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Junior Football Licence

1. Introduction

This course is aimed at coaches of players aged 8-11 years of age.

The Junior Football Licence Course is for those coaches who require the knowledge and
competency to organise junior players into suitable practices. This course is an accredited
program under the auspices of the Football Federation Australia National Coach Accreditation
Scheme.

Football Federation Australia's approved presenters focus the course content on competent
organisation of suitable practices.

The course is also designed to further enhance the knowledge of those coaches who are
currently coaching players of a junior age.

2. Course Objectives and Outcomes

On the completion of this course the coach will be able to;
o Plan and deliver appropriate ‘warm-up’ activities for the U/8 – U/11 age-group
o Plan and deliver a progressive ‘main part’ of a training session for U/8 – U/11 age-group
o Plan and deliver appropriate practices to encourage the development of Passing, Receiving and Dribbling.
o Facilitate the learning of basic technique and skills of football within the practice using appropriate communication and teaching strategies
o Conduct a practice session in a safe environment, ensuring maximum participation and maintaining adequate supervision.
o Select appropriate ‘final part’ activities for the U/8 to U/11 age-group.
o Perform the role of team coach on game day,
o Safety, Risk Management, Group Management, Communication, Inclusion Coaching, Ethical Coaching and Appropriate Coach Behaviour will be integrated into the course.

3. Course Duration

14 hours

4. Course Preparation

Candidates are advised to undertake adequate pre-course preparation by downloading and
printing the Course Manual from www.footballaustralia.com.au/coaching
Candidates must bring the printed course manual to the course.
It is recommended that the candidates prepare themselves in a physical sense, particularly if they
are not actively playing or coaching immediately prior to the start of the course.

NOTE: Candidates will be invited to participate in practical sessions. Those who are unable to do
so are required to declare any medical impediment in writing and advise the Course Presenter.

5. Course Content

Modules will be integrated throughout the course and will include:

Module	Title	Duration (mins)
JL 1	Passing/Striking (Safety/Group Management)	60
JL2	First Touch (Communication)	60
JL3	1 v 1 (Inclusion Coaching)	60
JL4	Running with the Ball (Appropriate Coach Behaviour)	60
JL5	Goalkeeping	90
JL6	Game Day – Small Sided Games Formats and Appropriate Coach Behaviour	15
JL7/8	Coaching Practice	360