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Introduction to Talent Identification

This course will give you an introduction to talent identification as well as your key responsibilities.

Course Overview

Introduction to Coaching Football

Course type:

Online

Free

Duration:

1 hour 20 minutes

Price:

Free

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How to get started

To access this course, follow these simple steps:

Login here. To do this, you need a FAN ID. If you've got one already, perfect – simply use the linked email address and password to login. If not, select the 'Create an account' option. This will walk you through the registration process.

Enter the course. Once you've got your FAN ID and logged in simply select the course from your homepage to get started.

About the course

Do you have what it takes to spot the next Bukayo Saka or Ella Toone?

This course is all about giving you the skills to do exactly that. From understanding your responsibilities as a scout to establishing a rounded view of player potential at any age, this course will help you play your part in forming the England teams of the future.

This introduction to scouting is broken into eight short modules that you can work through at your own pace – any time, any place.

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Course prerequisites

This is an introductory course meaning you don't need any previous experience or qualifications to sign up. Simply login at the top of the page to access this course.

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