Coach Support Events
Our coach support events aim to provide coaches with the support and knowledge to make them the best coaches they can be. Each of our events has its own specific focus such as technical components, the FA's 4 corner model or specialist events.
Here at the County FA, we acknowledge that changes to coach education have left coaches without face to face support. We want to invest our time and resources into filling this void to support the people that keep grassroots football going.
Coach support sessions are free workshops designed to help develop grassroots coaches knowledge and understanding of:
- The technical components of the games
- Principles of play
- The FA's 4 corner model
- New practice and session ideas
- Understand how to develop players
All Coach Support Workshops include practical coach observations of sessions delivered by England Football Coach Educators or professional coaches.
Check the 'Who is this event for' section of each event to see which level of coaching it is suitable for.
All the workshops are completely free. To register click the 'Book Your Place' button and complete the short registration form.
Get In Touch
Tom Measham
Club Support Officer
Tom.Measham@Sheffieldfa.com
07704 170915
Spring Series events
Spring Series 3: Attacking Principle (12-16)
Date: Tuesday 26th March 2024, 6 - 8 PM.
Venue: Maltby Academy, S66 8AB
This workshop aims to bring to life the attacking or 'in possession' principles of play to help further your game knowledge as a coach. The workshop will focus firmly on creating and finishing the attack with players aged 12-16.
Who Should attend?
Coaches of all levels working with players aged 12-16, or those working with younger players who want more info on the ‘principles of play’
What can coaches expect to take away?
1. Attacking Principles of play under the microscope
2. Planning and delivering attacking practices for players aged 12-16
3. Technical: Finishing, Passing, Moving with the Ball
4. Key Capabilities: Movement & Timing
Spring Series 2: Finishing the attack (Foundation Phase 5-11)(Repeat)
Date: Thursday 18th April 2024, 6 - 8 PM.
Venue: Melton Park Leisure Village, High Melton, Doncaster DN5 7SZ
The workshop will explore creating practices for young players to experience 'finishing the attack' in game realistic situations. The practical element of the workshop will explore opposed practices that can be taken away and delivered to your players.
Who Should attend?
Coaches of all levels working with players aged 5-11.
What can coaches expect to take away?
1. What does finishing the attack look like for my players?
2. Simple Attacking Principles, Breaking Lines & Using Movement
3. Technical: Finishing, Passing, Moving with the Ball
4. Key Capabilities: Movement & Timing
Spring Series 4: Tactics on the matchday practical
Date: Thursday 4th April 2024, 6 - 8 PM.
Venue: SGP Thorncliffe
This workshop is great follow on for those that attended our online workshop 'Tactics on a Matchday'
Who Should attend?
Coaches of all levels
What can coaches expect to take away?
This workshop will be a live observation of a fixture where we will aim to cover the following.
1. How to observe the oppositions 'The Basics'
2. An insight into formations and their impact in youth football
3. Position specific learning/challenges/profiles
4. Matchday behaviours of a coach
Spring Series 5: How to manage and observe the difference
Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024, 6 - 8 PM.
Venue: Rossington Main FC, Oxford St, Rossington, New Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0TE
This workshop follows on nicely for those of you that joined us for the 'Planning for the individual (within a group) online workshop'
The focus of this workshop is around the STEP principle and how to utilise it during sessions to manage difference and develop practices. We will look into different ways of adapting practices to meet the needs of our players whist promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
Who Should attend?
Coaches of all levels, this event will be of particular interest for coaches working with groups with mixed ability or teams where you are 100% committed to equal playing/development time of all players.
What can coaches expect to take away?
1. Think about the ways we can recognise the needs of our players before, during and after sessions.
2. Understanding the STEP principle
3. Considering how and when to utilise the STEP principle to adapt and progress sessions.
UEFA C Prep Support Workshops
Technique or Skill (use of whole – part – whole)
Date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 6 - 7.30 pm
Venue: Maltby Academy, S66 8AB
Who should attend: Aspiring UEFA C coaches.
Coaches who have completed the Introduction to Coaching Football and looking at UEFA C as a next step.
What can coaches expect to take away?
- The difference between Skill and Technique.
- The use of whole – part – whole within your sessions.
- The impact on players when coaching skill.
- The impact on player when coaching technique.
The planning model (use of different types of practices to reach intended outcomes)
Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 6 - 7.30 pm
Venue: Maltby Academy, S66 8AB
Who should attend: Aspiring UEFA C coaches.
Coaches who have completed the Introduction to Coaching Football and looking at UEFA C as a next step.
What can coaches expect to take away?
- An introduction to the practice spectrum
- The use of the STEP principle.
- Support in how shape / size of pitch effects practices.
Online Coach Support Sessions
The Importance of Confidence
Topic: Can Confidence be Trained? - The Answer is Absolutely YES!
Date: Monday 18th March 2024, 6:30 - 8 PM
Venue: Online
Learning outcomes and what coaches can expect to take away?
- Learn simple methods to help integrate mental skills into your existing training programme.
- Gain a clear understanding of WHAT to coach and HOW coach it.
- Discover strategies that allow young players to dismiss the doubts and fears that hinder self-confidence.
- Acquire the skills to create an environment where all young players can reach their full potential.
No sports psychology background or prior knowledge is needed. Opportunities for question and answer.
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Club Update Meetings
Club Update is the place to discuss key issues affecting grassroots football, share best practices and discuss a specific club development area of focus.