A good start for a 15 year old in Football Coaching from Football.co.uk

Leo · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:40 pm

I'm interested in coaching teams like that. My dad told me to be careful because when the manager quits all the parents look at you for the managerial position.

Tom_Nufc · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:34 pm

Robc wrote:

First of all coaching at any level now you will need to have your leaders course, with the FA.

You need this before starting anyway to give you a basic idea on coaching, and how to do it correct, the whole idea of coaching has changed and only those with a qualification can now coach, but the first steps are easy in fact very easy.

yes, exactly why im doing it! i think you explained it better than me Laughing

cshipley · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:41 am

well then young coaches your next step is obvious!

On your 16th birthday call your local FA and enrol on their FA Level 1 course! When you pass (when not if, its that easy) you will be able to coach.

I suspect without your Level 1 you will be ineligible to coach/babysit for Little Kickers anyway!

K66 · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:19 pm

Of course, once you've got your Level 1, don't waste it! Get down to your local club and volunteer to help one of the poor Dads who have somehow found themselves with a dozen or so under-8's. They will really appreciate your help!

Tom_Nufc · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:28 pm

ok, thanks for that guys!