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Introduction to Coaching Award (Level 1)
The Introduction to Coaching Award will provide a basic and engaging introduction to the organisation of football practices in a fun, safe environment with an emphasis on engaging with the young players of today.
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A new approach to modern soccer coaching education
This award provides learners with an opportunity to discover and consider the technical and social support that we, as coaches, can provide to our players, discussing various practical aspects. These include: the importance of area size, practice transitions, progressions and regressions, as well as ensuring the learner takes a closer look at themselves, their role as a coach, and how they currently share the messages they provide players.
Course Tutors
Mark Sampson
UEFA PRO Licence Coach
- 2015 FIFA Women World Cup Bronze Medal Head Coach
- Former England Lionesses Head Coach
- Former Academy Manager at Premier League Club
- 20 Years experience in Female and Male Professional Football as a Manager & Coach
- Level 5 Coach Educator
David Gough
Head of Coach Education
- Director of coach education - Jacksonville FC
- Former Women’s International Coach England Lionesses & Jamaica Women
- Former Premier League Academy U18 Coach
- 10 years experience in US Soccer
- Former ECNL Director of Coaching
- MSc Performance Coach
Why you should take the course?
The FAW is recognised in UEFA as a leading Nation for coach education. The courses are recognised for creating an environment for coaches where individual personality and philosophy is embraced through the globally recognised Welsh Way Philosophy. That’s why so many high profile managers and coaches from the Premier League, International game and all over the globe have hand-picked the FAW as their destination for coach education.
Get the FAW Introduction to Coaching Award (Level 1) to qualify for further educations such as the FAW Entry Level Award (Level 2)!
The course is solely online, can be completed in your own time and will not require attendance at a Practical Day.
6 hours of Theory - that is all you need! This course can be started 24 hours after purchase!
To access this course candidates must be at least 14 years of age.
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What you get after the course?
Your introduction to the world of coaching in football. Gain your first award to get your opportunity to qualify for further coaching licenses or certificates!
Introduction to the European Coaching Pathway: A Modern Approach to Coach Education
This course provides a flexible blend of online and in-person learning designed to build the foundations of modern coaching. You will develop your ability to plan, deliver, and reflect on sessions that support players’ technical, physical, psychological, and social development. Through online modules, live webinars, and practical workshops, you will apply your learning directly within your own coaching environment. With no formal assessment, this course offers an accessible and practical first step in your coaching development journey.
UEFA C Licence
Working together with the Lithuanian Football Federation, we can now confirm we are opening registrations for the UEFA C Licence course for International coaches. Coaches learn the fundamentals of coaching, organisation of training sessions, player development in youth football. The perfect entry into a coaching career. This is a pathway that allows coaches to complete the UEFA C Licence through a combination of online webinars and four in-person practical days in Kaunas, Lithuania.
UEFA B Licence
The UEFA B License is a major milestone on the European coaching pathway, aimed at coaches leading competitive teams and ready to take their coaching to the next level. This advanced course focuses on game understanding, tactical development, and team management, while continuing to build on the European coaching philosophy. Through a structured mix of online learning, live webinars, and immersive in-person sessions, you'll refine your ability to analyze performance, design effective game models, and lead players through high-level training environments. With hands-on support from expert tutors, the UEFA B Licence prepares you to confidently coach at advanced youth and senior levels.
