CPD Events
Continued Learning Opportunities for Coaches
Learning and development are active, continuous processes.
It's a journey that never ends, one that is shaped by experiences and learning opportunities gathered anywhere, anytime.
To support your journey, Berks & Bucks FA & England Football Learning provide various learning opportunities for you to engage with. From practical events in your region to online workshops & modules, you can access the development support that will impact you, your role, and your players.
upcoming BERKS & BUCKS FA CPD WORKSHOPS
Thriving on the pitch
Date: Saturday 18thFebruary 2023 - Date to be Rescheduled
Time: TBC
Venue: Arborfield Green Leisure Centre, Sheerlands Rd, Arborfield, Reading RG2 9GB
Cost: £10
Host: (FA Regional Coach Developer)
Overview:
- This workshop is aimed at coaches who have recently completed the FA Introduction to Coaching Football Course (FA Level 1).
- The workshop will support coaches who have completed the FA online course with transferring skills they have learnt onto the pitch with practical ideas to bring to life how we help "Players to love the game", engaging and developing players' skills.
- The workshop is a practical workshop
- The workshop is a registered FA CPD event and will provide 2 accredited hours of CPD
Building & Coaching Technical Detail in Sessions
Date: Thursday 27th April 2023
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: FREE
Host:
Overview:
- This workshop will look at ways to include technical details in sessions
- It will explore how players of all ages can participate in game-based sessions with technical detail embedded which can then be transferred into matchdays.
- The workshop is an online workshop
- The workshop is a registered FA CPD event and will provide 2 accredited hours of CPD
Preparing for next season
Date: Thursday 11th May 2023
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: FREE
Host:
Overview:
- This workshop will look at how we can plan for the forthcoming season as coaches.
- It will look at various ways to support a change of format such as 5v5 to 7v7 and how you can start supporting the players with the transition.
- The workshop will also look at resources to support you and the importance of support from parents/carers.
- The workshop is an online workshop
- The workshop is a registered FA CPD event and will provide 2 accredited hours of CPD
supporting players through different game formats
Date: Sunday 18th June 2023
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Wycombe (Venue TBC)
Cost: £10
Host: Vincent Halsall (FA Regional Coach Developer)
Overview:
- This workshop will explore key considerations for the different formats of the game including 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11.
- It will look at ways to utilise your practice and match daytime effectively to help prepare for the next step.
- The workshop will show ways a coach can support the players across the 4 corners ahead of progressing to the next format.
- The workshop is a practical workshop
- The workshop is a registered FA CPD event and will provide 2 accredited hours of CPD
Previously completed BBFA CPD Events this season
Sunday 30th October 2022: Matchday Experience
Wednesday 9th November 2022: What does success look like?
Saturday 12th November 2022: Benefits of small-sided games
Wednesday 7th December 2022: How the World Cup can inspire your players
Saturday 21st January 2023: Developing skilful players
Monday 6th February 2023: Importance of the GK
upcoming ENGLAND FOOTBALL CPD WORKSHOPS
Why Our Players Play
Date: Monday 6th February 2023
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Format: Online
Cost: FREE
Overview:
- Research and stories of why players play
- Relevant practice design to help players become more skilful and develop social skills
- The role of the coach and the impact this has on players
ONLINE CPD MODULES
A range of individual modules for coaches to access throughout the season, at any time. All sessions below require you to log in with your FAN/Email to complete. Upon completion of a CPD module, your FAN record will be updated with the completed CPD.