July 2010

You would need Fa level 1 coaching badge mate.

**neo2810** · 1st August 2010

You don't technically "need" anything except a good grasp of the rules of football, some leadership skills, and a club willing to unleash you on their unsuspecting clientel.
If the club you join is an FA Charter Standards club, they will insist you are CRB checked and take at least the FA Level 1 coaching qual. Even if you join a non-Charter club, I'd recommend doing the course anyway as it will teach you how to run a structured training session and coach effectively.

**neo2810** · 1st August 2010

Originally Posted by Markymoo

Just had a quick scan through this, i'm also interested in becoming a football coach. What qualifications (badges) would/do I need to get started???

Any help would be great...

Actually Marky, I've just noticed you're in Newcastle. I coach at Red House Farm Juniors in Gosforth so if you're serious about getting involved, drop me a PM with some details (name, age, tel no.) and I may be able to get you hooked up assisting to learn the ropes for a while... It's a fairly large club with 3-4 teams in each age group from 8 to 16's so plenty of scope.

**Markymoo** · 6th August 2010

Originally Posted by neo2810

Actually Marky, I've just noticed you're in Newcastle. I coach at Red House Farm Juniors in Gosforth so if you're serious about getting involved, drop me a PM with some details (name, age, tel no.) and I may be able to get you hooked up assisting to learn the ropes for a while... It's a fairly large club with 3-4 teams in each age group from 8 to 16's so plenty of scope.

Thanks neo2810, I've managed to sort out a team to go along to (Cramlington Juniors), my nephew plays there so i'm going to see how they can help me out.