Developing Attacking Play

The Oxfordshire FA Coaches Conference returns for another year to Harcourt Hill, Oxford. The event, which is held in partnership with the Oxfordshire Sport and Physical Activity Partnership, will see coaches from across the county come together to share ideas and knowledge whilst participating in a mix of practical and theoretical coaching workshops led by a range of guest tutors.

This year we are delighted to be joined by three great tutors who have great knowledge around development of youth football from Under 7s through to Under 21s.

Tutors and Sessions

Tosh Farrell - Former Everton FC Academy Techinical Coordinator

Tosh is a very well regarded coach having spent many years at Everton Football Club in their academy as technical coordinator, and later as head of international development. During his time there he oversaw the development of players such as Wayne Rooney, Ross Barkley, Jack Rodwell and many others. As part of the club’s continual progress he developed “The Everton Way”, which was the first training programme readily available on the internet. 

Since leaving Everton he founded Tosh Farrell Soccer in Boston, USA, focusing on player development in the area. He has also been involved in many conferences worldwide such as the UK’s largest football show: Grassroots Live Football Show, and the largest football convention in the world; National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Tosh’s session is around Turning and Dribbling, in the 12-16 age group. 
The aims of the session are:

- Developing attack minded players
- Improved decision making
- Creating a positive attitude for your players

Ben Bartlett - FA Senior Youth Coach Educator 

Ben is currently working for The FA as a Senior Youth Coach Educator, supporting coaching in professional football clubs. Previously Ben has worked as regional coach development manager in the East of England and with Chelsea Ladies as Director of Coaching. 

Ben is well respected in the coaching family and has had articles published in The FA’s Boot Room magazine, most recently in the April 2016 issue, and Soccer Coaching International Journal. He has also delivered at many FA National and South East Regional Conferences.

Ben’s session is around Youth Coaching: Tactics and Skills, and he will be working within the 5-11 age groups.
The aims of the session are:

- To see player development as an individual task in a team setting
- How to structure a whole club and team curriculum to support all of the players in the team
- To show practical examples  of how this can work with your team

Mark Haining - Oxfordshire FA County Coach Developer

Mark is known by many coaches across Oxfordshire having been involved in a variety of different roles in his time here. Starting at Carterton, and then Witney Ladies, he moved on to coach at the Oxford United Women and Girls Development Programme, Manchester United Soccer School Combined Services, RAF representative teams and Swindon Town Academy. Mark has also tutored for over 10 years, with Oxfordshire FA before moving to take up the role of Regional Coach Development Manager for London. Now Mark is County Coach Developer for Oxfordshire and The RAF, supporting coaches in the county at grassroots. 

Mark’s session will centre on the “Who We Are” element of The England DNA.
The aims of the session are:

- How a club and personal philosophy of the coach combines with that of the players
- A look at coaching fundamentals that coaches should look at including:
        - Planning
        - Delivery
        - Review

Conference Details:

Date: Sunday 26th June 2016
Venue: Oxford Brookes, Headington Campus, Harcourt Hill, Oxford, OX2 9AT
Time: 09:00-16:30 (please arrive between 09:00 and 09:15)

Cost (Lunch and refreshments included):
- £20 for All members


FALCC Accreditation Level/s: 1&2
Anyone can attend this FALCC event, but only Level 1 and 2 coaches will gain CPD Hours for their FALCC Membership. These FALCC hours will count towards the 2015-2016 season only (1st August 2015-31st July 2016).

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What you will need:

• Note taking materials (Recommended)
• Suitable clothing and footwear for practical on grass pitch
• Sun cream if it is hot

Additional Information:

Candidates Aged 18 or Under
In keeping with our commitment to keeping the game safe and in line with FA Safeguarding Policies if you are aged 18 or under you are required to supply the name and contact details of an adult next of kin or carer who will be included in any correspondence we may have with you.

Equality & Diversity Monitoring
Oxfordshire FA are required to compile anonymous information on those individuals accessing its services and activities. Monitoring allows us to understand the makeup of those accessing our programmes and meet the needs of individuals if activities need adapting.

When booking, learners are encouraged to respond to these questions about themselves, however, participation is entirely optional and you are not obliged to self declare your characteristics. The information we receive is only used for monitoring and statistical purposes and will remain anonymous.

The Equality and Diversity Monitoring form can be downloaded here 

Terms and Conditions
All course booking are subject to Oxfordshire FA's Course Booking Terms and Conditions:

You are fit to participate and acknowledge that you do so at your own risk

Oxfordshire Football Association Ltd, its staff, or any authority which provides facilities, is under no liability in respect of any injury, which you may sustain

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