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Location: Online Teams Meeting Time: 6.00 - 7.30pm Deliverer: Ellie Tanser – Talent ID Coach (North East) Sign Up to Express your Interest in attending this session | Confirmation of places by 3rd January 2026 Can you help unearth a future Lioness? This workshop will look to increase your knowledge and understanding of the Women’s England Talent Pathway, and how you can give opportunities to your players through Discover My Talent. We will also cover what to look out for in your players and how you can refer them, with a focus on girls aged 13-16. This workshop is suitable for coaches working with female players, particularly U13-U16s. Here is a link to the website for more info on what will be covered V If you have any queries about the session, please contact Steve Conboy Football Development Officer on steve.conboy@westridingfa.com.

Location: Woodhouse Grove School, Bridge House Apperley Road, Bradford BD10 0PU | In person event Date: 4tth March 2026 Time: Arrive at 17.15 | 17.30 - 19.30 Topic: Bradford City AFC Academy Youth Development Phase Coaching Delivered by: Alan Nevison, Head Academy Recruitment and Luke Hendrie, Youth Development Phase Coach at Bradford City AFC academy. Bradford City AFC Academy are welcoming us into their youth development phase session to see how their coaches conduct a training session and a chance to ask your coaching questions about this important phase in a players development. This Pro Series will show the overarching philosophy throughout the academy and how this is implemented at each age group. Showing age appropriate sessions to the coaches to reflect and compare between academy and grassroots. It's a chance to inspire aspiring coaches as well as showcase positive coach behaviour and practices in an elite environment. You will see first hand how the sessions are delivered, the coaching behaviours and the over-aching philosophy of the academy as well as a review of what these players experienced in the foundation phase and how they will build on this in the Youth Development Phase. You will actively observe a youth development phase training session run by Luke, whilst Alan explains what you are observing, the principles in action with this age group. After the practical demonstration, you will hear how the session was planned and why, a reflection on how this training went and what they would take into further sessions. You will have an opportunity to ask questions to relate this to your coaching situations as well. Please wrap up appropriately as the session will be have a portion outside observing the training. Pre booking is essential. We have good capacity at this event so please let your clubs know so we can more coaches there. If you have any questions please get in touch at maggie.powell2@westridingfa.com

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - LIMITED CAPACITY Location: Canalside Training Centre, HD2 1YJ | In person event Time: Arrive at 18.30 - 20.30 Topic: Huddersfield Town Academy Game Model | YDP | Match Observation (currently Stoke City but subject to change) Deliverers: George Danaher, Head of Academy Coaching and Oran Thompson, Youth Development Phase Lead at HTAFC. Booking Conformation: Wednesday 28th January 2026 Expected Schedule 6:30 - Arrival 6:45 - Presentation 7:20 - Break 7:30 - Watch first half of U15s game 8:15 - Debrief 8:30 - depart or watch the second half This event is to provide an insight into the key beliefs of youth development phase coaching at the Huddersfield Town Academy. George Danaher and Oran Thompson, will deliver a presentation prior to the match outlining the game model for this age group. This underpins their training sessions and match day management to create the right environment. Please ensure you wrap up appropriately as a large amount of the CPD will be outdoors. We have a maximum of 40 spaces available. Pre booking is essential. Priority will be given to coaches who are currently coaching U12- U16 age groups in West Riding. We will let you know by 27th January, whether or not you have a place. If you have any questions please get in touch at maggie.powell2@westridingfa.com

Date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026 Location: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, LS26 8NX | In person event Time 19.00-20.30, doors open at 18.30 Deliverer: Bob Wilkinson & Paula Crowther This will be an indoor theory based session. The focus of the session will be; • Principles of Play • Planning Model to use for session delivery • Reflection Model to use post session delivery The Female Coach Development Group is open to any female coach wherever you are on your coaching journey. It is a friendly and fun group that aims to support one another to improve their coaching skills for the players they coach. This is an open group that welcomes new members of any coaching experience to join. If you can't make this session but would like to sign up to Female Coach Development Group please fill in this Smartform https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/584c115d0d8c4e37936df430dbbcec92 If you have any queries, please get in touch with Maggie Powell on maggie.powell2@westriding fa.com.

Date: Monday, 13th April 2026 Location: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, LS26 8NX | In person event Time 19.00-20.30, doors open at 18.30 Deliverer: Bob Wilkinson & Paula Crowther Topic : TBC This will be an indoor theory based session. The Female Coach Development Group is open to any female coach wherever you are on your coaching journey. It is a friendly and fun group that aims to support one another to improve their coaching skills for the players they coach. This is an open group that welcomes new members of any coaching experience to join. If you can't make this session but would like to sign up to Female Coach Development Group please fill in this Smartform https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/584c115d0d8c4e37936df430dbbcec92 If you have any queries, please get in touch with Maggie Powell on maggie.powell2@westriding fa.com.

Date: Wednesday, 4th March 2026 Location: Coop Academy Priesthorpe LS28 5NG | In person event Time 18.00-19.30, doors open at 18.00 Deliverer: Bob Wilkinson & Paula Crowther This will be an outdoor coaching session. The focus of the session will be; • Planning Model to use for session delivery • Reflection Model to use post session delivery The Female Coach Development Group is open to any female coach wherever you are on your coaching journey. It is a friendly and fun group that aims to support one another to improve their coaching skills for the players they coach. This is an open group that welcomes new members of any coaching experience to join. If you can't make this session but would like to sign up to Female Coach Development Group please fill in this Smartform https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/584c115d0d8c4e37936df430dbbcec92 If you have any queries, please get in touch with Maggie Powell on maggie.powell2@westriding fa.com.

Date: Monday, 9th March 2026 Location: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, LS26 8NX | In person event Time 19.00-20.30, doors open at 18.30 Deliverer: Bob Wilkinson & Paula Crowther Topic : TBC This will be an indoor theory based session. The Female Coach Development Group is open to any female coach wherever you are on your coaching journey. It is a friendly and fun group that aims to support one another to improve their coaching skills for the players they coach. This is an open group that welcomes new members of any coaching experience to join. If you can't make this session but would like to sign up to Female Coach Development Group please fill in this Smartform https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/584c115d0d8c4e37936df430dbbcec92 If you have any queries, please get in touch with Maggie Powell on maggie.powell2@westriding fa.com.

In partnership with 360Player | WRFA | MP Coaching Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026 Location: Hunslet Sports Club, Leeds LS10 2AT Parking: Use Morrisons Car Park bays nearest the Club. Nearest the club. Time: 6.30 - 9.00pm (Arrive from 6.15pm) Topic - Attacking The Final Third + Match Analysis Part 3 - Wednesday 18th March 2026| Leeds | Hunslet Sports Club | 6:15 - 9 pm Mike Phelan will participate in a series of coaching sessions across the county. This immersive session will feature insights from Mike Phelan, a former assistant manager at Manchester United, on modern coaching methodologies, player development, and leveraging technology to support coaches and their clubs. Attendees will also gain an insight into the 360Player platform, designed to streamline Club Management and Communication, as well as many other useful digital tools to support GR Clubs. Who Should Attend: Grassroots, Academy, and Club Coaches looking to elevate their coaching knowledge and integrate innovative tools into their practice. What to Expect From Mike Live Coaching Demonstrations Tactical and Technical Insights Demonstration of how coaches can use technology to assist with Match Analysis Interactive Q&A sessions Networking opportunities with fellow coaches and FA representatives Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow your coaching journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O29epOmiVU8