The course is designed to support those who wish to develop their mentoring skills, to understand the role of the Mentor, to develop the interpersonal skills required to become an effective mentor as well as developing reflection as a learning tool. It supports participants to develop skills in a safe and positive environment. The course supports the FA`s strategic goal to raise standards.
Who is this course for?
Aimed at Coaches who provide support to other Football Coaches in a mentoring capacity.
Course Details
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Course Duration: 6 Hours
Price: £TBC
Frequency: TBC
Pre-requisites: 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
The course is 6 hours, and there is no practical element. On completion of the course candidates should be able to:
- Understand the role of the Mentor and principles of effective mentoring
- Understand and appreciate the required interpersonal skills of the Mentor
- Have explored strategies for mentoring
- Demonstrate the ability to use core mentoring interpersonal skills, observation, giving accurate feedback, active listening, questioning and reflection.
- Understand mentoring assessment, feedback, and goal setting processes
- Consider the importance of reflection as a tool for learning
- Have explored CPD and reflective Action Planning opportunities for Mentors to consider their future development
This course has no formal assessment; the progress of learners is monitored through group activities and discussions.
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For more information on any of our coach education courses contact Joanna Thorpe on 0114 241 4992 or email joanna.thorpe@sheffieldfa.com