1. Somerset Football Association Licensed Coaching Events
2015/16

2. How we Play. (Formats of football) Chris Whalley Castle School
DATE
TITLE
DELIVERER
DESCRIPTION
VENUE
TIME
CPD HOURS
Monday 28th September 2015
How we Play. (Formats of football)
Chris Whalley
Game and practice ideas to support the player development/ transition from 5v5 – 7v7.
Castle School
7.00pm – 9.00pm
2 x Licensed Coaching Hours (Level 1 & Level 2 Coaches)
Sunday 18th October 2015
How We Coach.
Introduction to Futsal.
Practical ideas/ drills to introduce coaches to the benefits to ‘Player Development through Futsal.
Bucklers Mead Academy
3.00pm-6.00pm
3 x Licensed Coaching Hours (Level 1 & Level 2 Coaches)
Thursday 19th November 2015
England DNA, Howe we coach/ play
Developing defending.. Out of possession. Basic defending principles of play to include when possession is lost/won.
Bridgwater College Academy
Tuesday 1st December 2015
How we Support. Player and Match Analysis
Simple/basic ideas around what to observe to form a basis of what and who to coach to support player development.
Somerset Football Association HQ
2 x Licensed Coaching Hours (Level 2 & Level 3 Coaches)
Tuesday 12th January 2016
How we Coach. Practice. Limited Space.
Practical ideas [technical/ game related] of what to do when working indoors/ sports hall.
Wells Blue School
Sunday 28th February 2016
How we Support.
Preview / Review of the UEFA B.
[Practical/ theory]
For current level 2 coaches who may be thinking about ‘The Next course.’ And current L3/ UEFA B to review and refresh developments.
Writhlington
10.00am-1.00pm
3 x Licensed Coaching Hours (Level 2 & Level 3 Coaches)

3. DATE
TITLE
DELIVERER
DESCRIPTION
VENUE
TIME
CPD
Monday 21st March 2016
How we Play.
In Possession. Out of Possession. (Transition)
Chris Whalley
What to do at he crucial moments in the game when Possession is gained/ lost.
To be confirmed.
7.00pm – 9.00pm
2 x Licensed Coaching Hours (Level 1 & Level 2 Coaches)
Thursday 14th April 2016
Transitions, 7v7 – 9v9?
Practical ideas to assist players & coaches to deal with the important progressions to the 9v9 game from the mini soccer format.
Buckers Mead
Monday 16th May 2016
Counter Attacking in the Modern Game
Tactics/Strategies to exploit the vital moments when possession is won & the opposition are out of balance/disorganised.
Odd Down Sports Centre
2 x Licensed Coaching Hours (Level 2 & Level 3 Coaches)
Monday 13th June 2016
Transitions 7v7 – 9v9?
Strode College
Monday 4th July 2016
How we Support.
Pre-season games for fitness & training.
Practical technical/ game related practices for coaches to utilise and develop with their players to support football fitness, developing football skills and fitness.
Castle School
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