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FAW C-Certificate VA Revolution
Working with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Coachbetter is proud to bring World Leading European Coach Education to Virginia, USA. Coaches in the US can start their European Coaching journey by completing the FAW C-Certificate. Coaches can now join the likes of Mikel Arteta and Roberto Martinez by starting their FAW coach education pathway.
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FAW C-Certificate: A new approach to modern soccer coaching education
The FAW C-Certificate 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. The course has been designed to support the modern coach, with education consisting of online modules, distance learning, webinars (utilizing Microsoft Teams) and practical (in-person) contacts as well as the requirement to coach within your own coaching environment. During the course, coaches learn about the key requirements of supporting an individual within modern football, developing players across our four pillars (Technical, Physical, Psychological and Social) and their ability to plan, prepare and reflect on sessions. There is no formal assessment.
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 in 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 C-Certificate is required to access the next steps of coach education on the FAW pathway.
Two further recognised coaching qualifications (FAW level 1 & 2). The FAW Football Leaders Award is part of the course and completion is required before progressing on to the FAW C-Certificate.
Embark on a transformative coaching journey with our FAW C-Certificate program, where you'll gain a fresh perspective on modern football coaching. Explore the technical, physical, psychological, and social aspects of the game.
Three online webinars followed by 3-day in-person practical days at Leesburg, VA.
This course will expand your knowledge in coaching, enhancing your coaching capabilities through a combination of in-person training and online workshops.
If you successfully complete the FAW C-Certificate you will be eligible to continue your coach education journey with the FAW through access to higher level courses.
Dates for practical days
In-person Practical Day 1
Friday 29th November 2024
5 PM- 9 PM EST
19623 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
In-person Practical Day 2
Saturday 30th November 2024
10 AM- 5 PM EST
19623 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
In-person Practical Day 3
Sunday 1st December 2024
10 AM- 5 PM EST
19623 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
Please note that you will require to attend webinars. We will confirm schedule after registering for the course.
What you get after the course
The FAW C-Certificate is the level 2 qualification in Wales. 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 (the next levels are only delivered in Wales). Please Note: for payment plan options or any further questions please contact course Director Mark Sampson: mark@coachbetter.com