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FAW Football Leaders Award
The Football Leaders 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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FAW: 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
UEFA A Licence Coach
- 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 Football Leaders Award (Level 1) to qualify for further educations such as the FAW C-Certificate!
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!
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.