An overview of The FA Coach Education Programme Dr. Andy Cale Head of Player Development and Research

The state of the game: Background Research Structural societal changes Many factors contribute to people playing Where people play football Game development Barriers or causes stopping people playing or being involved How are programmes developing? Key priorities moving forward “Your Game, Your Say, Our Goal” Gassroots vision National Game Strategy

The UK Coaching Framework: Sports Coach UK “At all levels of society, coaches guide improvement in technical, tactical, physical, mental and lifestyle skills, contributing to personal and social development” “An extensive consultation process was undertaken prior to the formulation of the UK Coaching Framework” VISION Create a cohesive, ethical, inclusive and valued system where skilled coaches support children, players and athletes at all stages of their development in sport 5 Strategic Action areas 12 Specific Actions

The Football Association Corporate Vision 3 KEY GOALS Trusted to lead England Teams Winning Nations Favourite Game FA Coaching Vision Developing World Class Coaches and Players 5 Pillars 12 Areas of focus Aligning FA England Football Coaching Strategy with UK Coaching policy

The 5 Pillars of our Coaching strategy 1.A world class FA Coaching System 2.A First-Class Coaching Workforce 3.Enhanced and sustained support for Coaches 4.Coaching as a Profession 5.Research and Development

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football Course duration: hours Students in 2008: 33,000 Qualified 28,856 88% Success Average Cost: £100

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA B Part 1) Course duration: 75 hours Students in 2008: 7,400 Qualified % Success Average Cost: £275

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football(UEFA B) Course duration: 90 hours Students in 2008: 1,450 Qualified % Success Average Cost: £400

Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA A License) Course duration: 240 hours Students in 2008: 76 Qualified 30 40% Success Cost: £3700

Level 5 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA Pro License) Course duration: 245 hours Students in 2008: 20 Qualified % Success Cost: £7315

Module 1 – Developing the Environment Students qualified to date:1831 Cost:£100 Course Duration:32 hours Module 1 – Developing the Environment Students qualified to date:1831 Cost:£100 Course Duration:32 hours The FA Youth Award Module 2 – Developing the Practice Students qualified to date:187 Cost:£100 Course Duration:29 hours Module 2 – Developing the Practice Students qualified to date:187 Cost:£100 Course Duration:29 hours Module 3 – Developing the Player Official launch date:2010 Cost:TBC Course Duration:29 hours Module 3 – Developing the Player Official launch date:2010 Cost:TBC Course Duration:29 hours

The FA Youth Award – Promotes Age Specific Coaching 354 Age Specific Specialists from 29 Clubs Mod 1 Mod 2 Mod 3 Developing the Player Developing the Practice Developing the Environment

PLAYER LEARNING Psychological Practising Learning Experimenting Decision making Learning styles Relevant to the needs of the players Social; Are the players: enjoying the work included in the process challenged supported when necessary – visually; orally and practically given ownership & trust given responsibility given a varied experience How does the coach manage mistakes and individual needs? Technical; Un-opposed – Technique Practice Un-even sides – Skill Practice i.e. 2 v 1/ 4 v 2 etc. Even Sides – Game i.e. 3 v 3/ 4 v 4/ 5 v 5 etc Game Craft Game as the teacher Physical; Generic Movement Skills Agility; Balance; Co-ordination Football Functional Movement Skills Receiving the ball; Running with the ball; Dribbling; Turning; Kicking the ball; Heading the ball

Delivered by a Licensed Tutor Workforce Level 1400 Level 2210 Youth Award Module Youth Award Module 3 TBA400 Level 3120 Level 436 Level 515 Youth Award Module

Head of Coaching Grassroots Coaching Manager 3 x Senior Regional Coaches 13 x Regional Coaches Skills Coach Team Leaders Skills Coaches Education Manager Coaching Workforce Manager Elite Coaching Manager National Coach 5-11 National Coach Coach Education Manager U15-U21 National Coaches Player Development Team FA Coaching Team

FA Learning Director of Football Development Head of FA Learning Senior FAL and Tutor Training Manager Qualifications Manager Content and Media Manager Senior FAL and Tutor Training Manager Online Manager IT Project Manager Administration Manager Senior Learning Co-ordinator FAL Co- ordinator Senior Learning Co-ordinator FAL Co- ordinator Conference Manager FA LEARNING BOARD FA Learning Forum Football Advisory Group Sports Advisory Group FA Council Educationalists FA MAIN BOARD

Our Top 5 Immediate Challenges To Raise Standards of Coaching 1. Designated Coaching workforce to support the roll out of Youth Award 2. Affordable & accessible qualifications 3. Increasing the value and recognition of coaches working with young players 4. The acceptance and recognition of the Importance of a Licensed Coaching workforce, committed to CPD 5. Mandatory qualifications across the whole game