1. Level 2 to Uefa b Licence Coaches Club Event Hunts FA
Presentation by
Keith Webb
RCDM

2. Hello and welcome
Keith Webb
RDCM (east)
Professional coaching since 1980 working with elite player from U’9s to full international players
Manager non league Conference (north)
Northern Ireland U’17 Coach 2010/11
Club head Coach Phoenix Soccer club 2012
UEFA A License since 1998
FA Full badge holder 1985
UEFA B tutor
Level 2 tutor

3. Aims and Outcomes
To give a understanding of the difference between Level 2 and Uefa B
To give a clear pathway of work towards gaining the qualifications.

4. Criteria 1st4sport The awarding body CFA’s run courses
Level 2
Uefa B
1st4sport The awarding body
CFA’s run courses
No criteria to meet to access course
Uefa qualification
Football Association run courses
CV sent in certain criteria need to be met ( Level 2 action plan. Evidence of working at a certain level step 6 or above)

5. Level 2 Coaching Certificate
An introduction to coaching the sport to adults and children
Planning, delivering and evaluating ‘Themed’ sessions e.g Long passing or Dribbling
FA ‘4 Corner Model’ Long Term Player Development Model
Practical applies Techniques and skills into Principles of Invasion Games

6. Display appropriate behaviours Allow football to be fun and enjoyable
FA Youth Award – ‘Coaching for the Game’
Display appropriate behaviours
Allow football to be fun and enjoyable
Meet the needs of the individual
FA ‘4 Corner Model’ Long Term Player Development Model

7. FA Youth Award – ‘Coaching for the Game’

8. FA UEFA B – ‘Coaching the Game’

9. Level 2 Coaching Certificate
Content – Process – Benefits
FA UEFA B Licence
Level 2 Coaching Certificate
FA Youth Award

10. Course Participation Level 2 Uefa B 75 hrs GLH
Six day initial work block
Two continuation days
Two day assessment period
127.5 hrs GLH
Five day block 1
Four day block 2
Five continuation days
Three day assessment period
Any days missed must be made up by attending corresponding day on another course

11. Tasks Level 2 Uefa B Role/Qualities of a coach
Planning a football session
Intro to LTPD
Developing a session planner
Accident/illness
Reporting accidents
Coaching styles & communications
Self Evaluation/self reflection
Equitable practice and codes of conduct
Nutrition
Football fitness
Coaching philosophy
Attitude & ethics working with others
Learning/coaching styles
Player characteristics
Safe football environment
Planning a football coaching programme
Match/player analysis
Performance profiling
LTPD
Football fitness
Nutrition
Mental Preparations

12. Technical Level 2 Uefa b Technique Skill Game related Themed Practice
4v4 + use of floaters and target players
ATP
Wave practice
Pattern drills
Squad practises
Skill Practises
Functions
SSG ( 8v8 )
Phase of play

13. Principles of play (level 2)
Attacking
CREATE
MAINTAIN
EXPLOIT
SPACE
Defending
DENY
RESTRICT
PREDICT
SPACE

14. Principles of Play (uefa b)
Attacking
Penetration
Dispersal
Movement
Support
Invention
Defending
Delay
Compactness
Depth
Balance
Control & Restraint

15. Assessment
Level 2 Themed practice of 35 minutes consisting of a theme of work incorporating Technique Skill and a game related practice for a minimum of 15 minutes
Uefa B Themed practice consisting of 45 minutes. Starting with a practice of choice finishing with either a SSG or Phase of Play

16. Defending when Organised LEVEL 2
Organisation
4v goalkeepers floaters on outside
Coaching considerations
Team/units (pressure first touch,reduce options,stay compact
Individual (start position, decisions)
First defender (the six s’-start shut slow sit stay show
Around the ball (support start angles distances communication
Away from the ball ( balance start mark? Cover?

17. Defending Principles (SSG 8 vs. 8) UEFA B
What if:
1. We can’t get all
players behind ball
2. Wide opponent gets
past our full back
3. Dispossessed in midfield
4. CH gets out
5. CF receives + turns
Coaching Elements
Delay – Pressure on ball? Giving ground? Pressure, cover, marking
Concentration & Compactness – Distances between players, units, from goal/ball
Relationships (angles, cover etc.), Movement as a defending team
3. Depth – protecting the space behind the back line, distance from goal of back line
4. Balance – supporting – defensive symmetry – marking opponents/occupying spaces
5. Control/Restraint – Personal defensive discipline
8 v 8
3 – 2 – 2 vs
65 yds x 45 yds
Start position? Free play?
Offside