FOOTBALL IQ COURSE COMING SOON….
LET’S KICK START YOUR FUTURE:
Here’s a detailed outline for your 9-month Football IQ Course: "Launching Your Football Career" designed for young players:
Course Overview
The 9-month Football IQ Course will focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and strategies young players need to launch their football careers. The course will require 20 minutes a day and include:
Engaging lessons with videos, text, and interactive tasks.
Monthly guest speakers (professional players, coaches, or agents).
End-of-month quizzes to assess progress.
A final project to create a personalized football career plan.
Course Structure
Month 1: Understanding the Football Industry
Week 1-2: Overview of professional and semi-professional football pathways.
Week 3-4: Understanding club structures, roles of coaches, scouts, and agents.
Guest Speaker: A football agent to explain the importance of networking.
Quiz: Industry terms and key football pathways.
Month 2: Building Your Identity as a Player
Week 1-2: Assessing your strengths, weaknesses, and position-specific skills.
Week 3-4: Creating a player profile (CV, highlight reel).
Guest Speaker: A professional scout discussing what clubs look for in players.
Quiz: Building a standout player profile.
Month 3: Mental Toughness and Mindset
Week 1-2: Developing resilience and staying motivated.
Week 3-4: Managing setbacks (injuries, rejection).
Guest Speaker: A sports psychologist on managing pressure.
Quiz: Scenarios and responses for mental toughness.
Month 4: Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Week 1-2: Essentials of strength and conditioning for football.
Week 3-4: Building a nutrition plan for peak performance.
Guest Speaker: A fitness coach or sports nutritionist.
Quiz: Football-specific fitness and diet knowledge.
Month 5: Football Tactics and Game Awareness
Week 1-2: Understanding formations, roles, and responsibilities.
Week 3-4: Reading the game and improving decision-making.
Guest Speaker: A coach specializing in tactics and analysis.
Quiz: Tactical scenarios and decision-making.
Month 6: Networking and Self-Promotion
Week 1-2: How to use social media and platforms like LinkedIn effectively.
Week 3-4: Approaching agents, scouts, and clubs professionally.
Guest Speaker: A professional player sharing networking experiences.
Quiz: Best practices for self-promotion.
Month 7: Transitioning to Professional Football
Week 1-2: Understanding contracts, trials, and expectations.
Week 3-4: Preparing for professional or semi-professional environments.
Guest Speaker: A club director or academy graduate.
Quiz: Contract and trial readiness.
Month 8: Life Skills for Footballers
Week 1-2: Time management, financial literacy, and personal branding.
Week 3-4: Balancing football with education or a backup career.
Guest Speaker: A former player turned entrepreneur.
Quiz: Life skills application for footballers.
Month 9: Your Football Career Plan
Week 1-2: Setting short-term and long-term goals.
Week 3-4: Creating a personalized career action plan.
Guest Speaker: A motivational speaker or coach.
Quiz: Final assessment of football IQ.
Final Project: Submit a complete football career plan for review and feedback.
Key Features of the Course
Guest Speakers: Inspirational talks each month to give players real-world insights.
Interactive Quizzes: Encourage retention and application of knowledge.
Daily Modules: Bite-sized, actionable lessons to fit into busy schedules.
Final Project: A tangible, personalized career plan to launch their football journey.
Course Goals
By the end of the course, players will:
Understand the football industry and their potential pathways.
Develop the mental, physical, and tactical skills necessary for success.
Build a strong personal brand and professional network.
Be equipped with the tools to make informed decisions about their football careers.
This course will combine education with practical steps, preparing players to take their next big step in football. Let me know if you'd like additional details or edits!
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