CPD / In-Service
Learning and development is an active, continuous process.
It's a journey that never ends...
...and one that is shaped by experiences and learning opportunities gathered anywhere, anytime.
To support your journey, The FA provides a range of learning opportunities for you to engage with. From events in your region to online resources to in-situ mentoring, you can access the development support that will make the biggest impact to you and your role.
Upcoming CPD Events
Developing Skilful Players
The workshop is for grassroots coaches with a keen interest in helping their players become more skilful.
When: Tuesday 12th September 2023 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Witney ATP, Gordon Way, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4EH
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event with final details.
The developing skilful players workshops will support coaches to understand components of being skilful and the FA’s approach to developing skilful players. It will provide holistic understanding of elements that contribute to the development of skilful players along with some practical ideas for coaches to take away.
Aims of workshop
- Introduce key elements of Core Moves, The 6 capabilities or Core Skills.
- Demonstrate the importance of developing players holistically.
- Highlight the practice spectrum and showcase practices that promote skill development.
This workshop will be delivered by one of England Football Learnings Coach Development Officers and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact Georgia Hill via Development@OxfordshireFA.com
OFA Engaging Diverse Ethnic Communities Coaching Workshops
The project will feature a series of workshops throughout 2023-24 that are designed to not only support individuals that are already coaching in grassroots football in the county but also to recruit and engage new people into coaching roles.
This project is part of our total commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are ambition to increase the breadth of our grassroots football coaching workforce across the county by engaging individuals from diverse ethnic communities and backgrounds in Oxford, Banbury and the wider county.
We are delighted that Abdoullah Kheir from The FA and local UEFA B coach Waheed Ramzan will be delivering the series of workshops throughout the season.
Abdoullah and Waheed have designed programme of content that will provide individuals with bespoke support to develop and thrive over the coming season.
Workshop 1
When: Monday 18th September 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Banbury United FC, Station Approach, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
Workshop 2
When: Monday 9th October 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Oxford City FC, Marsh Ln., Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ
Please note, you are welcome to register and attend both sessions in Banbury and Oxford.
If you are U18 (aged 16 or 17), you must complete this form with your parent/guardian/carer permission.
Incorporating Goalkeepers - UEFA C/B Series (11.10.2023) @ Whitelands Farm, Bicester)
Please add the event information below to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event will final details.
This is workshop is part of our UEFA C/B Series which aims to push and develop coaches striving to gain further insight and qualifications within their coaching experience.
When: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: Whitelands Farm, Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1AJ
The workshop will focus on the goalkeeper in play with their team, through the lense of an small sided game. There will be emphasis on their role as part of the defensive unit when defending and the importance of the goalkeeper in providing opportunity for counter attacking as they transition from defence to attack.
Aims of workshop:
1. Ensuring the keeper is a part of the team - not apart from it.
2. The goalkeeper as part of the defensive unit.
3. The importance of the goalkeeper in the counter attack.
This workshop will be delivered by the experienced tutor Mark Haining and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
REGISTER YOUR PLACE NOW
For more information, please contact Georgia Hill via Development@Oxfordshirefa.com
Benefits of Small-Sided Games
The workshop aims to equip coaches and educators with the knowledge, skills, resources and inspiration to deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate grassroots coaching sessions using small-sided games.
When: Wednesday 4th October 2023 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Thame United FC, Meadow view park, Tythrop Way, Thame, OX9 3RN
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event with final details.
This workshop is designed for grassroots coaches to provide training and guidance on the concept of small-sided games, their benefits and application in grassroots football. The workshop will explore how to use small-sided games to engage and develop players. It will be designed to demonstrate the benefits for all ages.
Aims of workshop
- Develop players attacking and defending skills.
- Meet the differing needs and abilities of the players (STEP).
- Emphasise goals, opposition, direction.
This workshop will be delivered by one of England Football Learnings Coach Development Officers and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact Georgia Hill via Development@OxfordshireFA.com
Environment Creation and Management
This workshop is for Female Coaches only and is part of our 'Female Series' which aims to support all female coaches across a variety of topics and areas of the game. Even though there will be some links across the series it is not essential you attend all events.
