Applications are now open to participate in the FA Leadership Academy 2023. 

FALA is a 12-month learning and development programme for 60 young people - Youth Leaders aged 16 – 24 which begins with a four-day residential experience delivered at the end of July. During this residential, you will be joined by fellow Youth Leaders in football from all across the country and take part in workshops and activities which aim to support you in developing your leadership skills. 

Following the residential, you will take part in a 12-month learning and development programme where you will be supported to create and implement a project of your choice within your local football community that will have a positive impact on the national game. 

This event is co-created and co-delivered by The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) and The FA.
 
The four-day residential that will kick off FALA23 will take place between Monday 24th - Thursday 27th July at Mercure Walton Hall, Jubilee Dr, Walton, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9HG. When in attendance between the 24th-27th July, the cost of your accommodation and meals will be covered. However, we do not cover the cost of your travel to and from the venue (we would not want this to be a barrier for anyone wanting to attend, if this is the case please get in touch and we will see how we can support you). 

Please note that you are eligible to attend FALA if you can answer yes to the following statements, I:

• am actively involved in volunteering or Youth Leadership in football
• have not attended FALA before
• will be aged 16-24 as of the 24th July 2023
• am motivated to develop myself and others
• can attend all four days (24th-27th July 2023) in person
• am committed to implementing a project in my football community
• am committed to completing the 12-month learning and development journey
• will update the FANYC on progress with my project and/or personal development.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th May 2023 by 09:00 (late applications will not be accepted). 

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You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Tuesday 23rd May 2023 via email. If you are under 18 all communication will go to your parent/guardian (if you do not give full and accurate contact information for your parent/guardian your application will be invalid). Please ensure your parent(s)/guardian(s) is/are aware that you have provided their email address/phone number and ask them to keep an eye out for emails/messages about your application.