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🏆 FA Level 2 / UEFA C Licence – The Coach’s Evolution



The FA Level 2 in Coaching Football—now rebranded and aligned with the UEFA C Licence—is a major step up from the foundational Level 1 qualification. It’s where theory meets practice, and where a coach transforms from a session facilitator into a true developer of players.


This course challenges coaches to deepen their understanding of the game, refine their practice design, and build a philosophy that drives long-term development.


"Level 1 gives you the tools. Level 2 teaches you how to use them with purpose."

🎯 Course Overview at a Glance


  • 📚 3 core phases: Understanding the Game, Designing Practices, Connecting with Players

  • 💻 Delivered as a blend of online learning and in-person practical workshops

  • 🧠 Supported by FA mentors throughout your journey

  • 🕐 Around 60 hours of guided learning

  • 🧱 Builds directly on the FA Level 1 (Introduction to Coaching Football)


🔍 What You’ll Learn – Key Focus Areas


📖 Understanding the Game in More Depth


This course dives deeper into the game’s principles:


  • In-depth exploration of attacking, defending and transition phases

  • Recognising player behaviours in various tactical moments

  • Understanding positional play and team structure in different formats (5v5 to 11v11)


“To coach the game, you must first see the game.”

🧱 Designing and Delivering Effective Practices


It’s not just what you coach, it’s how you coach it:


  • Practice types: opposed vs unopposed, conditioned games, skill zones

  • Designing sessions to recreate real-game situations

  • Adapting practices for individuals, units, and teams

  • The art of "coaching on the grass" – where delivery, timing, and intervention meet


🧠 Learn to scaffold sessions to challenge and stretch players while maintaining enjoyment.


🗣️ Connecting with and Developing Players


You’ll learn how to shape the player and the person:


  • Managing mixed ability and motivation within your squad

  • Encouraging autonomy and decision-making in young players

  • Building positive relationships and psychological safety

  • Introduction to leadership and emotional intelligence


“Great coaches don’t just deliver sessions. They build belief.”

🔄 In-Game Application & Matchday Coaching


Your ability to read, react, and influence on matchday matters:


  • Developing matchday routines and responsibilities

  • Recognising trends and making in-game adjustments

  • Supporting players through tactical shifts and momentum swings


🎥 Many courses include video analysis elements to sharpen tactical awareness.


🪜 Your Development Journey


The UEFA C Licence isn't an endpoint – it’s a launchpad:


  • Prepare for the UEFA B Licence or bespoke CPD opportunities

  • Reflect on your personal coaching philosophy and style

  • Build a portfolio that includes video, session plans, and observations


🧭 You'll leave the course with a clear action plan for long-term growth.


🧠 Mentor Support and Peer Collaboration


  • 🙌 FA tutors provide personal feedback throughout your journey

  • 💬 Join a community of ambitious coaches to share and discuss ideas


  • 📈 Receive tailored insights to improve session design, communication, and player outcomes

“A coach without reflection is a coach without direction.”

🌍 Why This Qualification Matters


Holding the FA Level 2 / UEFA C Licence positions you as a credible, reflective, and development-minded coach. You’ve demonstrated the ability to:


✅ Plan and deliver advanced sessions

✅ Support the long-term development of individuals

✅ Adapt and problem-solve under pressure

✅ Develop a philosophy with structure and integrity


Whether working with grassroots teams or aspiring professionals, this qualification gives you the technical and tactical depth to truly influence the game.


⚽ Experience You Can Trust

Steve Halls is an FA qualified football coach offering consultancy, talent identification, mentoring and player representation in Cheshunt and the surrounding areas. In today’s connected world, Steve can offer his services to players, clubs, and organisations across the globe. Whether you're local or international, you’ll benefit from a coach who brings grassroots knowledge with global insight.











⚽ FA Introduction to Coaching Football (Level 1) – In Depth Overview



The FA Introduction to Coaching Football – previously known as FA Level 1 – is the perfect launchpad for anyone beginning their coaching journey. Whether you're supporting your child’s grassroots team or aspiring to climb the professional ladder, this course provides you with the confidence, knowledge, and structure to get started the right way.


"You don’t need to have played the game to teach the game. You just need the heart to inspire others."

🎓 Course Structure at a Glance


  • 💻 Delivered 100% online

  • 🧠 Self-paced learning (12–15 hours over ~6 weeks)

  • 🗣️ Live virtual classrooms with FA tutors

  • 🌍 Access to England Football's Coach Community

  • ✅ Includes safeguarding and first steps into football philosophy


"Great coaches aren't born — they’re developed through learning, listening, and leading."

🧩 What You’ll Learn – Module by Module


🔒 Creating Safe, Fun and Inclusive Environments


This is the foundation of the course. You’ll learn how to:


  • Create sessions that are safe and enjoyable

  • Understand and act on safeguarding responsibilities

  • Welcome players of all backgrounds and abilities


“Happy players learn best. Safe environments grow the game.”

🧬 The England DNA – Building a Coaching Identity


Explore the FA’s national coaching framework:


  • Develop your own values and coaching style

  • Understand the England DNA and its five key elements

  • Learn the importance of a player-centred approach


🧠 Focus: The Whole Player – Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological, and Social development.


