FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Goalkeeping

Course content

The practical elements of the course will provide you with the following elements:

• Specific goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
• Coaching basic individual techniques including footwork, the set position, handling techniques, diving saves (catching/deflecting/parrying), dealing with 1v1 situations, and crosses
• Understanding how to develop and improve the goalkeeper's technique
• Planning and preparing progressive technical practices
• Maintaining the health and safety of the players and other coaches
• Maintaining the high standards of conduct to promote Association football

The theoretical elements of the course will consolidate the key technical aspects of goalkeeping, together with the Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model.

Course exam/certificate

To gain a certificate, you must:

• Attend all course hours
• Successfully complete the practical exam and course modules
• Provide your FAN number
• Hold a current FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (formerly FA Emergency Aid) qualification
• Hold a current FA Safeguarding Children qualification

Assessment

Assessment is via successful practical delivery of a 15-minute goalkeeping coaching topic.