Support
Coaching resources
Session plans, learning pathways and the England DNA principles the club follows. Everything here is aligned with FA guidance.
Coaching pathway & CPD
New coaches
FA Playmaker
Free 4-hour online intro — recommended before your first session.
Open on England Football1+ season of experience
Introduction to Coaching Football
The first formal FA qualification. Club will refund the fee on completion.
Open on England FootballCommitted coaches
UEFA C Licence
Level 2 equivalent. Speak to the Head of Coaching for club funding.
Open on England FootballSession bank
- 60 min
Dribbling under pressure
Foundation (U7–U11)
- 60 min
First touch & receiving
Foundation (U7–U11)
- 75 min
Building from the back
Youth Development (U12–U16)
- 75 min
Pressing triggers
Youth Development (U12–U16)
- 45 min
Small-sided games — 3v3 to 5v5
All ages
The England DNA — how we coach
Five pillars guide every session at the club:
- Who we are
- How we play
- The future England player
- How we coach
- How we support