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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.
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.
Course Tutors
Mark Sampson
UEFA PRO 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
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
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 Level One/Football Leaders Award is required to access the next steps of coach education on the FAW pathway.
The FAW Football Leaders Award is recognized as the prerequisite course to progress through the pathway.
Embark on a transformative coaching journey with our FAW Coaching Pathway program, where you'll gain a fresh perspective on modern football coaching. Explore the technical, physical, psychological, and social aspects of the game.
Fully online course with an optional webinar delivered by our qualified tutors.
This course will expand your knowledge in coaching, enhancing your coaching capabilities through online workshops.
If you successfully complete the FAW Level One/Football Leaders Award you will be eligible to continue your coach education journey with the FAW through access to higher level courses.
Coach Friendly
Complete the course at any time
What you get after the course
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. Please Note: for payment plan options or any further questions please contact course coordinator Donny Szabo-Herczeg: donat@coachbetter.com