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Coachbetter x The Football Association of Wales (FAW)

Working with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Coachbetter is proud to bring World Leading European Coach Education for International coaches. Coachbetter is excited to provide the international coaches with the opportunity to access the FAW Level One / Football Leaders Award (online) as an entry point for coaches all over the World to the FAW Coach Education Pathway.  
The FAW Level One / Football Leaders Award (online) is the prerequisite qualification for coaches to move through the FAW pathway.

FAW Pathway

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.

Courses in the US
FAW Level 1 Award
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FAW Level 1 Award for US-coaches

FAW Football Leaders Award (Level 1) This online eLearning award provides 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. The 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.

Courses in Wales
25+ International pro-clubs already participated:

The Coachbetter / FAW pathway was the most thought provoking and inspiring coaching experience I have been part of. The quality of the tutors and course material combined with the FAW Welsh Way philosophy to encourage coaches to show their own personality and philosophy opened my eyes to another way of looking at the art of coaching.

Matthew Mountford
Director, Philadelphia Union
UEFA B Licence Coach

FAW Pathway Courses

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FAW Coaching Pathway

Working with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Coachbetter is proud to bring World Leading European Coach Education to US. Coaches in the US can start their FAW Coaching journey with the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Coaches can now join the likes of Mikel Arteta and Roberto Martinez by starting their FAW coach education pathway.

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+200 US Coaches have progressed through our FAW Pathway.

FAW Coaching Pathway Graduates

Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira Roberto Martinez as well as former Liverpool assistant coaches Pepjin Ljinders and Vitor Matos were both recent graduates from the FAW Pathway while current Welsh National Manager Craig Bellamy, Sol Campbell, Marcel Desailly, Freddie Ljungberg and David Ginola have also been through the system.

Over the last two years over 200 coaches from the US have progressed through the Coachbetter/FAW pathway.

Our cohort of College coaches, Executive Directors, Directors of Coaching and Coaches in both the male and female game in the US are now connected through our pathway to continue sharing best practice and building their network. Coaches from every major competition level from MLS and NWSL to recreational programs have been represented on out courses since 2023.

Currently no upcoming FAW Coaching Pathway courses. To get upcoming info the first, sign yourself up for our waitlist.
Online Course

Your start into the FAW universe. For only 99$

FAW Football Leaders Award (Level 1) This online eLearning award provides 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. The 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.

FAW Coaching Pathway: A new approach to modern soccer coaching education

The FAW Coaching Pathway 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/FAW pathway, complete the interest form below on the bottom of the page.

"After hearing about the FAW pathway online I was immediately intent on registering for the course and starting my journey on the pathway with CoachBetter. The on-field delivery was excellent, the facilities, equipment and structure made it an enjoyable experience. The FAW curriculum has allowed me to simplify my coaching allowing me to focus on ensuring learning is taking place.
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Todd Sullivan
24-7 UK Soccer Academy& Head Coach & Sport Science Facilitator
"The Welsh FA and its courses have a clear approach to coaching. Their methodology, values and the tools provided are all aligned for coaches to learn the Welsh way and help our players further their growth as athletes and individuals. I encourage coaches to dive into these courses, where learning the Welsh way mixed with an eclectic group of student-coaches will accelerate your development as an educator.”
Christian Diercks
Head of BVB Evonik Football Academy
"The FAW Pathway has been a game-changer in my coaching journey. The Coachbetter/FAW introduced me to a network of coaches, fostering a collaboration, fellowship, and the exchange of ideas, which has expanded my coaching perspective. Overall, the experience has been invaluable in refining my skills and boosting my confidence as a coach.  Highly recommended to any Coach serious about their own development.
Emile Therrien
Florida Elite Soccer Academy
"It was a pleasure and honor for me to join this learning process, I definitely recommend the course because I found in this course a great learning environment led by such a great people with very helpful resources and tools for me to keep growing as a coach and educator as well."
Christian Diercks
Head of BVB Evonik Football Academy
"Started my Coachbetter/FAW Pathway in Indianapolis - Carmel last summer. Was delighted to be able to be part of the award based in US. The facilities were incredible with indoor and outdoor options. The course was executed at a real high level by Mark, Donny and Jannik. Mark's knowledge of coaching and leading educational courses was clear immediately his personality allowed for the course to be beneficial to all different types of coaches who were on the course. Great detail was given to us, Mark also gave all coaches valuable 1v1 time and feedback.”
Marcus Watson
Director of coaching & USSF B qualified based Oakland California
"I have embraced the Coachbetter/FAW pathway like no other before. I cannot speak highly enough of both the personal and professional level of all the tutors involved. As a coach I was both challenged and supported to allow me to really get into what the art of coaching craft looks like and feels like for me. It look forward to continuing my own journey through the pathway over the coming years."
Christian Diercks
Head of BVB Evonik Football Academy

Meet your coaches

Introducing our coaching staff.

Mark
UEFA Pro License 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

Donny
FAW Courses Coordinator
  • Specialist in Modern Coaching Education and Development

  • Dedicated Guide for Coaches on the FAW Coaching Pathway

  • Experienced in Supporting Coaches Across All Levels

  • Advocate for Innovative and Player-Centered Coaching Methods

David
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

Harris
UEFA B License Coach
  • UEFA B License Coach and FAW Grassroots Coach Educator

  • MLS Next Director at VA Revolution FC

  • Former professional player in Germany, Sweden, and Malta with extensive international experience

  • Current FAW/UEFA A Licence candidate

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Is Your Club interested in hosting a FAW coach education course? Reach out to us to host a course as the likes of Jacksonville FC, San Ramon FC, VA Revolution and many more.