Junior Football Leaders

FA Junior Football Leaders Course

Course Overview

Minimum Age: 12

Course Duration: ​6 hours, learners also need to complete 4 hours of volunteering

Price: Please contact us for further details

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COURSE DETAILS

Developing leadership within the game and beyond

The FA Junior Football Leaders Award, awarded by FA Education, provides a basic introduction to the leadership skills required when involved in football. The course introduces four areas: assisting football activity sessions, an introduction to refereeing, helping with a team and different football events. In addition to these areas, Respect, promoting and developing the game are embedded.

  • How to get involved in Football
  • Getting involved and helping those involved to ‘get better’

  • Creating a safe learning environment
  • Organising games
  • Introduction to the basics of FUNdamentals

  • Preparing to referee
  • Whistle techniques and introduction to Ball In, Ball Out
  • Safety of the players and re-starts to the game

  • Preparing for the game
  • Warm-up prior to the game
  • Organising and managing players expectations

  • An introduction to three different formats of competition
  • Using these in a practical setting

Outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide learners with a basic understanding of leadership skills that may be used within the game and beyond.

Available Dates

Unfortunately there are no available dates.

Cancellation

Unfortunately due to an increasing number of candidates cancelling at late notice, it is with regret that we have had to make changes to our booking policy. Therefore the ‘Association’ has introduced a strict cancellation and transfer policy. Should a Learner need to cancel their place on a course for any reason, the following criteria will apply:

  • More than 21 days notice – Full refund less a £10 administration charge.
  • 20 - 14 days notice – 50% of course cost returned or transfer available for a surcharge of £10
  • 13 days or less notice – No refund is returned

Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a doctor or medical professional may be requested.

Transferring Onto A Different Course 

Candidates wishing to transfer to another course more than 21 days prior to the commencement.

Want to find out more?

Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions:

Unfortunately not. Each individual learner is required to book their place using their own FAN and Password. This is to ensure our information on medical conditions, emergency contacts etc is accurate and up to date. The booking agreement is always between Staffordshire FA and the individual learner.

No, learners are required to attend all dates and times associated to the course they have booked onto. Failure to attend all dates and times will result in non-qualification and individuals will need to book and pay to attend the course again in full to become certificated.

We are unable to reserve places or take part payments for any of our courses. Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis from online registration where full payment is required.

We do not operate a waiting list for any of our courses or notify individuals of new courses being added or spaces becoming available. Places are taken on a strict first come first served basis.

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Education Team

(E): Support@StaffordshireFA.com
(T): 01785 256994