Every Coach Counts

Every Coach Counts

Lancashire FA is committed to supporting coaches from historically underrepresented communities through our coach development programme, Every Coach Counts.

Regardless of whether you’ve just dipped your toe into coaching this season, are still watching your kids from the side-line but want to try it out or have achieved all your coaching badges - Every Coach Counts is for you.

If you’re interested in finding out more or want to join the programme, email Katie Makinson at katie.makinson@lancashire.com

Project 55

Lancashire FA has a dedicated fund to help develop coaches and referees from traditionally underrepresented communities as part of our commitment to supporting coaches and referees from all backgrounds on their pathway of development.

Project 55 is open to new or existing coaches and new referees who live in the Lancashire FA area or coach/officiate in a Lancashire FA affiliated team or league and want to complete their Introduction to Coaching Football qualification OR The FA Referee Course.

To see whether you are eligible for a 30% discount on the Introduction to Coaching Football workshop (which includes the First Aid & Safeguarding Children Courses), or The FA Referee Course.

Click Here to Apply

Contact Katie Makinson at katie.makinson@lancashirefa.com if you have any questions.

FAQs

The programme is free of charge.

Those who haven’t yet started coaching, but are interested in getting involved.
Coaches who are new to coaching, or haven’t yet done any qualifications.
Coaches who have been coaching for many years, or who have achieved coaching qualifications.

Opportunity to attend the launch event (23rd October) , 2 online workshops and 4 face-to-face workshops (dates TBC)
On and off-pitch coaching support
Information about funding opportunities
Support from mentors
Network with coaches from other local clubs and share good practices
Be supported by FA and County FA staff