The FAI's Technical Department are currently redesigning the Coach Education ladder for all the levels of coaching as outlined in the Technical Development Plan. This process is at an advanced stage and in the coming months the role out of Introductory Level Courses Kick Start 2 and Senior Introductory Certificate courses will commence. The FAI Level 1 Youth Certificate is also at an advanced stage of development following a number of successful pilots and will be delivered nationwide shortly.

The FAI are currently delivering two UEFA "B" Licence & two UEFA "A" Licence courses for elite coaches. These courses are aligned with UEFA guidelines and standards.

A number of FAI Introductory Level Goalkeeping courses are being delivered nationwide and details can be found in this section.

An outline of all FAI Coach Education courses and Licences can be found in the "Courses Page" and a calendar of all courses can be found in the "Course Calendar Page". The current schedule can be viewed at www.fai.ie

For further information please feel free to contact the FAI Technical Department on 01-7037500 or coached@fai.ie

For information on local courses or for coaching support for your club please contact the FAI Regional Development Officer, Ryan Casey, on 087 999 9999.

All courses run in the Sligo-Leitrim area will be placed in the news section of the league website.

CODE OF ETHICS AND GOOD PRACTICE
The Football Association of Ireland is indebted to the countless number of volunteers who give of their time in providing football opportunities for children and young children. Like all sports, football provides an excellent pathway for children and young people to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own potential. Through their participation, they can learn and develop life skills, have fun and enjoyment. Make friends and experience life in a way that can enhance their personal growth throughout their lives.

Coaches, parents and administrators all have an important role to play in promoting good practice on children's sport. They should have, as their first priority, children's safety and enjoyment of the sport.

The FAI wants sport to be safe, to be fun and to ensure that no matter what sport young people are involved in, that it takes place in the spirit of "FAIR PLAY".

Fair play is the guiding principle of the Irish Sport's Council's Code of Ethics as well as the FAI'S Code of Ethics and Good Practice which is designed to provide guidance for those working with young people in football. It outlines the type of issues that need to be discussed and addressed to provide the safest and most enjoyable environmental not only for players but also the coaches and volunteers involved.