‘Intro To Coaching Course’ Registration Opens
The Intro to Coaching Course is a new course offering for 2018, and was designed using the same UEFA Licensing standards as the C License course, and will serve as the entry point for the BFCA’s coaching education pathway.
“The course curriculum is developed by Jacques Crevoisier and is delivered over two weekends, with instruction led by UEFA B qualified coach educators from the BFCA. It comprises classroom and on-field sessions, with individual assessments held at the end of the course,” the Bermuda Football Coaches Association said.
“The course is sanctioned by the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] and qualifies the successful candidate to receive the BFA “D” license, required to coach at U7, U9, and U11 age level teams.
Who is Jacques Crevoisier?
“Jacques coached for the French Football Federation at Clairefontaine, winning the under 18 European Championship in 2000, and served as a UEFA Senior Director for the Technical Department. He was also the first team coach at Liverpool FC from 2001 to 2003, consulted for Sochaux, St. Etienne and Monaco and provided psychology work at Arsenal and Tottenham [he has a degree in sports psychology.] Jacques is a regular match day commentator on English Premier League and other top European games and a regular public speaker
Course objectives
“This 15 hour course teaches participants how to plan, organize, and deliver enjoyable coaching session in a safe environment. Participants will learn how to organize small-sided games and age appropriate sessions, and develop in players a variety of technical skills – juggling, passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling and running with the ball. The course curriculum also focuses on working with and educating parents about positive support, reinforces responsible conduct of a coach and deliver knowledge of basic laws of the game.
Who is the Intro to Coaching course for?
“The course is geared toward Parents, Team Managers, PE Teachers, Current & former players who are new to coaching; and existing coaches [especially U7-U11] who have not had any formal coaching education. Candidates are encouraged to be in reasonable physical condition and to be prepared to participate in drills being run by their fellow coaches.
“Those participants achieving a specific score and demonstrating proficiency in their assessment will be considered for recommendation as candidates to progress to the BFCA’s UEFA C equivalent course.
Intro to Coaching Course Schedule [Tentative -TBC]
- June 1, 2018 Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM – Theory Classroom 1.5 hrs. – TBC
- June 2, 2018 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pitch session – 3 hrs. – BFA Field
- June 3, 2018 Sunday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pitch session – 3 hrs.- BFA Field
- June 8, 2018 Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM – Theory Classroom 1.5 hrs. – TBC
- June 9, 2018 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pitch session – 3 hrs. – BFA Field
- June 10, 2018 Sunday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pitch session – 3 hrs.- BFA Field
Costs
“The BFCA underwrites some of the expenses of our courses to help keep access to coaching education affordable for those who have a desire to become certified and gain more proficiency with their standard of coaching. This is reflected in the low costs to the candidates:
Intro to Coaching Course [D License] – $150 includes:
- BFCA Member fee [financial member for 2018] – $75
- Intro to Coaching Course Fee – $75
How do I register for the course?
“You can register for the course by simply sending an email to coacheducation@bfca.bm . All the relevant registration materials and information will be sent to you in a reply email. The electronic form will allow you to fill in the required information and save and email it back to the BFCA to complete the process. Or print the form and handwrite in the information.
“Payments can be made by cheque or cash or directly to our account at the HSBC, Acc. No. 011‐113669‐001. Please include your name on the payment.
“Completed forms with cheque or cash payment can be hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the offices of the Bermuda Football Association for collection by the BFCA. Please label the envelope Attention: BFCA Intro to Coaching Course.
“Clubs who wish to register and pay for their coaches can send an email communication to coacheducation@bfca.bm . If you have any questions contact Richard Todd at 337-1120.”
The full registration form follows below [PDF here]
