Q & A

So just a thought but I have been getting lots of messages and pm's and what not about some questions about abel or sf in general. Well im going to do a Q & A thing so if you have any questions post and i will type the answers out or make a video depending on what the question is. I have a few questions that im going to answer but i thought of just saving all of them and answering them at once when i think i have enough. if you wanna ask a question just leave a comment or pm me on youtube / srk forums. you can find my youtube page at the bottom under links and my srk profile here. I'm taking any questions, so ask away!

The Dog Face Show

Though this is not abel related i just wanted to post this. If you have not seen the dogface show yet then shame on you! Victor "Dogface" Ratliff is one talented fellow. Every episode of the dogface show makes me laugh. Here is the latest episode of his.



check out his website: http://dogfaceshow.com/ watch all his episodes if you haven't! you will not waste your time doing so. Here is his youtube page so subscribe to that! http://www.youtube.com/user/DogfaceShow

Haunts' SBO write up

Hey guys, check out iplaywinner.com for a write up on haunts/magus's trip down to socal 10 days prior to SBO Quals. It is definitely worth a read. The site is awesome so check out the whole site after reading it! the article can be found here or click on the title of this post.

Abel Mix Up Video

i was going to upload it here first but i had problems so i had to upload to youtube. well, here it is.

Brooking bans competetive football for U8's

Sir Trevor Brooking has banned competetive football for the under 8's, which I believe is a great move. The coaching of these kids will now be all about development, rather than winning pts on a meaningless table.

Who benefits from U8's winning leagues? Is it just to satisfy the ego of the coach/parents?

Thumbs up to Trevor!

England U21 friendly and Qualifier

England U21's are set to play a friendly against Slovenia on Tuesday 19th August at the KC stadium, Hull. The match is set to be used as a warm-up for the following European U21 qualifier against Portugal.

England currently sit top of the qualification group, with 6 wins and a draw from their 7 games, and the highly-rated Portugese team need a win to have any chance of catching England's lead. The game will take place at Wembley on Friday 5th September.


TICKET DETAILS – HULL

Tickets are priced £10 adults and £5 from the KC Stadium Ticket Office in person or by phone on 0870 837 0004. For details of group booking discounts click the link here.

(or for a Charter Standard Club form, click here)

TICKET DETAILS – WEMBLEY

Tickets are priced £10 adults and £5 concessions for Level 1 and £15 (no concessions) on Level 2. Tickets go on sale at 12noon on Tuesday 15 July from the Hotline 0844 826 2010 or via www.thefa.com/Tickets where further information can be found including details of group booking discounts.

How do I get started? How much does it cost?

So whats the first step to get onto the coaching ladder? Well, here in the UK, the FA offer progressive coaching courses, leading you all the way to your desired level.

The first step is the FA level 1 Club Coach. This teaches the basics of training, and also FA Emergency First Aid and FA Children Ensuring Safety in Football which is needed further along the qualifactions. This is open level entry, anyone can apply.

The second step, the FA level 2 Club Coach extends this training, and goes alot deeper, including alot of theory work. From the FA's website:

Course Content:
Practical Demonstrations including:

• Basic techniques -
  • passing
  • ball-control
  • running with the ball
  • turning
  • dribbling
  • shooting
  • heading
  • goalkeeping
• Attacking and defending (1 v 1 and 2 v 2)
• Principles of attack and defence - small-sided games (3 v 3, 4 v 4)
• Warm-up/cool down
• Group work and discussion

Theory:

• The Learning and Coaching Process I (including communication and coaching styles)
• Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Coaching Sessions
• Football Fitness I
• Football Food I
• Emergency Aid
• Health and Safety
• Overuse Injuries
• Growing Up: Youngsters in Football
• Laws of the Game
• Attitudes and Ethics

Observed Coaching Practice:

• Three sessions techniques, skills and principles of play in attacking or defending
• Group review of coaching

This is also open entry, but requires those that havent completed the level one to have relevant coaching experience.

These courses can then lead onto your further training, going up to level 3 (which is a Uefa B licence) or even to specialist youth training courses. How can you get on these? Well the first thing to do is contact your local FA (contact details can be found here) and asking them if they have any courses available.

The down side? These courses arent free, and if you intend to get higher up in the qualifactions, they can cost quite alot. My hope is to do levels 1-3 and also youth coaching, with the cost as below:

FA Coaches Association Membership	£39.50
FA Level 1 Club Coach	£65.00
FA Level 2 Club Coach	£275.00
FA Level 3 Club Coach	£785.97 (early booking and FACA Membership)
Youth Coach	£734.20(early booking and FACA Membership)
Total Cost (before equipment/travel etc)	£1889.67

This is based on this years prices, these of course could go up. Without the early booking and FACA membership, these courses are about £1200 each.

As you can see this is quite alot... donations greatfully recieved!!!