CPD Events
CPD events are for anyone involved in football who is looking to improve their skills and knowledge of the game. All our events are available at no cost and coaches with or without qualifications are welcome to join us.
Whether you are an aspiring coach or a seasoned Sunday league manager, these events will help you get more out of your players and ultimately improve everyone’s enjoyment of the game.
Email: info@westridingfa.com
Phone: 0113 282 1222
cPD programme 2022/23
cpd programme 2022/23
Listed in date order
Info: What is the FA’s approach to developing skill? What practices can I use to develop skill? What does a skilful player look like across the FA 4 corner model?
Date: 12/09/22
Venue: Bolton Woods JFC, Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1BD
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Info: An insight into pre-session warm up drills that are used at Manchester United and how they can be developed into main sessions and the reasoning behind them followed by a Q&A with Mike Phelan.
Date: 29/09/23
Venue: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8NX
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Info: Creating Games for your players, learn a range of games that can be changed to suit the age group that you work with.
Date: 10/10/22
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
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Info: How can I use small sided games to develop players’ attacking & defending skills, meet the differing needs and abilities of the players (STEP), emphasise goals, opposition and direction.
Date: 17/10/22
Venue: TBC
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Info: Powerchair Football is a unique sport that provides opportunities for people with a high level of impairment to access the game of football. It is the only active team participation sport for people who use electric wheelchairs. This session will provide an introduction to the sport, including the rules and entry level coaching ideas.
Date: 26/10/22
Venue: Bishops Young Academy, Bishops Way, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 6NU
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Info: Exploring what positive coaching behaviours look like on match day. Using match day to support player learning and skill development. How to engage parents and other adults in the match day experience.
Date - 22/02/23
Venue – Throstle Nest, Farsley FC, Newlands, Farsley, LS28 5BE
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Info: An opportunity for coaches to understand the importance of defibs and how they can be used in emergency situations, delivered by Harrogate Town Head Physio Rachel McGeachie.
Date: 24/11/22
Venue: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds LS26 8NX
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Info: This event will provide an insight into life as a Semi-Pro Manager, on and off the pitch with Campion AFC Joint Manager Lee Ashforth.
Date: 08/12/22
Venue: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds LS26 8NX
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Info: Targeted at coaches who have just completed I2CF.-Players loving the game-Engaging players-Developing players skills.
Date: 22/03/23
Venue: TBC
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Info: Targeted at those working towards UEFA C in the next 12 months. Knowing your players better and knowing their game. Coaching practice & behaviours.
Date: 06/02/23
Venue: Queensbury Celtic, Pit Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 3ST
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Info: Understanding different impairment groups and how the STEP principle can help meet these needs.
Date: 15/03/23
Venue: Bishops Young Academy, Bishops Way, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 6NU
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Info: To support the introduction of game specific sessions into training sessions.
Date: 20/04/23
Venue: West Riding FA, Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds LS26 8NX
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Info: Key considerations for the different formats of the game, including; 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11. Utilising your practice and match day time effectively to help prepare for the next step. Supporting your players across the 4 corners ahead of progressing to the next format.
Date: 24/05/23
Venue: TBC
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Info: The fundamentals of goalkeeping and how to include GK’s in your sessions.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
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Info: The 2 hour session will be interactive and will include lots of insights and practical tips around fuelling your players. Some of the content will include: Factors that need to be considered with junior and youth athletes, how players can better understand their hydration needs, nutrition before and after a game.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
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Info: Watch how professional footballers work through a pre-season session followed by a Q+A with a representative of the club. Event to be with Leeds United / Huddersfield Town / Bradford City / Harrogate Town.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
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Info: Supporting coaches towards their UEFA B license.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
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Info: Targeted at those who have recently completed Playmaker.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
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