We've launched program to empower female coaches from underrepresented groups with hands-on experience in women’s football.
Last week, we marked the graduation of the next generation of UEFA Pro Licence coaches with a graduation evening at the National Football Museum.
Chase has launched a new Home Nations football coaching programme
The Football Association, in collaboration with UEFA and The PFA, today announces the first-ever all-female cohort for the UEFA A Licence course.
Kelly Smith, Natasha Dowie, Izzy Christiansen, and Nikita Parris embark on a journey from celebrated international careers to pioneering female coaches, in the FA's first female-led International Player to Coach Programme.
The module aims to help existing grassroots clubs become more confident and inclusive towards coaching disabled footballers.
More than 250 coaches and delegates from across the country gathered at St George’s Park to celebrate Black History Month.
More than 200 coaches gathered at St. George’s Park to celebrate the female role models who are driving participation in the grassroots game.
Pete Sturgess, who made a huge impact during his time with The FA, encourages coaches to use the power of play in their coaching.
The ceremonies, held at the National Football Museum and Wembley Stadium, marked the end of the formal learning journey for both courses.
The mentees visited the Bayern Munich Academy to observe training sessions and matches as well as attending workshops.
“People come from different backgrounds, that’s the country we live in. I think that makes it a better place."
"I was apprehensive to begin with and found the course quite challenging at the time. But I’m so happy I did it."
“EE Playmaker was a foot in the door towards a career in coaching."
The graduation evening, hosted at St. George's Park, officially marked the conclusion of this year's programme.
We can confirm changes that come into effect from July 2022.
“Without the EE Playmaker course, I wouldn’t be a coach.”
This programme provides former international players with bespoke support to aid their transition into coaching.
“I was the one standing on that sideline, and I’ve taken the jump. I really enjoy it.”
“We’ve got diversity, but we need to make sure everyone is included and feels like they belong."
Bex Garlick provides a tribute to a pioneer of the game - Julie Chipchase.
“EE Playmaker has made me more confident. It’s made me a completely different person.”
Jon has been described as a “role model and pioneer” for his role in English coach education.