IFA Level 1 CDFA
IFA LEVEL 1 – COACHING DISABLED FOOTBALLERS AWARD
Information
This coaching award is attendance based and will consist of theoretical and practical sessions. This award is at an introductory level and is designed to provide coaches with information and practical examples of how best to coach players with disabilities. There is no pre-requisite for this course although it is designed for coaches, teachers and volunteers already working or looking to work with disabled footballers.
The disabled groups in focus are learning disabilities, physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments. Course content includes safety considerations, communication, session planning, adapting sessions and a practical of fun games.
The course is three hours in duration. This course is non-examinational and participants receive a certificate.
For information on available courses, please e-mail acrooks@irishfa.com, telephone the Disability Football Department on 02890 669458 or contact the course tutor directly.
Upcoming Courses:
| Course | IFA Coaching Disabled Footballers Level 1 |
| Date | 30 April 2008 (Wednesday) |
| Times | 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm |
| Venue | Andersonstown Leisure Centre, Belfast |
| Cost per person | £20 |
| Coach Tutor | Kyle Spiers |
| Contact to Book a place | Kyle Spiers, 07966 373384 |
| Course | IFA Coaching Disabled Footballers Level 1 |
| Date | 30 June 2008 (Monday) National Coaching Week |
| Times | 10am – 1pm |
| Venue | Stranmillis College, Belfast |
| Cost per person | £30 |
| Coach Tutor | Alan Crooks |
| Contact to Book a place | Alan Crooks: 02890 669458 |
| Course | IFA Coaching Disabled Footballers Level 1 |
| Date | 8 December 2008 (Monday) |
| Times | 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm |
| Venue | Ballysillan Leisure Centre, Belfast |
| Cost per person | £20 |
| Coach Tutor | Sean Paul Murray |
| Contact to Book a place | Sean Paul Murray, 07802 327540 |
