Making Improvements Next Season
Public health emergency, social distancing, face masks…strange and challenging times we’re living in!
Add empty pitches, no sport on TV and cancelled training sessions, and it’s been a tough few months for all of us, and for the beautiful game we love.
It’s likely, when you make your decision to return to coaching, new challenges await - both on and off the pitch.
But, you won’t face them alone.
we're in this together
NO MORE ANNUAL RE-LICENSING
We understand how having to re-license every year is a headache you could do without. Especially when asked to use an outdated website and online profile. A more modern approach is needed.So, from next season, we’re closing the re-licensing window and will retire The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club website. If your qualifications are in date and up to date, you’ll be good to go. Simple as that.
NEW ONLINE PROFILES
A modern approach needs a modern profile. And one you can access from The Boot Room.Launching in 20/21, you’ll be able to access it from The Boot Room using your email and password on your FAN account.
For the first time, everything you need will be in one place. You’ll see the history and current status of your qualifications in a simple view, with new expiry notices built in to automatically notify you when it’s time to renew.
NO MORE LICENCE CARDS
Your new online profile will make the need for license cards a thing of the past.Everything will be online and in real-time, including your qualifications and CPD. So, if you ever need to show your qualifications to an employer, parent or player, you’ll have it all at your fingertips.
IMPROVED ONLINE RESOURCES
We want you to have the materials that support your everyday coaching experience, when you need them most.
We also understand that demands on coaches go far beyond the field of play, and will change as a result of current challenges. So, we’re developing a new choice of engaging, on-demand coaching resources, when and where you need them.
Some of them are already available now!
- Hot Topics webinars and Pass The Gloves On podcasts via our new YouTube channel
- Bespoke, bite-sized coaching tips on Twitter
- Downloadable Session Plans and Coaching Guides on The Boot Room
We’ve got you covered with more content than ever before, and everything you need to coach the game and help support your players, both on and off the pitch.
BETTER ONLINE ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
It’s not just our resources we’re developing. We’re looking at improving where you get access to them as well.
The launch of our new YouTube is the first in a line of new online environments you can use. You’ll find most of our new coaching resources available there already, while our Twitter feed also has some great new things to check out.
We’ll be including more of it on the Boot Room as we roll out further exciting features and functionality to the site. It’s all about providing the best possible choice of digital environments to engage with whenever you need them.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
LEVEL 1 AND 2 COACHES
Staying In-Date
While we’re ending the need for you to prove to us once a year all of your qualifications are in date, we still want you to renew any set to expire.
That includes your safeguarding children and your first aid. With your new online profile, it’ll be easier than ever before to stay on top of it all.
Staying Up-to-Date
We all recognise the importance of self-development. As coaches, we’re in the business of development after all! But we also have different needs.
So, to make sure you’re able to stay up to date in your development, you’ll find new coaching resources available via YouTube and Twitter.
And keep your eye on the new Boot Room to keep up your development and discover the support that’s available whenever you return to coaching.
LEVEL 3 TO 5 COACHES
Staying In-Date
The changes to FA Licensing do not affect your UEFA Licensing requirements. You’ll still need 15 hours every three years to maintain your UEFA licence.
We’ll continue to support you with opportunities throughout the season for you to make sure you get the learning you need.
We strongly encourage you to access both FA materials and external opportunities to maintain your development, further enhance your coaching journey and maximise the value you pass on to your players.
IMPORTANT: Due to the exceptional circumstances surrounding COVID-19, UEFA are proposing to extend the UEFA coaching licence validity for one year for coaches whose UEFA licences expire in 2020 and have not been able to access the obligatory further education due to COVID-19.
AND FINALLY
Whatever challenges are thrown at us over coming seasons, we’re committed to listening, responding and supporting the critical role you play within our coaching community, recognising the immense contribution you make to English football.Whenever you return, we’ll be with you at every step.
For more information on these exciting changes, check out the FAQ’s here.