THE Herefordshire Football Association has provided further opportunities for football coaches to step onto or move up the football coaching ladder.

The following courses are available:

FA Level 2 (UEFA B Part 1). Initial week of training August 15-20 with final course assessment March.

FA Level 3 (UEFA B full badge). Initial week of training August 15-20 with final course assessment March.

FA Level 2 goalkeeping coaching certificate on August 21, 27 & 28.

HFA Introduction to coaching junior goalkeepers on Septem-ber 4.

FA Level 1 certificate in coaching football. Course starts September 16.

Certificate in first aid for sport. Course details still to be confirmed.

Paul Carpenter, football development officer said: "August and September are going to be busy months with a further FA level 1 course and the start of our second FA level 2 course and for the first time ever in Herefordshire we will launch the FA level 3 UEFA B certificate in coaching football course.

"Two goalkeeping courses have also been organised, the FA Level 2 goalkeeping coaching certificate that is open to coaches who currently hold a minimum of the of FA Level 2 certificate in coaching and an introduction to coaching junior goalkeepers' course that is open to coaches who wish to coach their own club/school goalkeepers.

"I expect demand for places to be high so please book early to avoid disappointment.''

For further information and course application forms, contact Paul Carpenter on 01432 342179.