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
Entry Requirements
Places in the Football Academy will be offered following a successful interview and trial.
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.
Contact Details
For further information please contact either:
Mark Fogarty on 07778 851692, email: markfogarty@stratford.ac.uk
or email: college@stratford.ac.uk