Coaching & Football
The role of coaching and our coaching philosophy
As a volunteer club most of our coaches are parents of players, who give their time to develop the players. At least one coach in every team will hold as a minimum the FA Introduction to Coaching Football / FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Football, and all coaches are required to hold as a minimum the FA First Aid in Football and Safeguarding Children in Football accreditations. The coach’s role is to create an environment in which the players can freely express themselves without fear of making mistakes, reprisal or negative comments. This is core to building confident players both on and off the pitch, whilst ensuring respect between all at all times. The head coach for each age-group also schedules and implements training plans with a focus on Long Term Player Development.
Within the England DNA, the FA four-corner model provides a guide for our coaches to consider the differing aspects required to develop the Future player.
It is important for parents to remember that, while we may operate within an agreed coaching framework and look to create success in our results, we are volunteers, and as such we are always learning ourselves. We will not get it right every time and this is not professional football! As Club Chair, I ask you not to forget that this is grassroots football. If the young players who come through Woking Cougars leave us in love with the beautiful game, and play into adulthood, we are making a positive impact.