FA YOUTH AWARD MODULE LEVEL 2

Introduction to the FA YOUTH AWARD MODULE LEVEL 2

The FA Youth Award Module 2 – ‘Developing the Practice’, is a vocational course that provides candidates with an opportunity to develop an awareness of both the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching young players.

Course Prerequisites for FA YOUTH AWARD MODULE LEVEL 2

Candidates are required to:
– hold the FA Youth Award Module 1 – ‘Developing the Environment’ Certificate

Course Aims
To provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching young football players with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and confidence in a range of key issues around developing and understanding practice.


The course introduces a number of generic stands that are applicable to all players, regardless of age, and these are consolidated during Module 3 of the award.

Learning Outcomes of
On successful completion of the FA Youth Award Module Level 2 candidates will have improved their knowledge of understanding:

– balance and proprioception;
– the reason for practice and training;
– growth and development of young players;
– learning the game;
– developing skills for the game;
– types of practice;
– warm ups;
– structuring practice;
– maturity;
– age;
– incorporating goalkeepers into your session;
– player snapshots.

Course Format
The FA YOUTH AWARD MODULE LEVEL 2

is comprised of four units based around the FA's LTPD Four Corner Model. To successfully complete the course candidates must attend, contribute to and complete all four units of study:
1. The Social Corner
2. The Psychological Corner
3. The Physical Corner
4. The Technical Corner

There is no formal assessment associated with the course, however candidates will be expected to consolidate the course information, prepare for the delivery of a coaching session and in the light of this, review their knowledge and experience and develop an action plan for their further development in the role as a football coach.

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