The Matchday Experience. 

Date & Time: Monday 3rd October 2022 - 18.30pm - 21.00pm

Venue: Ruston Sports & Social Club, Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8RN

Host:  FA Regional Coach Development Officer

The Match Day experience. 

Questions this workshop will aim to answer: 

How do I plan for Match Days more effectively?

What does organisation look like on a match day to help improve the experience for the players?

In what ways can I help the players and myself reflect on the match day experience for future learning?

Who else can support me on match days?

What can coaches expect to take away? 

- Some thinking and planning tools to support coaches on a matchday BEFORE and DURING the match day.

- Some coach self-reflection tools AFTER the match day

Are there any tasks to complete ahead of the event? 

- Something to think about: What is the purpose of a match day for you and most importantly, your players? 

- Watch the 90 second video provided and come prepared to share your thoughts around some of the key topics mentioned.

Overview of the event 

“Can we play a match” One of the most common phrases we hear when working with enthusiastic players who love the game. How do we as coaches, supporters and volunteers help keep that life-long love for the game and provide the best possible experiences we can when it comes to a match day?

In this workshop, we will aim to explore some of the challenges faced by coaches on a match day but also, the opportunities that it presents in terms of the following key aspects: