G.O.A.L - Football Academy

G.O.A.L 2010

Northamptonshire FA Group Of Advanced Leaders in 2010

Northamptonshire FA will be running a LeadershipAcademy for current year 11 and 12 students in 2010. This academy will be linked to the FA's national pathway for young coaches and leaders:

Northamptonshire FA leadership academy (20 places)

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East Midlands Young Leadership Camp (4 places)

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National Young Leadership Camp (2 places)

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FA International Changing lives saving lives programme in Africa

We have places for up to 20 leaders to become part of the Northamptonshire academy. There is an application form to complete and those 20 successful applicants will receive an academy t-shirt with 4 applicants selected to attend the FA regional leadership camp and 4 FREE places up for grabs on a Level 1 coaching course. The following programme of events is also in place:

Friday 29th Jan

7pm - 9pm

Academy introduction and team building evening

Bugbrooke St Michaels FC

Tuesday 16th February

10am - 4pm

FA Age Appropriate coaching - introductory module (certified FA course)

ON Chenecks FC, Northampton

Saturday 20th March

10am - 1pm

Leading sessions - Academy student's opportunity to coach / lead a session

Moulton College

Friday 16th April

10am - 2pm

Refereeing and officiating 10 - 11.45 

Club coaching and managing a team 12.30 - 1.45

Wellingborough Grammarians FC

Saturday 15th May

10am - 1pm

Moulton College

1. Fun and games
2. decision on which two academy students are selected to go to the FA national leadership Camp
3. decision on 4 coaches to be offered a FREE place on an FA level 1 certificate in coaching football which will take place in June 2010 at Moulton College

The following links take you to The FA website where you can find out more information about the opportunities that have been available for young coaches / leaders:

Generic information

http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Search.aspx?s=young%20leadership

2009 changing lives saving lives visit to Africa

http://www.thefa.com/GetIntoFootball/School/NewsAndFeatures/2009/africa_trip_221009.aspx

If you would like to be part of Northamptonshire FA G.O.A.L 2010 please complete the application form and return to: