The one-day Grassroots Coaching Conference will provide attendees with information and practical workshops on coaching development based on the England DNA framework. The conference will include presentations from FA technical directors and coaches on implementing the England DNA approach, as well as panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on coaching at both the foundation and youth development phases. The day will conclude with a national coaches panel reflecting on the success of recent England youth teams over the summer.
The one-day Grassroots Coaching Conference will provide attendees with information and practical workshops on coaching development based on the England DNA framework. The conference will include presentations from FA technical directors and coaches on implementing the England DNA approach, as well as panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on coaching at both the foundation and youth development phases. The day will conclude with a national coaches panel reflecting on the success of recent England youth teams over the summer.
The one-day Grassroots Coaching Conference will provide attendees with information and practical workshops on coaching development based on the England DNA framework. The conference will include presentations from FA technical directors and coaches on implementing the England DNA approach, as well as panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on coaching at both the foundation and youth development phases. The day will conclude with a national coaches panel reflecting on the success of recent England youth teams over the summer.
Dan Ashworth, FA technical director Les Howie, Head of grassroots coaching
10.20 PANEL SESSION (Q&A) - THREE PERSPECTIVES OF THE ENGLAND DNA
Kevin Betsy, England Mens U15 head coach Sally Needham, FA county coach developer Steve Smithies, FA coach mentor
11.00 COACHING JOURNEYS
Andy Cale and Dr Don Vinson, University of Worcester Marieanne Spacey, England womens player and coach developer
12.00 HALF TIME - LUNCH
13.15 PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING:
Pete Sturgess - An introduction to the foundation phase Theory Martin Dighton - England DNA at the foundation phase In possession Sally Needham - England DNA at the foundation phase Out of possession
Graeme Carrick -An introduction to the youth development phase Theory
Kevin Betsy - England DNA at the youth development phase In possession Darran Bowles - England DNA at the youth development phase Out of possession
15.45 BREAK AND NETWORKING
16.00 NATIONAL COACHES PANEL - A SUMMER OF SUCCESS
Paul Simpson, England U20 head coach Gemma Grainger, Interim England Womens Coach Aidy Boothroyd, England U21 head coach