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England Football Learning Coach Mentor
Ongoing learning

Mentoring

We're committed to mentoring grassroots coaches to start and continue coaching with confidence.
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Overview

Introduction to Coaching Football

Duration:

Ongoing

About the programme

The FA is committed to supporting grassroots coaches to start and continue coaching with confidence, with the aim of supporting more transformational coaches.

That’s why we’re really proud of our Mentoring offer:

‘Mentoring is to support, encourage & challenge coaches to manage their own learning within their own specific context, helping them maximise their potential, develop their skills, recognise their attributes; and all towards them becoming the coach & person they want to be.'

Our Mentor Programme is designed to provide:

  • Face-to-face support - on the ground
  • Addressing some of the stubborn inequalities in the game
  • Targeted support for female and Black & Asian coaches
  • Breaking down barriers
  • Highlighting role models in the game
  • Supporting coaches with individual bespoke 1-1 support
  • Developing and supporting more mentors across our affiliated club network
  • Developing more mentors

Find out more about our Mentoring offer

Getting support from a Coach Mentor

To find out more about how we can support you, please speak with your local Coach Development Officer or register your interest. In particular, we welcome applications from coaches from historically underrepresented backgrounds, in line with our commitment to provide more opportunities for people within these groups.

To access support, we are asking for coaches who have a passion and desire to want to improve and want to drive their own learning journey.

Become a Coach Mentor

If you’re interested in becoming a Coach Mentor, then be sure to check The FA Careers website for any current opportunities. If none are currently available, please contact coach.mentor@thefa.com to be added to the communication list for when vacancies do arise.

To become an FA Coach Mentor, applicants must:
  • Have a minimum qualification of FA Level 2 in Coaching Football or UEFA C Licence
  • Hold a valid FA CRB
  • Hold in-date Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications.

Meet the mentors

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