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Coaching success
Thursday, 11 May 2006.
FA coaches Graham Keeley and Mick Hennigan have just returned from a successful trip to Trinidad & Tobago where they delivered the FA International Licence Course to 24 students from across the Caribbean.
Despite a gruelling 10-day intensive course, there was a 100% pass rate with three candidates obtaining an A grade which allows them to proceed to the full UEFA B Licence.
“The overall standard was quite good. All candidates were very studious and worked extremely hard throughout the course,” said FA coach Graham Keeley.
“The candidates contributed to the theory sessions throughout, sharing many of their own experiences with other group members and asking some very good questions on all aspects of the course.
“During the assessments, it was possible to arrange for some local players to come in and help – acting as players during the practical coaching assessments. This helped greatly and all candidates were very appreciative of the players’ efforts over a period of three days.”
Both coaches were praised for their professionalism and enthusiasm during the training and they left a lasting impression on course candidate Annan Ramnanansingh, who said: “Thanks to you all for sending Mick Hennigan and Graham Keeley to tutor the FA International Coaching Course in Trinidad.
“Mick is indeed a coaching legend, a man who coaches so that coaches can learn. He is a wonderful individual.
“Graham is truly a powerhouse who has total command of his subject matter. Please send them back to the Caribbean soon. Thank you all at The FA for choosing this dynamic duo of soccer coaches.”
The FA International Licence Course is the first of three workshops which The FA is running this year as part of its cooperation agreement with CONCACAF, aimed at assisting the development of football in the Caribbean.
