CPD Events

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: Tom Butcher (Head of Coaching), Luke Hendrie (Lead Youth Development Phase Coach) will be delivering the CPD and Alan Nevison, Head Academy Recruitment. 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. We will have access to the main meeting area (enter via the glass doors to the sports building at the end of the school drive) Evening will run as below • 5.30pm - Introductions • 5.40pm Presentation on Bradford City Program in Youth Development Phase • 6pm - Watch the session with Q and A on the side lines with Alan • 7pm - Q and A with the Tom and Luke regarding the session • 7.30 - Finish 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

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, 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.

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.

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