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FAW Grassroots Leaders Award Jacksonville 2026
Working with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Coachbetter is proud to bring World Leading European Coach Education to Jacksonville. 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
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
Mark Sampson
UEFA A 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
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 2-day in-person practical days in Jacksonville, FL.
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 1
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
2850 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
In-person Practical Day 2
Sunday, February 15th, 2026 2026
2850 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
Webinar
February 2nd, 2026 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