The FA Coach Mentor Programme

Coaches

Coaching Football in Shropshire

start your coaching journey

inspire the next generation!

Ask any footballer who they rank as the most important influence on their career and almost all would make reference to a coach, past or present. Many would not be where they are today without the help, influence and guidance of one or more coaches.

The FA, through its extensive training programme for coaches, has always had as a priority improving the technical quality of coaching which would, in turn, reap rewards on pitches up and down the country.

If you ever fancied yourself as a football coach, and think you could develop and motivate players, why not become an FA Qualified Football Coach?

Become a Coach

HAVE YOU EVER FANCIED YOURSELF AS A FOOTBALL COACH?

Coaching provides a range of benefits, including:

  • A way to give back to the game and local community
  • Learning and re-learning leadership lessons
  • Getting a good work out & becoming a good role model
  • The opportunity to develop new skills
  • A chance to meet and make new friends

FA Grassroots Coach

COACHING SUPPORT

At Shropshire FA we work hard to provide support to our county's coaches at all levels of football - we're with you every step of the way.

We will provide support in the form of initiatives and training opportunities to help you improve as a coach, be safe in your coaching and the environments you create.

development & courses

From Your First Steps To The Elite Level Qualifications, Explore The Journey From Grassroots To Professional Coaching.

FA Learning Courses range from the basic entry level qualifications such as the Level One Certificate in Coaching Football to more advanced levels such as the UEFA A and Pro Licences, or the FA Youth Award Courses. There are also courses which deal with more specialist areas of football education, such as Goalkeeping Coaching Level One or Coaching Disabled Footballers. The courses we offer are packed with expert knowledge and cover all areas of coach development across all formats of the game.