🧠 Planning and Delivering Sessions


Get hands-on with session design:


  • Learn how to use the STEP principle (Space, Task, Equipment, People)

  • Design engaging, age-appropriate training plans

  • Develop flexible session structures with warm-ups, core activities, and wrap-ups


📋 Includes ready-made templates and example sessions to inspire you.


🧒 Understanding Your Players


To coach effectively, you must understand who you’re coaching:


  • Learn to adapt communication to suit different age groups

  • Recognise developmental stages of young players

  • Build confidence, creativity, and resilience in your team


“It’s not just about coaching footballers. It’s about developing people.”

🎯 Coaching Through Games


Game-based learning is the heartbeat of modern coaching:


  • Use small-sided games to teach decision-making

  • Keep players active, involved, and learning

  • Turn mistakes into learning moments in real-time


🕹️ Practical tip: Make your sessions look and feel like the game!


📈 Next Steps in Your Coaching Journey


Wrap up with a roadmap for development:


  • Learn about the FA Level 2 / UEFA C Licence

  • Discover CPD opportunities and mentor programmes

  • Reflect on your coaching philosophy and long-term goals


“Coaching is a journey — and this is only the first exciting step.”

🤝 Why This Qualification Matters


Completing the FA’s Introduction to Coaching Football shows that you’re serious about doing things the right way — prioritising development, inclusion, and enjoyment over just winning.

You’ll leave the course with:


✅ A clear coaching philosophy

✅ Practical session ideas

✅ A toolkit for safe, effective coaching

✅ Confidence to lead your team, your way


🌍 Work with a Coach Who’s Been There


Steve Halls is an FA qualified football coach offering consultancy, talent identification, mentoring and player representation in Cheshunt and the surrounding areas. In today’s connected world, Steve can offer his services to players, clubs, and organisations across the globe. Whether you're local or international, you’ll benefit from a coach who brings grassroots knowledge with global insight.











🧗‍♂️ From the heights of Tottenham to the heart of the community



I’m abseiling from the roof of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – and I need your support!

On 27 June 2025, I’ll be stepping out over the edge of one of the most iconic stadiums in world football to take on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Abseil Challenge – and I’m doing it in support of a cause that’s genuinely close to my heart.


Yes, that’s right… I’ll be harnessed up and free-falling down the side of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – all 50 metres of it (that’s about 164 feet, or roughly 27 of me stacked on top of each other). Not exactly how I pictured spending a Friday in June!


👉 Please consider donating to my fundraising page here:


Why I’m doing it


As a lifelong Spurs fan, grassroots football coach, and proud member of the Cheshunt community, I’ve always admired the work of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. Their commitment to creating opportunities and tackling inequality resonates deeply with me, and I’ve seen firsthand how football can inspire real change.


Growing up in Cheshunt, I had the privilege of watching Spurs players train just down the road at Brookfield Lane. I still remember catching glimpses of legends like Ray Clemence, Gary Mabbutt, Mark Falco, Glenn Hoddle, Clive Allen, Ossie Ardiles, and Ricky Villa. It was magical.


Fast-forward to today, and the Club’s state-of-the-art training complex now sits proudly just a few minutes away – a reminder of how strong the bond remains between Tottenham Hotspur and our local area. This challenge is my way of giving back.


What your support will help achieve


The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation is the official charity of the Club – and it’s not just about football. The Foundation delivers targeted programmes in education, employment, health, and community engagement, reaching over 10,000 individuals in 2024 alone.


Your donations go directly towards:


  • Helping young people into education, training, and employment

  • Supporting individuals with physical and mental health needs

  • Promoting healthy lifestyles and active communities

  • Improving access and inclusion for those living with disabilities

  • Tackling social inequality across North London and beyond


In 2024, the Foundation generated an incredible £20.4 million in social value. That’s what I’m supporting – and you can help me go even further.


👉 Donate now and support my descent (and the real climb for our communities):https://tottenhamhotspur.enthuse.com/pf/steve-halls


A view from the top


As part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, I’ll also be taking part in the Dare Skywalk – a breathtaking tour around the stadium’s rooftop, offering panoramic views of London before the big drop. I’m not sure what will take my breath away more – the view or the fact I’ll be dangling from a rope shortly after!


Some people do this for thrills. Some to conquer a fear. Others for the story. For me, it’s a mix of all three – but most importantly, it’s about supporting a charity that builds brighter futures, one opportunity at a time.


👉 Come on, let’s make it count – donate here:


Final whistle


Whether you give £5 or £50, every single donation goes towards empowering those who need it most. Together, we can support young people, promote health and wellbeing, and help build stronger, more inclusive communities.


And if nothing else, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you played your part while I was hanging off the roof of the stadium I love most. COYS!


Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.


Steve Halls— Lifelong Spurs fan, grassroots coach, local lad… reluctant abseiler!


👉 My official fundraising link (please share it far and wide!): https://tottenhamhotspur.enthuse.com/pf/steve-halls











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