Ask any footballer who they rank as the most important influence on their career and almost all would make reference to a coach, past or present. Many would not be where they are today without the help, influence and guidance of a coach. Whether playing football at the highest level or simply for fun, the importance of a good coach cannot be under estimated.
Bolton Wanderers, through its extensive training programme for coaches, caters for the young coach looking to enter the coaching industry. A successful coach should always be open to new ideas and want to continually improve their individual skills and knowledge of the game.
Who Is The Course For?
Anybody 16 years of age with an interest in football coaching. You do not have to be a good player to enrol on this course and it is open for male and females. The course covers the same syllabus as the FA Level 2 CCF and successful candidates gain the equivalent to 5 GCSE's.
What Will I Learn?
On successfully achieving the recognised qualification candidates will be able to:
- Develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process
- Plan, conduct and evaluate a series of football coaching sessions
- Coach the basic skills and techniques of football
- Promote and establish positive working relationships at all levels
- Ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment
- Develop a greater responsibility for their own learning and development
- Promote the sport in a positive and constructive manner
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small sided games
Through Bolton Wanderers International Soccer School and their partnership with TUI, the Coach Education Programme have job opportunities for successful candidates throughout the holiday season where they will have the opportunity to coach abroad with the Reebok Football Academy.
Itinerary
Enrol September 2010 - June 2011, attendance is required 3 days per week throughout the college term.
Where Do I Enrol?
We are in partnership with the following colleges:
Bolton Community College (Bolton)
Preston College (Preston)
St John Rigby College (Wigan)
Eccles College (Eccles)
South Cheshire College (Crewe)
For more information on these courses please contact Kathryn Lawrenson by emailing klawrenson@bwfc.co.uk or alternatively please call 01204 673 740 during office hours.