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
Coach Support events
Creating and using a 'Coaching Syllabus' for your Club or Team (Online)
The workshop will be a deep dive into your planning and structuring of training sessions as coaches but will also look to outline the benefits for clubs and teams to have a clear coaching syllabus. The workshop will unpick how to ensure that your current coaching syllabus links to your clubs playing style and philosophy.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore the benefits of using a coaching syllabus for your players/club/coaches.
- How to align your syllabus to your club philosophy and playing style.
- Showcase a variety of models to use within your own setting.
The workshop will be delivered by Rich Astle, a category 1 Academy Head of Coaching
Date: Thursday 5th December, 6.30-8 PM
Venue: Online
Coaching Ball Mastery
Delivered by Dillon Sandiford Lead FP Coach
Date: Thursday 28th November, arrive from 5.30PM, 6-8PM
Venue: Eco Power Stadium, DN4 5JW
Developing the Complete Player
- Understand the importance of 'developing the complete player' and how players evolve as they grow towards adulthood
- Recognise how to support the developmental needs of individual players and what this looks like in practice
- Understand how a player’s developmental needs will change as they grow towards adulthood and when they are most susceptible to certain changes
- Appreciate and support the inter-relationship of the coach, the parent and the player in creating a lifelong participant of the game
Date: Friday 29th November 18:00-21:00
Venue: Worskop Town FC, S80 1UJ
Price: £10
Under the microscope- Finishing the Attack
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.
Delivered by Elliott Flowers FA UEFA C Tutor
Date: Monday 9th December, 2024, 6 - 7.30 pm
Venue: Wath Academy, Sandygate, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 7NW
Learning Outcomes
- Attacking Principles of play under the microscope.
- Planning and delivering attacking practices for players aged 12-16
- Technical: Finishing, Passing, Moving with the Ball
- Key Capabilities: Movement & Timing.
Defending the box
Delivered by Lee Walshaw Lead YDP Coach
Date: Thursday 12th December, arrive from 5.30 PM, 6-8 PM
Venue: Eco Power Stadium, DN4 5JW
Building the Attack
Delivered by Paul Green, U18’s coach
Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025, arrive from 5.30 PM, 6-8 PM.
Venue: Eco Power Stadium, DN4 5JW
Building Minds: Integrating Psychosocial Skills into Coaching Practice
By attending this session, you'll benefit from:
- Clarity on Key Terms: Gain a clear understanding of psychosocial concepts and skills and how they relate to athletic performance and development.
- Enhanced Awareness: Learn why psychosocial skills are essential for athletes' growth and how these skills contribute to performance on and off the field.
- Practical Session Planning Tips: Receive actionable ideas on how to plan your coaching sessions to promote psychosocial skill development and character building.
Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024
Venue: Online
Webinar 2: 19:00-20:00
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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.
