CPD Events

Location: Fleet Lane, Oulton, LS26 8NX | In person event Time: 19.00 - 21.30 This is an expression of interest for the following event. You will be invited via the calendar to the event and sent the link . Please reply to the invite to indicate you can attend. This is the second part of a three part series delivered by FA Regional Coach Developer Pav Singh. You are still invited to book on if you can only attend individual events. In this session we will focus on how teams stay compact, press, protect space, and regain the ball. Coaches will explore strategies for defending in different thirds and how to support player understanding of individual and collective responsibilities. Once possession is regained, we explore how to transition quickly and purposefully into attack, whether through fast breaks or controlled build-up. Whether you’re new to coaching or have some experience, this session will provide practical tools and insights to help you design an effective, development-focused programme for your players. If you are starting off as a volunteer this is a great way to engage with other coaches in your county to pick up best tips.

Location: Wakefield | In person event Time: 19.00 - 21.30 This is an expression of interest for the following event. You will be invited via the calendar to the event and sent the link . Please reply to the invite to indicate you can attend. This is the final part of a three part series delivered by FA Regional Coach Developer Pav Singh. You are still encouraged to book on if you can only attend individual events. In this session we will shift the lens to the individual player within the team structure. Coaches will look at how to assess players across the four corners (technical/tactical, physical, psych/social), identify strengths and areas to develop, and build meaningful IDPs. The session also shows how to embed individual focus into team training, matchdays, and long-term planning. Whether you’re new to coaching or have some experience, this session will provide practical tools and insights to help you design an effective, development-focused programme for your players. If you are starting off as a volunteer this is a great way to engage with other coaches in your county to pick up best tips.

Location: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, LS26 8NX Time 18.30 -21.30 Developed through a partnership between Mencap Sport and Special Olympics Great Britain this workshop looks at learning disability and sport. It aims to help clubs, coaches and providers of sport understand how to support people with a learning disability to access sporting opportunities in an inclusive environment. What does the workshop cover? • What is a learning disability? • The issues and barriers people with a learning disability face when accessing sport • Different ways of communicating with people with a learning disability • Different ways of including people with a learning disability in sport • How to promote sport to people with a learning disability • Different pathways and opportunities available in learning disability sport Who is the workshop for? The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to know more about learning disability and sport; whether that is club officials, coaches or volunteers. Quotes from previous workshop attendees: "A good workshop that covered valuable points to increase my knowledge and confidence when working with people with a learning disability." "A good insight into the difficulties faced by people with a learning disability and ways in which to overcome these barriers."