Coach, Club & Player Development and Mentoring

Hi all, I hope that you had a good Bank Holiday weekend.
Please find below a link for an upcoming 3v3 CDP event via Nottinghamshire County FA at Hucknall Town FC next week
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019dd859a1aa77c08ad7107ae73b747a

Cheers
Raf

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How is your Club preparing for the new FA Future Fit programme for U7 for the 2026/27 season? Need help to navigate the new structure and what it means for your Club, Coaches, Players and Parents contact me today

Another great day of learning Worcestershire FA developing my knowledge of the FA FutureFit programme. Want to know more, message me for details. The shape of junior football is changing

Another UEFA C Coaching Licence completed. Brilliant engagement from everyone involved. UEFA C creates a great environment to support skilful players and motivated coaches to learn.

It's always a pleasure to see coaches develop during their coaching journey.

Great to deliver at the 2025/26 CPD Launch event for Nottinghamshire FA at Keyworth United Community Football Club and thanks to the Keyworth Utd U12 girls for their enthusiasm and hard work

Last night saw our continuing support with Melbourne Dynamo FC delivering a technical session on Turning to Keep Possession with one of their U12 Boys team, followed by an open discussion session Melbourne Sporting Partnership Thanks to all involved

Great to support young coaches through their UEFA qualifications. Today I had the pleasure of working with Jack at Kidderminster Harriers

Saturday saw the next stage of our work with Sleetmoor Utd FC - working with there coaches on Attacking Technical Components and Basic Attacking Principles of Play
Thanks to all that attended from Sleetmoor Utd

So proud to have worked with this group of UEFA B Licence 2025 candidates during their journey on the course.

Helping guide others learn at this level of development has also continued my development and understanding of the game, and reinforced my passion for coaching and mentoring. With on-pitch practicals to tactical discussions and reflective sessions, I thank all involved for their commitment and enthusiasm.

Big shout out to my co-coach developers Steve Pritchard Martyn Irvine BSc and Chris Foreman

Finally thanks to all staff at St. George’s Park, National Football Centre for your support and dedication.