This course will cover the following content areas; history and development of the game of soccer, coaching philosophy, development of specific game-related qualities and skills, ball familiarity, techniques of kicking, techniques of running with the ball, technique of ball control in the air or on the ground, technique of heading, technique of passing and heading, techniques of goalkeeping, techniques of dribbling and turning, individual defending, practical dribbling and defending, planning and organisation of a training/coaching session, game concept, game model and tactical strategies.