Introduction to FA Level 2 Tony McCallum FA Senior Regional Coach Development Manger (South) Dorset FA

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1 10 th December 2013 Introduction to FA Level 2 Tony McCallum FA Senior Regional Coach Development Manger (South) Dorset FA

2 Introduction to FA Level 2 Good evening & Welcome Housekeeping Tonight's session Theory introduction Practical coaching sessions Practical & Theory Review What next

3 Introduction to FA Level 2 Where are you now review your current role, coaching opportunities, age group, etc? What next for you? FA Level 2 why Additional learning course/experience?

4 FA Level 2 Course 8 day course of learning (60 guided learning hours) 2 day assessment (15 guided learning hours) 16 Tasks to be completed in portfolio (some on course some away from) For coaches keen to enhance their knowledge of coaching and developing the techniques and skills of the game in line with the principles of invasion games Additionally, supports coaches to theme their work across sessions, weeks, months and seasons, to build observation skills and develop methods of intervening in sessions

5 Candidate Practical Delivery Within 8 days course of learning minute session Technique to Skill (e.g. RWTB) minute session Game Related Practice (e.g. Support Play) At 2 day assessment minute themed session Technique - Skill - Game Related practice (e.g. defending organised) 12 sessions to be completed and logged away from the course with your team/players Other informal opportunities on the course to learn through delivering

6 Technical Syllabus Technique Practice E.g. The Driven Pass Unopposed - Small components. Develop motor skills / motor coordination. Combine components once mastered. Practice as a whole. Skill Practice E.g. 3 vs. 1 Opposed situations. Controlled environment. May involve overload early on. Decision making of player is affected. When, where, how. Game Related Practice Two teams of 4 outfield players Pitch of appropriate size Additional players as floaters, targets or servers. Targets to enhance session and may vary at either end. Goalkeepers NOT included within the 4 but may be used as targets. Coach one team of 4 only whilst practice is active Live game

7 During the Course you will Cover Warm up s & Cool downs Technical syllabus Short passing Support Play Running with the ball Turning Defending disorganised Receiving Priorities Attacking heading Finishing Goalkeeping Long passing Forward runs without the ball Dribbling Defending organised Ball Control Defensive heading Switching Play Creating Space

8 Practical Coaching an insight into session formats and practice structures

9 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football The FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football uses the following formats to support the delivery of the practical elements of the course; Technique Practice Skill Practice Game-related Practice Themed Practice Throughout the course tutors will use the various formats to deliver the technical syllabus of the FA Level 2 course (Reference - FA Level 2 Coaching Technical Handbook)

10 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Practical Topic Definitions Technical Practice This is an unopposed practice with the emphasis on the development of a game technique. Challenges to the development of the technique may be gradually introduced and will be in the form of increased or decreased time, area, target or degree of difficulty in practice depending on the rate of improvement in the players' performance.

11 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Practical Topic Definitions Skill Practice This is an opposed practice with the emphasis on developing the bond of technique and decision making. The practice contains objectives for all players that are derived from the technical theme being practiced. Appropriate areas, the number of players involved and imposed 'conditions' will vary around the skill theme for development.

12 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Practical Topic Definitions Small sided game A directional game-practice involving targets and utilising even numbers of players per team (Level 2-4 v 4). Additional players may be used as for servers, targets or floaters.

13 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Practical Topic Definitions Practical theme For their independent assessment candidates will be asked in 35-minutes to deliver a coaching session which must be a progressed session to develop an aspect of the Level 2 Practical Syllabus. The session should take the players through a technical practice, a skills practice, culminating in a small-sided-game that applies the topic into a game situation.

14 Attacking & Defending Principles of Play

15 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Attack Create space Spread out Penetration Going forward Support In front and behind the ball Width Go wide Length & Depth Attack in numbers Improvisation Intelligence around the penalty box Exploit = Use Create = Make Maintain = Keep

16 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Defence Pressure/Delay Nearest player to the ball Stop forward play Stand up Support Cover/Recover Balance Reorganise defence Restraint Control Compactness Win the ball & squeeze the play Predict = Expect Deny = Stop Restrict = Limit

17 Coaching Styles and Effective Communication Continuum Coaching methodology COMMAND QUESTION & ANSWER OBSERVATION & FEEDBACK GUIDED DISCOVERY TRIAL & ERROR Player/coach interventions Coach tells & shows required solution Coach leads with question to gain response from players Coach & players observe Coach asks a question or issues a challenge Players and/or coach decide on the challenge Example I want you to..! What do you think? Let s watch this! Can you show me..? Try for yourself..! Description Coach tells, explains & shows how to do something Coach poses question & players offer verbal solution to challenge Players & coach observe & discuss feedback Coach challenges & players offer visual demonstration of possible solution Players are encouraged to find solutions with minimal support from coach

18 Practical Coaching Session

19 Example Sessions - Running With The Ball Technique Practice 1.2 teams of 4 one inside area, other on perimeter 4 balls 2. Receive ball from outside and run with it into other half of the pitch before passing to available player on the outside - receive back and repeat four times. 3. Swap roles with a red. Skill Practice 1. Waves practice. Reds serve into two on field players who seek to run ball into other half and play through to reds at far end. Receiving reds enter pitch and play 2 vs. 1 coming back the other way - repeat 2. If def wins they score by running ball over nearest end line Game Related Practice 1. 2 teams of Directional run ball into end zone and stop it to score. Opposition collect ball and attack back opposite direction.

20 Running With The Ball Simple Attacking Principles Create. Maintain.. Exploit Space Coaching Considerations Running With The Ball Recognise space/opportunity/defenders Adjust body to receive First touch Travel quickly/effectively Head up where possible Leading foot Execute outcome: pass, shot, dribble

21 Defending Outnumbered Technique Practice 1.2 teams of GK s 2. Concurrent practice attackers play onto pitch and play 2 vs. 1 unopposed. Attackers run ball over dotted line, which is line at which defender retreats no further (in technique practice) play to GK. 3.Swap defender with resting player on side and repeat. Skill Practice 1. As in Technique practice, except attacking team seek to score in goal and defender / goalkeeper try not to concede. 2. If defender / goalkeeper re-gain run ball into middle area 3. 2 nd defender recovers into practice to act as a recovering defender Game Related Practice 1. 2 teams of 4 + GK s 2. Look at opportunities for attacking from regains to support team to practice defending outnumbered

22 Defending Outnumbered Coaching Considerations Defending When Disorganised Deny Body stance, weight, prepared to act Win ball from poor touch/pass Do not track poor forward runs e.g. offside Step up/in and eliminate overload GK to protect goal and space behind last def Delay Body stance, weight neutral Drop and narrow Remain between ball and goal Threaten ball if/when possible Wait for recovery runs to eliminate overloads GK to protect goal and space behind last def Deflect Not able to prevent quick forward play Prioritise risks Allow play to wide rather than central areas Do not leave opponents unmarked centrally Be patient opposition must bring ball central to score Press ball when shooting becomes an option GK to protect goal and space behind last def Defend Last resort a defender must commit Distance from goal? Who presses? Line of pressure Adjustment of other defenders based on prioritising risk GK prepared for shot stopping and protecting the reduced space behind defenders Simple Defending Principles Deny. Restrict.. Predict Space Coaching Considerations Recovery Runs How deep? What line? Apply Pressure Supply Cover Destroy Support Available to Counter

23 Practical Coaching Session REVIEW

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