Criteria: Aged between 12 and 17.

6 hour course spread over different sessions (plus 4 hours of volunteering at a later date).

The FA Junior Football Leaders Award, awarded by FA Education, provides a basic introduction to the leadership skills required when involved in football. The course introduces four areas: assisting football activity sessions, an introduction to refereeing, helping with a team and different football events. In addition to these areas, Respect, promoting and developing the game are embedded.