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Learn how to become a volunteer and take to the pitch with confidence.
Our free, online entry-level course perfect for anyone interested in taking a more active role in grassroots football.
Providing you with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to attend a conscious or unconscious player.
Helping you develop an awareness of best practices when working with young people in football.
Session plans, articles, podcasts & community
We offer a wide range of non-coaching qualifications that will help you progress in your career. From medical training to talent identification to safeguarding, we have something for everyone.
New to coaching and looking for some help? Here are some tips to help you set up and run a training session.
Different players have different motivations. And, to design great sessions, you need to find out what they are.
Understanding your players' emotions can help you create a positive environment. So, here are some techniques you may find useful as you strive to do just that.
From make-believe games to hopscotch, the children you coach will love to play and explore new things. But do you know how you can use play in your sessions?
'Coachcast' by England Football Learning is a coaching podcast designed to give you expert insight, session ideas and a platform to discuss your coaching questions and challenges.
Make sure to subscribe for all the latest sessions, interviews and advice from our expert Coach Developers.
Our Community allows you to connect with thousands of likeminded people in the football industry.
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Frequently asked questions
Find out more ways you can get involved.
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Find out more about England Football programmes that you can get involved in:
Weetabix Wildcats
Weetabix Wildcats is non-competitive football for girls who want to give it a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age. Most importantly, Weetabix Wildcats is all about having loads of fun and meeting new amazing friends.
Squad Girls' Football
Suitable for girls aged 12-14, Squad Girls' is a fun, non-competitive way to play football locally with friends, old and new.
Just Play
Snickers Protein Just Play is for men, women and for those aged 16+ of all abilities, with Walking Football if you fancy a slower pace, and lots of options for everyone.
To find out more about how you can become a provider for any of the above programmes, visit the England Football website.
To find local opportunities, we recommend getting in touch with your local County FA. Find yours here.
Yes! We understand that people learn best in different ways. Alongside any courses and programmes that you're taking, you can browse our latest sessions, articles and ongoing learning opportunities to help you improve in your role.
We run a Fully Funded Places Programme that covers the cost of a percentage of all places on Introduction to Coaching Football for coaches who meet our criteria.
Application windows take place at various times throughout the season. You can find out more here.
There are so many ways to get involved in football outside of being a coach.
Take a look at some of our other courses and find something suitable for you: