CPD Events

Location: Woodhouse Grove School, Bridge House Apperley Road, Bradford BD10 0PU | In person event Date: 18th December 2025 Time: Arrive at 17.15 | 17.30 - 19.30 Topic: Bradford City AFC Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Bradford City AFC Academy are welcoming us into their foundation 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. 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

Location: Queensbury FC | In person event Time 18.30-21.00, doors open at 18.15 Topic: Moving with the ball This event is a great chance to speak to coaches and volunteers from across the county, both new and experienced. We look forward to bringing coaches from the local area and beyond as part of our Coach Development offer. Whether you are looking to gain hours towards your UEFA C or B diplomas or investing time in developing your coaching skills get signed up to make the most of this opportunity. The session will be split into a theory presentation and practical demonstrations for you to take back into your session. The practical demonstrations will be on the indoor astroturf with a group of grassroots players. The deliverer will show how to adapt these drills for different age groups depending on who you coach. We also recommend you bring a pen and paper to take notes with.

In partnership with 360Player | WRFA | MP Coaching Topic - Attacking The Final Third + Match Analysis Part 1 - Wednesday | 26th November | Wakefield | Location TBC | 6:15 - 9 pm Mike Phelan will participate in a series of coaching sessions across the county. Each of the four sessions will include a different topic, with the final session taking place at the WRFA Coaching Conference. 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

Date: Wednesday 20th November Location: Online Event Time: 19.00-21.00, welcome from 18.55 Focus: Game Analysis & Observation Delivered by Bob Wilkinson A beginners guide to match observation and analysis, how to conduct analysis of your games, what to look for and then incorporate your observations and findings into your sessions. All female coaches and assistant coaches welcome! Whether you are just starting out on your journey or pushing up the coaching ladder our talented coach developers will challenge you appropriately. It's a great environment to freshen up your skills and to network with like minded women, both new and experienced, who want to improve the sessions they are putting on for their players. We look forward to bringing coaches from the local area together as part of our Coach Development offer. Whether you are looking to gain hours towards your UEFA C or B diplomas or investing time in developing your coaching skills get signed up to make the most of this opportunity. We also recommend you bring a pen and paper to take notes with. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in at maggie.powell2@westridingfa.com