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Become an FA Wildcats Centre
Clubs and organisation across Middlesex have until the end of February to apply to become a Wildcats provider. If you want to start or grow girls’ provision at your club, Wildcats is great opportunity to by providing safe, fun and engaging sessions for girls aged 5-11. The closing date for this opportunity is 28th February 2021.
Vacancy - Join our Inclusion Advisory Group
Middlesex FA are recruiting members to join our IAG. Members will play a vital part in driving Equality & Diversity at Middlesex FA. The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2021.
The Middlesex FA Flexi-football League is Expanding
Looking for a league to help your players transition into adult football? Or maybe a league for your coaches to play together? The Middlesex FA Flexileague allows you to play 11 a side football in a fun, friendly and flexible environment. New league venue, coming soon at Bannister Sports Centre, Harrow.
Talent ID Workshop 3rd March
If you run a disability team or are inclusive of disabled players, your players might eligible to join the talent pathway. On Wednesday 3rd March, we will be running a Talent ID workshop to help you spot talented players and get them of the professional pathway.
Female Friendly Clubs Training
Looking to start or grow female football at your club? Workshops are available across the 2020-21 season to support clubs to do just that! The virtual workshop for Middlesex clubs and organisations is coming up on 2nd & 4th March 2021.
Football V Homophobia Month of Action - #FvH2021
You can join a number of free events throughout February on a wide variety of LGBT Football Inclusion topics.
Coaching CPD Event; Monday 22nd March 2021 – Who We Are
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to FA Playmakers & FA Level One Coaches to attend an event from our Coach Development Programme. The event will run virtually on Monday 22nd March 2021 (7.00pm – 10.00pm) and will be free of charge for coaches to attend. The event delivered by The FA’s Diversity & Inclusion Officer (South East), Daniel Fenner will focus on Who We Are. Coaches will learn more about how looking back can help them move forwards as a coach.
An introduction to the different reflective strategies you can use to create safe, fun and enjoyable football experiences for your players.
How to use the plan-do-review and long-term player-development models to reflect on the impact your coaching behaviours can have on your players’ development.
How to build a picture of a philosophy for your club that reflects your coaching values.
Introduction to Coaching Football Course
In spring 2021 a new Introduction to Coaching Football course is being launched to replace the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football qualification.
This will be an online course designed to provide learners with an introduction to coaching the game. The course will be complemented by practical and face to face learning experiences delivered locally as part of our ongoing coach development offer.
Looking to start your coaching journey and want to find out more about the Introduction to Coaching Football?
We Are Inclusive Pledge Campaign
Make you club more inclusive for disabled people and join our new pledge. The pledge is open to all clubs regardless of your current disability provision.
