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The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award 

Candidates must be 16 years old or over with a wish to learn the basic technical aspects of Goalkeeping.

Those applying must hold a valid FA Emergency Aid and FA Safeguarding Children certificate.

The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 1)

This course is ideal for coaches who want to improve the performance of their goalkeepers. Learn how to develop and improve your goalkeeper's technique and plan and prepare progressive technical practices. The course is delivered by goalkeeping tutors directly appointed by The FA.

The FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award (Level 2)

Building on the skills learnt in Level 1, this course teaches candidates how to coach basic individual goalkeeping techniques. Coaches will get a better understanding of how to plan and prepare progressive technical and functional practices, ensuring the health and safety of all. The practical elemants include dealing with one on one situations and handling crosses.

For more information contact Chris Mearns on 01622 791850 or email Christopher.Mearns@KentFA.com.

Level 1 & 2 Goalkeeping Refresher/ Taster Session

The tutors will be demonstating a selection of the topics from the two Goalkpeeing Courses and they will hold a practical question and answer forum.  This session will take place outside, although there may be a DVD presentation.

If you would like to enrol on a Goalkeeping Courses please click here for dates.

Please note to enrol on a Goalkeeping course you will need your unique FAN Number and password, if you do not have one please request one.

Please note course enrolments work on a first come first serve basis therefore spaces cannot be reserved. If you want to pay by cheque there is an additional charge of £5. If you choose this method please send a letter to the Kent FA which includes the candidates name, address, D.O.B, contact number, email address and the course title and date you would like to enrol onto with the payment of £155. Cheques need to be made payable to Kent FA Ltd.