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The second workshop in our series for the Female Coach Development Group delivered by Women & Girls Coach Developer (North East) Emily Senior. This workshop will provide attendees with the opportunity to develop their observation skills at a FA National League Division One North fixture between Huddersfield Town and Leeds United. More details will be released in due course.

Content will be looking at the what, why and how of integrating psych/social elements into coaching sessions. Delivered by - Dr. Tom Mitchell (Leeds Beckett University) Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University Tom has a research interest in the lived experiences of youth and professional footballers and coaches can influence the development of psychosocial skills and characteristics. More recently, Tom has engaged in coach development activity within professional squads working with players and staff. James Barraclough (UCLAN) James is currently at the later stages of a doctorate in elite performance, examining how psychosocial skills can be integrated into coaching through session design. He has had two papers published on the subject with a third currently under review (collaborating with Tom Mitchell). In addition, he has 20 years' experience in coaching football (10 years in academies) alongside delivering psychosocial support to individual athletes and teams combined with a lecturing role over the past 15 years.

How to deliver coaching sessions for 12-16 year olds. Tuesday 21st January 7-9pm Titus Salt School, Baildon As a 3* accredited club, SALTS have been awarded a FREE two hour workshop delivered by an FA Approved deliverer to enhance the coaching experience and support for the club. This session will support all coaches within the club to engage with the Club philosophy. Register and sign up and 24-48 hours before you will be added to the event within WRFA Connect where you will accept the invite.