Female Only Introduction to Football Coaching Course

Through our partnership with the Scottish FA and our commitment to growing the game, we are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for aspiring female football coaches within the SSS Network. The Scottish FA will be providing a free of charge female only Introduction to Coaching 1.1 course on 25^th & 28^th April (both sessions 6pm-8.15pm online).

The course aims to aims to develop a basic understanding of

§  The Scottish FA coach education pathway and the coach’s learning journey.

§  Effective communication and player interaction to develop effective delivery.

§  The fundamental principles of a games-based approach to player development.

§  The role of the coach within the Coaching Process.

§  How to solve some common problems faced by the coach

Whilst covering:

§  Theory (Introduction to Coaching, Benefits of a Games Based Approach & Challenges of the Coach)

§  Practical (Introductory Activities, 4v4 Games, Challenge Games, Training Games)

The course is open to female students aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise. To register your place on the course please email Ian Lowe with details of which college/university you represent. Details on how to register and how to complete the mandatory perquisite Child Wellbeing and Mental Health eLearning courses will then be send out to all candidates.

Women’s football is a big part of the Scottish Student Sport network – play your part by attending the course.

Scottish Student Sport are extremely grateful of the excellent support received from the Scottish FA.