Soccer Career & Development

Course details

Our Soccer Career & Development Course is about developing the skills and knowledge needed to become coaches, referees, managers and other key personnel skills for working with Junior Soccer teams. The FAI’s Kickstart 1 and Kickstart 2 programmes form part of the course which will provide students with the foundation for attaining the higher FAI coaching badges. The course has practical modules with the emphasis on obtaining a gym instructor qualification from ITEC which is internationally recognised and also provides the student with further education and workplace opportunities. There are also several theory based modules which require students to gain a deeper understanding of the various elements in the Leisure industry.

Course modules

• Exercise and Fitness (5N2668)
• Sport and Recreation Studies (5N2667)
• Soccer Coaching (5N4887)
• Leisure Facility Administration (5N4666)
• Nutrition (5N2006)
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology (5N4648)
• Communications (5N0690)
• Work Experience (5N1`356)

How do I get in?

Experience and interest in soccer is essential. The student will be required to perform a practical interview on soccer competencies and a formal interview with the course co-ordinator. Successful completion of the Leaving Certificate is desirable but not essential.

What do I get out of it?

This Soccer career & development course is the first step on a ladder that will lead to a career in soccer.

• FETAC ;Level 5 Certificate (5M5146)
• ITEC diploma
• FAI Kickstart 1 and Kickstart 2 coaching qualification

Upon completion of our Soccer career & development course students will have the opportunity to apply to colleges of Further Education or Institutes of Technology.