FAI Courses

Kick Start / PDP 1 (for players 6-9 years)
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 create a fun, safe and enjoyable environment, coaches will learn how to create structured theme based sessions. Session is for 8 hours

Kick Start / PDP 2 (for players 9-12 years)
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. Session is for 16 hours

Kick Start / PDP 3 (for players 12- 16 years)
The course is designed to assist coaches working within the youth game and working with players between the ages of 12-16. The course is a mixture of theory and practical and see’s participants completing both in course and post course assignments. Session is for 24 hours

7v7 Games Workshop
A workshop designed to assist coaches on how to introduce game related practices working through the thirds in functions and 7v7 games. Coaches will improve their structure and organisation of sessions. The course aims to assist coaches in their planning, control, understanding and implementation through sessions. Coaches will improve their coaching process, skills and methods. Session is 3 hours

9v9 Games Workshop
A workshop designed to assist coaches on how to introduce game related practices working through the thirds in functions and 9v9 games. Coaches will improve their structure and organisation of sessions. The course aims to assist coaches in their planning, control, understanding and implementation through sessions. Coaches will improve their coaching process, skills and methods. Session is 3 hours

Fundamentals of Goal Keeping
The course is based around how to show the basic techniques of goalkeeping for the individual. The participants will receive theory and practical tutor demonstrations throughout the day. Session is 8 hours

Safeguarding Level 1
This Level 1 Safeguarding Children course provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to safeguard children. It describes the common types of abuse, how to recognise them, and how to respond to your concerns. It also explains how to correctly report your concerns. The course uses a variety of written text, interactive activities, and real-life case studies to help you understand your responsibilities. Session is 3 hours.