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Below is a full list of CPD events across the England. Click on the event topic to be taken through to the relevant booking page. FA conference events Dates Time Topic Location 17 Feb 2018 All day Futsal Conference 2018 St. George’s Park 15 April 2018 All day Goalkeeping Conference 2018 St. George’s […]
A series of new initiatives and investments to impact the whole of English football, please see FA announcement below; We have today announced a series of new initiatives and investments which will have a significant impact, both on the FA itself, and for all of English football. The announcements include a range of measures aimed […]
“When are we having a game?” – I’d be willing to bet that this is the question that coaches up and down the country probably get asked most often. Why is this? Don’t these kids realise how much time and effort we’ve put into researching and planning this nice, neat and tidy drill? Those six […]
This article looks at using a more games-based approach for players aged 5-11 in the Foundation Phase and the potential benefits of this way of working. For many young children, playing in games of football is the driving force behind their early engagement with the sport and their motivation, enthusiasm and focus remain high when […]
Creative ways to use the popular football video game to connect with young players. This Christmas many of the players we coach will enjoy playing the newly released FIFA video game. Parents will battle with their children, bargaining and arguing about how long they can play for, and at what time of day. Although some […]
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The FA Coach Mentor Programme is a major investment in the grassroots game and offers on-the-ground support to FA Charter Standard Clubs and coaches. The FA sees the development of coaches as central to the development of the game, and working collaboratively accelerates learning and supports coaches’ development. Mentoring support at a club could include: […]
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It is with great sadness that teacher and Allscot U14 manager Craig Colley, who was head of the English department at Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere, died whilst at the regular evening training session of Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club last wednesday. Official club statement; It is with sadness and deep regret that we have to release […]
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It’s really sad that people have forgotten what kids football is really about. Is it about winning at all costs? No! Is it about politics between parents/coaches? No! We know, the same as in a lot of life situations that some children are more talented than others in sport. The same as I know there […]
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With teams returning back to training over the next few weeks, Pete Sturgess, FA National Coach for players aged 5-11, outlines ten top-tips to help get young players ready for the new season. The tips below are based on guidance from the England DNA Foundation Phase project – which you can read more about below – […]
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A coaches worth isn’t found in their win/loss record or on the resume of which team they have coached, it is found in the impact that they have on their players lives. “A good coach takes his love for the game and instills it in you. They mould you into the player they see inside […]
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