Introducing the Lincoln City CPD - Grassroots Coaches Club – a unique development opportunity for all grassroots coaches in Lincolnshire! This programme offers 4 in-depth CPD evenings and a live observation session at an EFL fixture, designed to upskill local coaches and enhance player development across the county. Led by top experts including Lincoln City Head Coach - Michael Skubala, Academy Head of Coaching - Calum Oakenfold, Assistant First Team Manager - Tom Shaw, along with Lincoln City Academy Staff, this programme provides valuable insights and practical knowledge.
For just £50.00, coaches gain full access to all 4 sessions, along with a all day coaching conference, strengthening connections with the professional game and advancing their coaching journey. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from the best and take your coaching to the next level
CPD Title - Developing The Individual
Date & Time: Thursday 23rd October 2025 Start - 18.00 - 20.00pm 17.45pm Arrival
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: Michael Skubala (Lincoln City 1st Team Manager)
CPD Overview
This CPD workshop is designed to support coaches in understanding how to place the player at the centre of their coaching approach. Football is a team game, but every player has their own unique strengths, challenges, motivations, and learning styles. As coaches, our role is not just to develop teams, but to unlock the potential of each individual within the team environment.
CPD Title - Playing out from the Back
Date & Time: Thursday 27th November 2025 Start - 18.00 - 20.00pm 17.45pm Arrival
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: Academy Staff Members
CPD Overview
This CPD workshop is designed to help coaches understand and deliver the principles of building play from defensive areas into midfield and beyond. Playing out from the back is more than just passing short from a goal kick, it’s about creating confidence, structure, and decision making opportunities for players in possession under pressure.
CPD Title - Finishing the Attack
Date & Time: Thursday 26th February 2026 Start - 18.00 - 20.00pm 17.45pm Arrival
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: Tom Shaw (Lincoln City 1st Team Coach)
CPD Overview
This CPD workshop focuses on helping coaches develop players’ ability to convert attacking opportunities into goals. While creating chances is important, the real difference often comes down to decision-making and execution in the final third. Finishing the attack is not just about striking the ball it’s about timing, awareness, movement, and composure under pressure.
CPD Title - Linking Learning Through Session Design
Date & Time: Thursday 23rd April 2026 Start - 18.00 - 20.00pm 17.45pm Arrival
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: Callum Oakenfold (Lincoln City Academy Manager)
CPD Overview
This CPD workshop is designed to support coaches in creating purposeful sessions that connect player learning across different moments of the game. Good session design isn’t just about setting up engaging practices it’s about making sure each activity links to the bigger picture, helping players understand why they are working on something and how it transfers into a match.
All Day Coaching Seminar
Date & Time: Saturday 16th May 2026 Start Time - TBC
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: TBC
Course Cancellations & Transfers:
Should a candidate wish to cancel or transfer their place on a course, they need to notify LFA as soon as possible by emailing the Football Development Department; stuart.houlton@lincolnshirefa.com
Course Cancellation:
Our courses are in high demand and by not informing us that you are unable to attend, you are preventing another candidate from attending the course. The following charges will apply to all cancellations:
- 28 days or more a candidate will be entitled to a full refund.
- 27 days – 14 days a candidate will be charged 25% of their course fee plus admin fee.
- 13 days – 7 days a candidate will be charged 50% of their course fee plus admin fee.
- 6 days or less no refund will be provided.
Course Transfers:
If a candidate wishes to transfer to a different course the following charges apply:
If notification is provided between 28 – 14 days prior to the start date of the course no fee will be charged.
If notification is provided between 13 – 7 days prior to the start of the course there will be a 10% (of the total course fee) administration charge.
If notification is provided less than 6 days prior to the start of the course the candidate will not be able to transfer. They will lose their course place on the course and will need to re-book on to another course at full cost.
Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons or exceptional circumstances are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a Doctor or medical professional may be requested.
