FA Level 2

It is important that young players get comfortable with the ball at their feet and know how to manipulate the ball, with different parts of their feet, whilst keeping control of the ball and their heads up. This is a short video that shows how players can achieve these basic techniques, using their big and little toes and keeping their head up, to be aware of other players and space.

One important football coaching skill is how to create space for yourself on the pitch. In this video, the football coach works with young players to show them some simple moves on how they can create space for themselves and lose their marker.

TV Presenter, Tim Lovejoy takes part in a referee taster day at Liverpool County FA. Professional referee Chris Foy and Martin Keown also take part.

The Football Association Respect is a cross-game programme dedicated to improving standards of behaviour at all levels of football.

The Football Association Youth Coaching Award is a groundbreaking new football coaching course designed to help football coaches understand as much about their players as they understand about the game.

Football Association Youth Award is a groundbreaking new coaching course designed to help football coaches understand as much about their players as they understand about the game.

Rob Green talks about his goalkeeping coaches. Goalkeepers need coaches with specific goalkeeping knowledge to help them develop. Take a goalkeeping coaching course with the Football Association.

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to football training practices. Each individual player is of different ability, size, and physicality and has different needs. Fabio Capello talks about how a good football coach tailors practice sessions to suit players with varying abilities and skill. The Football Association Youth coaching Award helps football coaches to understand these needs and meet them.