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FAW Grassroots Leaders Award Carmel 2025
Working with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Coachbetter is proud to bring World Leading European Coach Education to Carmel, IN. Coaches in the US can start their FAW coaching journey with the FAW. Coaches can now join the likes of Mikel Arteta and Roberto Martinez by starting their FAW coach education pathway.
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FAW Grassroots Leaders Award: A new approach to modern soccer coaching education
The FAW Grassroots Leaders Award is delivered utilizing a variety of in-person education contacts and online workshops. It is designed to educate candidates in the technical, physical, psychological, and social requirements of modern football. It will develop candidates’ ability to plan, prepare, deliver, and reflect on coaching sessions for the development of players. Courses have been designed to support the modern coach, with education consisting of online modules, distance learning, webinars and practical (in-person) contacts as well as the requirement to coach within your own coaching environment. If you are interested in joining the 200 US coaches who have already progressed through the Coachbetter x FAW pathway, sign up for the FAW Grassroots Leaders Award.
Course Tutors
Mark Sampson
UEFA PRO Licence Coach
- Cheftrainerin der FIFA Frauen-Weltmeisterschaft 2015 (Bronzemedaille)
- Ehemalige Cheftrainerin der englischen Löwinnen
- Ehemaliger Akademie-Manager bei einem Premier League Club
- 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Frauen- und Männerprofifußball als Managerin und Trainerin
- Level 5 Trainerausbilderin
David Gough
UEFA A Licence Coach
- Ehemaliger internationaler Frauentrainer England Lionesses & Jamaica Women
- Ehemaliger Premier League Academy U18-Trainer
- 10 Jahre Erfahrung im US-Fußball, derzeitiger stellvertretender Cheftrainer der Oklahoma Women Uni
- Ehemaliger ECNL-Direktor für Coaching
- MSc Performance Coach
Why you should take the course
The FAW is recognised by 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.
The FAW Grassroots Leaders Award is required to access the next steps of coach education on the FAW pathway.
Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments & First Aid training
Embark on a transformative coaching journey with our FAW Grassroots Leaders Award program, where you'll gain a fresh perspective on modern football coaching. Explore the technical, physical, psychological, and social aspects of the game.
Online webinars followed by a full in-person practical day in Carmel, IN.
This course will expand your knowledge in coaching, enhancing your coaching capabilities through a combination of in-person training and online workshops.
If you successfully complete the FAW Grassroots Leaders Award you will be eligible to continue your coach education journey with the FAW through access to higher level courses.
Dates for practical days
In-person Practical Day
Saturday December 13th, 2025
5465 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46033
Webinar
December 1st, 2025 at 12 PM EST
What you get after the course
The FAW Grassroots Leaders Award is the level 2 qualification in Wales. The qualification allows coaches to further understand the requirements and responsibilities of a modern coach and how to utilize tools to support them and their players. It is also required to access the next steps on the FAW Coach Education Pathway (the next levels are only delivered in Wales). Please Note: for payment plan options or any further questions please contact course coordinator Donny Szabo-Herczeg: donat@coachbetter.com
Insights into the FAW coaching pathway: A new approach to modern soccer coaching education
The FAW coaching pathway offers a flexible blend of in-person and online learning to help coaches master the essentials of modern soccer. Designed to support your growth, the course focuses on developing your ability to plan, deliver, and reflect on sessions that enhance players’ technical, physical, psychological, and social skills. With online modules, webinars, and practical in-person workshops, you’ll also apply your learning in your own coaching environment. Plus, there’s no formal assessment, making it an accessible and practical way to elevate your coaching.
UEFA C Licence (FAW Level 3 Award)
The FAW Level 3 Award is the next step on the FAW coaching pathway, designed for coaches ready to deepen their understanding of the game and lead teams with confidence. This course combines online learning with practical, in-person contacts to help you build a strong foundation in game understanding, session design, and player development. You’ll explore the core principles of coaching aligned with the “Welsh Way,” while learning how to effectively support players across all four corners: technical, physical, psychological, and social. With guidance from experienced FAW tutors, this course prepares you for team leadership and sets you on the path toward the UEFA B Licence.
UEFA B Licence
The UEFA B License is a major milestone on the FAW 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 “Welsh Way” 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 FAW tutors, the UEFA B Licence prepares you to confidently coach at advanced youth and senior levels.