Create, maintain and develop a positive, safe, inspiring environment for players and staff to learn, develop and thrive, through on and off the pitch experiences
When: Monday 23rd October 2023 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Witney ATP, Gordon Way, Witney, OX28 4EH
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event with final details.
The workshop will focus on how to create, maintain and develop a positive, safe, inspiring environment for players and staff to learn, develop and thrive, through on and off the pitch experiences.
This workshop will be delivered by the FA Coach Educator Vicky Fisher and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact James Shiplee via Development@OxfordshireFA.com
Introduction to Delivering a Coaching Session
This workshop is for beginner/novice individuals who have just started their coaching journey. Anyone wishing to run a team in a safe, fun and enjoyable environment.
When: Monday 30th October 2023 (6:30pm-8:30pm)
Where: Oxford City FC, Marsh Lane., Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event with final details.
The FA I2CF course is complemented by this face-to-face practical CPD workshop. The workshop is for those who want to build confidence in planning and delivering sessions to create a safe, fun and enjoyable environment or for those wishing to run a team.
Aims of workshop
- Observe a Coach Developer creating a positive environment.
- Discuss how to manage difference effectively using STEP.
- Explore key learnings within own context.
This workshop will be delivered by one of England Football Learnings Coach Development Officers and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact Georgia Hill via Development@OxfordshireFA.comDefending Principles of Play - Development Series
This is workshop is part of our 'Development Series' which aims to support all coaches across a variety of topics and areas of the game. Even though there will be some links across the series it is not essential you attend all events.
When: Thursday 9th November (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Witney ATP, Gordon Way, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4EH
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event will final details.
The workshop will focus on exploring the key defensive principles and implementing practical ways to ensure all players understand they are part of the defensive unit. Through small sided games, we will look at both team and individual responsibilities and techniques to become better defenders.
Aims of workshop
- Explore ways to incorporate the defending principles into training sessions.
- Making defending everyone's business.
- Develop the 4 P's of 1-1 defending in your players.
This workshop will be delivered by the experienced tutor Dean Woodham and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact Georgia Hill via Development@OxfordshireFA.com
Practice Design and Management
This workshop is for Female Coaches only and is part of our 'Female Series' which aims to support all female coaches across a variety of topics and areas of the game. Even though there will be some links across the series it is not essential you attend all events.
When: Tuesday 28th November 2023 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Launton Sports Club, 5 Bicester Rd, Launton, Bicester OX26 5DP
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event with final details.
Key Aims:
- What we are aiming to help our players with?
- How the practice will enable this?
This workshop will be delivered by the FA Coach Educator Vicky Fisher and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact James Shiplee via Development@OxfordshireFA.com
Playing Through The Thirds
This is workshop is part of our 'Development Series' which aims to support all coaches across a variety of topics and areas of the game. Even though there will be some links across the series it is not essential you attend all events.
When: Wednesday 13th December 2023 (7pm - 9pm)
Where: Whitelands Farm, Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1AJ
Please add the event information to your diary - you will receive an email 48 hours before the event will final details.
The workshop will focus on the theory and practical application of team build up play. It will also explore individual and unit responsibility in build up play as well as developing core elements such as movement and rotation to create and exploit space in build up play.
Aims of workshop
- Why play through the thirds?
- Explore practical ways to build up play effectively.
- Using player rotations to create space to build up play.
This workshop will be delivered by the experienced tutor Dean Woodham and will provide coaches an opportunity to learn and network with other coaches in county.
For more information, please contact Georgia Hill via Development@OxfordshireFA.com
faq
Frequently asked questions about CPD events and additional learning.
Absolutely. The FA runs events all over the country and for all levels. To explore events please visit the national CPD events page.
Get In Touch or for more information
For more information, contact:
By Phone: 01993 778586
(9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
By Email: Development@OxfordshireFA.com
ONLINE CPD MODULES
Individuals modules for coaches to access throughout the season. All sessions below will require you to log in with your FAN/Email. On completion of the CPD modules, your FAN record will be updated with the completed CPD.
