Cumberland FA is delighted to announce a unique opportunity for coaches to gain an insight into Carlisle United’s Professional Academy. The CPD event is an excellent opportunity for coaches to gain further insight into the role of the academy as well as observe some practical demonstrations delivered by the Head of Youth Development Phase, Chris Blake. The evening will consist of both theory and practical demonstrations using one of CUFC academy squads. There will be a short period at the end following the practical where coaches will be invited to ask questions on the insight they have seen from the evening.

The one off CPD event is designed to:

• Give coaches an insight into the CUFC Academy – Structure and Philosophy
• Give coaches an insight into the role of an academy coach – planning, reporting and reviewing
• Give coaches an insight into the types of players you are trying to produce, whether that be for the first team or to sell on…
• Demonstration practically how the coaching practice underpins the CUFC philosophy
• Question and Answer session

The evening will take the format of both theory and practical delivery. Practical delivery will supported by one of the CUFC academy squads and led by Head of Youth Development Phase, Chris Blake.