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Football Coaching Training
All our new franchise owners benefit from extensive training as part of our onboarding process.
The We Make Footballers training course will help you develop the skills and confidence you need as a youth football coach, using principles taken from the FA and category 1 academies. It covers everything you need to start running your coaching business.
Our franchises are perfect for anyone interested in taking an active role in grassroots football, or for anyone wanting to turn their passion for football into their next career move.
If you’d like to help us “make” footballers in your community, download an information pack or book a call today!
Your Coaching Franchise and Training
The payment for your franchise covers the initial training you will receive as a new franchise owner. We have developed our training syllabus using principles learned from the FA and techniques learned from some of the world’s top football clubs. Through our training you’ll learn to deliver coaching sessions that integrate these techniques. Where possible, our in person training is conducted at The Lensbury, a truly stunning venue and hotel, in Teddington in South West London.
We Make Footballers Franchisee Training Programme
As a new franchise owner, you’ll visit us at our training facilities at The Lensbury in Teddington, for 3 days of in-person training. Following that, you’ll also require around 20 hours’ remote training to get up to speed (this can also be completed at Head Office if you wish).
Day 1
The first day of our training is based around our company values, ethos and coaching philosophy. It’s a great way to get to know the team and to meet other franchisees. We’ll go at your pace – we don’t like to rush the process, and we want you to be able to get everything you can out of it! Where possible, we will host this training in the amazing meeting facilities at The Lensbury. If you are feeling like pampering yourself, for an additional extra, feel free to book yourself in at The Lensbury’s hotel and spa over the course of the training.
Day 2
On day 2, you’ll move onto learning about how to deliver coaching sessions, safeguarding children and how to recruit and manage your coaching staff. You’ll also learn sales and marketing techniques to enable you to promote your new business within your community and attract new talent. Where available, each day will be fully catered at The Lensbury with breakfast, lunch, snacks, tea and coffees throughout the day.
Day 3
This covers anything that could not be completed in the first two days of training, usually using the booking software and finance training. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions you might have.
Ongoing Training
Your franchise fee includes ongoing training throughout your career as a franchisee. Starting in 2024, new franchises will also receive a free Veo Cam as part of the fee. While you’ll be responsible for the ongoing subscription, you’ll have the added benefit of submitting session recordings to head office for specific feedback on running your academy.
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Additional Development and Courses
Ongoing development is a key characteristic of We Make Footballers Franchise Owners, and we hope to see you progress through your FA and UEFA qualifications during your time with us. You can find more information on this on our Football Coaching Qualifications page, but here is a general overview of the development and courses you might want to consider:
Introduction to Coaching Football
This new online course is the starting point on the FA’s coaching pathway. It replaces the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football qualification, which has now been discontinued. The Introduction to Coaching Football course is ideal for those looking to take a more active role in developing players and helping them embrace a love of football. This course covers the following, with an online assessment at the end:
- Introduction to first aid
- Introduction to disability football
- Safeguarding children
- Respect
UEFA C Licence
The UEFA C Licence replaces the FA Level 2 course, which has now been discontinued. It’s a blend of face-to-face and virtual learning and covers the following:
- Understanding players and their game
- Helping players love and learn football through practice
- Helping players love and learn football through matchday
This course is aimed at fostering a real love of the game in young players. Coaches must have completed the Introduction to Coaching Football course, as well as the First Aid in Football and Safeguarding Children courses.
Train to Become a Football Coach with We Make Footballers
Download our information pack today to find out how you can train to become a football coach and run your own business with We Make Footballers Franchising..