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This Course Enables You To:
- An introduction to coaching
- The coaching process
- An academy training structure
- Off pitch principles & fundamentals
- An integrated coaching approach
Course Details
Who is this course designed for?
This course has been designed for beginner to advanced level coaches who work with young players from grassroots to youth level.
How long is the course?
This is a 6 hour course providing a basic introduction to the organisation of football practices in a fun, safe environment with an emphasis on technical development.
Is my progress logged through the course?
After each lecture there is a short multiple-choice test designed to cement your learning. You can access your test results at anytime through your course progress area.
Can I stop/pause a presentation part way through?
Yes, the course is completely flexible. You can go back to a module at anytime and continue from where you left off.
Can I take the modules in any order?
No. The course follows a set structure that must be studied in numerical order. You can only access the next module once you have completed the previous module test.
Is there a time limit on the course?
Yes. This course has a 3-month access limit. You can access the course 24/7 within this period.
Will I get a certificate to show that I have passed the course?
Yes, you will receive a pass certificate provided you have attained the minimum pass grade of 75%.
If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.
The Certificate in Grassroots Soccer Coaching which is accredited and endorsed by ISSPF is a coaching education award providing a modern approach to the key skills required when involved in coaching soccer.
The focus of the course is as follows:
- Getting involved and helping those involved to ‘get better’
- Creating a safe learning environment
- Organising games
- Introduction to the basics of FUNdamentals
- 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
- Developing players with basic coaching principles
Official Accreditation By ISSPF
- This course is fully accredited by ISSPF & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & ISSPF continued professional development.
UEFA Federations:
Official Accreditation By Latvian Football Federation (UEFA)
- The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Slovenian FA (NSZ) (UEFA)
- The Slovenian FA (NSZ) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal NSZ accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Iceland FA (KSI) (UEFA)
- The Iceland FA (KSI) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal KSI accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Lithuanian Football Federation (UEFA)
- The Lithuania FF (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
CONCACAF Federation:
Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), CONCACAF
- This online course holds full accreditation from the BVIFA, guaranteeing that study hours count toward formal accreditation and BVIFA's professional development. Additionally, it's accepted for BVIFA-CONCACAF course revalidation.
Official Course Endorsement
Endorsed By Scottish Football Association (SFA)
- This course has been endorsed by the SFA as part of the revalidation process.
Endorsed By Bournemouth University (BU)
- This course is fully endorsed by the Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England, UK.
Endorsed By East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
- This course is fully endorsed by the ETSU, Tennessee, USA.
Endorsed By Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- This course is fully endorsed by the UiTM, Malaysia.
Endorsed By Wrexham University
- This course is fully endorsed by the Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, UK.
- The Estonia FA (EJL) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal EJL accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
- The FA of Finland (FAF) accredits ISSPF online courses as part of their UEFA coaching program & course revalidation. Completion of these courses contributes to formal FAF accreditation refreshment and professional development.
Course Modules
01FUNdamentals & introduction to coaching
Delivered by David Baird
In this lecture you’ll discover the fundamental elements of training organisation in soccer, the key coaching principles of P.L.A.Y, planning & learning through technical development examples and how to develop sessions to inspire & develop creativity.
02The coaching process Part 1
Delivered by Dr. Adam Owen
Following this lecture you will be able to identify key characteristics within the development of your future players, be capable of implementing key cultural changes within your sporting structure, understand where your coaching groups sits in the developmental & learning stages and be capable of using key coaching processes identified to enhance your coaching methodology with the relevant group.
03Training the game: A modern youth academy training structure
Delivered by Mirko Mazzantini
During this lecture you should be able to implement a youth academy training methodology & understand the processes in place to be used from grassroots to academy football, understand the key components & psychological benefits of the coaching methodology and how to integrate the game phase into the final part of the coaching method, which enables you to enhance the technical capacity of youth players.
04The coaching process Part 2
05Principles & fundamentals - off pitch requirementstle
Delivered by Dr. Ashley Allanson
From this lecture you will understand the integrated training methodology and how to implement it, you will understand how we can influence physical training targets within training sessions, you will understand and implement integrated training based on the relative training group age and you will be able to maximise your training sessions with players through intelligent ‘session design’.
06An Integrated Coaching Approach
Delivered by Efthymios Kyprianou
Following this lecture you should be able to implement small-sided games in sessions to replicate the ‘real-game’ scenarios, improve technical & tactical understanding for young players, develop physical & psycho-social skills within youth players through manipulating key variables of small-sided games and implement a ‘player-centred’ coaching approach in your sessions.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 6-hours study time
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Certificate in Grassroots Soccer Coaching course for?
Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the coaching, training, & preparation aspects of soccer players from youth to senior levels.
Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in the training methodology, physical training & development of individual athletes, players or team sports.
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What skills will I improve if I take this Grassroots Coaching course?
- Getting involved and helping those involved to ‘get better’.
- Creating a safe learning environment.
- Organising games.
- Introduction to the basics of FUNdamentals.
- 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.
- Developing players with basic coaching principles.
- The accredited & endorsed Certificate in Grassroots Soccer Coaching is a coaching education award providing a modern approach to the key skills required when involved in coaching youth or grassroots soccer.
- Developing a culture.
- Player development pathway.
- Promoting & developing effective & efficient holistical coaching sessions.
How will this course help me?
The Certificate in Grassroots Soccer Coaching, which is accredited & endorsed by ISSPF & a number of Universities & Football Associations globally, is a coaching education award providing a modern approach to the key skills required when involved in coaching youth football.
The online coaching course covers four key areas:
- Fundamental concepts of coaching.
- key coaching process components & skills.
- Exposure to a modern applied coaching structure.
- Further advances through an introduction to an integrated training approach.