Requirements: You must have successfully completed the Safeguarding 1 course and be Garda Vetted. Target Group: Parents and coaches Hours: 8 Course Learning Outcomes: The course is designed to assist parents and coaches in how to plan, organise and implement FUN game orientated activities. Parents and coaches will acquire specific knowledge of the development of young players aged between 6-9 years, with an emphasis on FUNdamental movement skills. The course aims to provide parents and coaches with the ability to…

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Requirements: You must have successfully completed the Safeguarding 1 course and be Garda Vetted. Target Group: Parents and coaches Hours: 3 Course Learning Outcomes: Coaches will gain specific knowledge in the development of players using the Small Sided Games structure. Coaches will develop through a process of discussion, identifying, listening, questioning and recording. Coaches will gain knowledge and a better understanding of coaching styles and coaching sessions. Course Outline: Development v winning Characteristics of the 7-9 year old football player Small…

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Requirements: You must have successfully completed the Safeguarding 1 course be Garda Vetted and Kick Start / PDP 1. Target Group: Coaches Hours: 16 Course Learning Outcomes: Coaches will learn about the Player Development Plan and the development of players aged between 9-12 years. Coaches will develop through discussion, observation, identifying, listening, questioning, recording and feedback. Coaches will plan, organise, implement and analyse their own coaching sessions. Course Outline: Theory – The Way Forward – Player Development Plan What is…

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