Football Academy

Football Academy

About the Course
Study Mode
Apprenticeship

Introduction FOOTBALL ACADEMY - In association with Coventry City Football Academy and Stratford Town Football Club
(Full-time, 1 year course)
This exciting new Football Academy will be based at the fantastic new DCS Stadium, the home of Stratford Town Football Club, in Knights Lane, Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7BZ.
The course will be run by highly advanced UEFA coaches with a background in professional football and teaching.
Skills and Techniques:
You will receive a minimum of eight hours per week in practical training and fitness related activities. Allied to this will be weekly League and Cup games in college competitions.
Knowledge and Understanding:
You will need to demonstrate the following:

· How to plan and prepare a session
· How to organise players
· How to brief and de-brief players
· How to set up an area safely
· Dealing with accidents and emergencies

Course Units Areas of Study - Sport Specific:

· NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing Association Football
· 1st4Sport FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate
· 1st4Sport FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate
· Child Protection
· First Aid
· Fitness
· Nutrition
· Health and Safety
· Planning and Preparation

Areas of Study - Other: (To be taught/held at Stratford-upon-Avon College)

· Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and ICT at Level 2 (A-C GCSE)
· Weekly tutorials

Tuition Fees(Cost) This course is FREE to all 16-19 year old students.

Progression Route Following Year 1 there will be an opportunity to complete a further programme of study in the sports sector.

Other Information There will be an early opportunity to use your qualification by delivering and gaining experience in schools and sport centres.