The Irish FA Education and Employability team, in partnership with the Stadium Community Benefits Initiative (SCBI), is set to deliver the Irish FA National Coaching Certificate qualification to teachers at Colin Glen Leisure next month.
The course, specifically tailored for teachers, is scheduled for Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December (9am-4pm). The objective of the National Coaching Certificate is to assist learners in increasing their skills and knowledge in preparation for facilitating and organising coaching sessions within a school setting.
The NCC course will cover modules including understanding your role as a coach and the importance of facilitation, organisation, safeguarding and health and safety, key teaching principles when coaching children (5-12) and session design.
The course has both theoretical and practical content which includes 24 guided learning hours with a tutor (three practical days) and time spent completing online tasks and uploading plans at home.
The course also includes:
- A practical assessment
- Completing and uploading 2x1 hour session plans
- First Aid for Football
- Online Nutrition course
- Online Safeguarding course
Stadium Community Benefits Initiative will fund course fees for a limited number of participants. To be eligible for funding, participants must be a resident of Belfast City Council area or work in a Belfast based school. Attendance for all three days is mandatory to complete the course, so please ensure you are able to attend before applying.
National Coaching Certificate for Teachers
Course venue: Colin Glen Leisure, 115 Blacks Road, Belfast, BT10 0NF.
Date: 11th, 12th and 13th December 2023.
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: £220 (for anyone not applicable for SCBI funding)
Contact: Francis.brennan@irishfa.com
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