Level 2 to Uefa b Licence Coaches Club Event Hunts FA Presentation by Keith Webb RCDM

Hello and welcome Keith Webb RDCM (east) • • • • • • • • Professional coaching since 1980 working with elite player from U’9s to full international players 1980-2006 Manager non league Conference (north) 2006-2009 Northern Ireland U’17 Coach 2010/11 Club head Coach Phoenix Soccer club 2012 UEFA A License since 1998 FA Full badge holder 1985 UEFA B tutor Level 2 tutor

Aims and Outcomes

To give a understanding of the difference between Level 2 and Uefa B To give a clear pathway of work towards gaining the qualifications.

Criteria

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Level 2

1 st 4sport The awarding body CFA’s run courses No criteria to meet to access course • • •

Uefa B

Uefa qualification Football Association run courses CV sent in certain criteria need to be met ( Level 2 action plan. Evidence of working at a certain level step 6 or above)

Level 2 Coaching Certificate

An introduction to coaching the sport to adults and children Planning, delivering and evaluating ‘Themed’ sessions e.g Long passing or Dribbling FA ‘4 Corner Model’ Long Term Player Development Model Practical applies Techniques and skills into Principles of Invasion Games

FA Youth Award – ‘Coaching for the Game’ Allow football to be fun and enjoyable Display appropriate behaviours Meet the needs of the individual FA ‘4 Corner Model’ Long Term Player Development Model

FA Youth Award – ‘Coaching for the Game’

FA UEFA B – ‘Coaching the Game’

Content – Process – Benefits

FA UEFA B Licence

Level 2 Coaching Certificate FA Youth Award

Course Participation

Level 2

75 hrs GLH • • • Six day initial work block Two continuation days Two day assessment period

Uefa B

127.5 hrs GLH • • • • Five day block 1 Four day block 2 Five continuation days Three day assessment period Any days missed must be made up by attending corresponding day on another course

Tasks

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Level 2

Role/Qualities of a coach Planning a football session Intro to LTPD Developing a session planner Accident/illness Reporting accidents Coaching styles & communications Self Evaluation/self reflection Equitable practice and codes of conduct Nutrition Football fitness • • • • • • • • • • • •

Uefa B

Coaching philosophy Attitude & ethics working with others Learning/coaching styles Player characteristics Safe football environment Planning a football coaching programme Match/player analysis Performance profiling LTPD Football fitness Nutrition Mental Preparations

Technical

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Level 2

Technique Skill Game related Themed Practice 4v4 + use of floaters and target players • • • • • • • •

Uefa b

ATP Wave practice Pattern drills Squad practises Skill Practises Functions SSG ( 8v8 ) Phase of play

Principles of play (level 2)

• • • Attacking CREATE MAINTAIN EXPLOIT SPACE • • • Defending DENY RESTRICT PREDICT SPACE

Principles of Play (uefa b)

• • • • • Attacking Penetration Dispersal Movement Support Invention • • • • • Defending Delay Compactness Depth Balance Control & Restraint

Level 2

Assessment

Uefa B Themed practice of 35 minutes consisting of a theme of work incorporating Technique Skill and a game related practice for a minimum of 15 minutes Themed practice consisting of 45 minutes. Starting with a practice of choice finishing with either a SSG or Phase of Play

Defending when Organised LEVEL 2 Organisation

4v4 + 2 + goalkeepers floaters on outside

Coaching considerations

Team/units (pressure first touch,reduce options,stay compact Individual (start position, decisions) First defender (the six s’-start shut slow sit stay show Around the ball (support start angles distances communication Away from the ball ( balance start mark? Cover?

Defending Principles (SSG 8 vs. 8) UEFA B What if:

1. We can’t get all players behind ball 2. Wide opponent gets past our full back 3. Dispossessed in midfield 4. CH gets out 5. CF receives + turns • 8 v 8 • 3 – 2 – 2 vs. 3 -2 - 2 • 65 yds x 45 yds • Start position? Free play?

• Offside

Coaching Elements

1. Delay – Pressure on ball? Giving ground? Pressure, cover, marking 2. Concentration & Compactness – Distances between players, units, from goal/ball Relationships (angles, cover etc.), Movement as a defending team 3. Depth – protecting the space behind the back line, distance from goal of back line 4. Balance – supporting – defensive symmetry – marking opponents/occupying spaces 5. Control/Restraint – Personal defensive discipline