Level 2 Leadership through Football Award

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at D grade or NVQ Level 1 at pass grade or equivalent. If you do not meet the academic requirements you may be able to undertake this course, subject to interview and coaching assessment.

Course Details

This practical course is suitable for students requiring a more active style of learning. You will develop leadership, personal and thinking skills through supporting the development of grass roots football. The course units include:

  • Leading football activity sessions
  • Refereeing small sided games
  • Managing a local small sided game team
  • Contributing to the organisation and delivery of a local football event for young people

All sports students have the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Stewarding Award through Southampton Football Club (subject to funding).

Next Steps

You could go on to volunteering or a career within the sport industry. This is the ideal qualification for those who are interested in an engagement as a sport administrator, coach, referee, junior team manager or sport development volunteer.

You can apply for courses in one of three ways:

Students will be offered a place on an appropriate programme of study which best meets their learning needs and aspirations. For many of the programmes of study, there are minimum entry requirements. These requirements must be met and will be discussed at interview. More details in the Admissions Policy.

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