COACH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: Introduction to delivering a coaching session
Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Walsall FC, Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4SA
Cost: £5 per person (non refundable)
The FA Introduction to Coaching Football course is complemented by this face-to-face practical CPD workshop, designed for coaches who want to build confidence in planning and delivering sessions to create a safe, fun and enjoyable environment or for those wishing to run a team.
The workshop aims to support beginner and novice coaches who have just started their coaching journey, but also acts as a useful refresher for anyone returning to the game in a coaching capacity.
During this workshop, coaches will:
- Observe experienced Coach Deliverers creating a positive environment
- Discuss how to manage difference effectively using STEP
- Explore key learnings within own context
FA Accredited CPD: (must hold min coaching level EE Playmaker** for CPD hours to be awarded to FA Account)
** Free to complete online https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/football/ee-playmaker
Minimum Age: 18
Workshop Prerequisites: learners are required to:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold the minimum EE Playmaker
- To book you must operate within a Birmingham affiliated club or organisation
Delivered by: Rus Smith - FA Tutor & Coach Developer
Notes:
Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for 3G as this event may involve some outdoor practical activities.
Please bring pen/pad and your own refreshments for the duration of the event.
Birmingham FA Booking T&C's: https://www.birminghamfa.com/coaches/development-and-courses/course-policies-and-terms-of-booking
Birmingham County FA does not accept any responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury, however caused. You will respect the course tutor, course venue and other candidates and their points of view and you will understand that if your behaviour, language, or conduct is deemed ‘unacceptable’ ‘offensive’ or ‘harmful’ for any reason, Birmingham County FA reserves the right to exclude you from continuing your chosen course and if necessary, future courses.