
This month, the latest UEFA Pro Diploma cohort graduated their 18-month long programme, celebrating their achievement at the home of English football, St. George’s Park.
Former England captain Steph Houghton and midfielder Izzy Christiansen were among 17 current and former players from the women’s professional game who took part in the 12-month programme which was tailored to fit around the playing schedules of professional players.

On Thursday 1st May, this year’s cohort of Technical Director Graduates celebrated the end of the 18-month programme, a monumental achievement for the carefully selected group.

Throughout the month of March, to honour International Women’s Day, England Football Learning hosted a series of coaching development events for their network of female coaches. FA Coach Development Officer’s Sharon Muxworthy and Stacey Miles conceptualised the sessions and worked with various County Football Associations (CFAs) across the country to facilitate sessions catered towards female coaches in the regions, celebrating their successes and developing their skillsets.

In March 2025, County FAs will host female coach development workshops nationwide to celebrate IWD 2025. These sessions provide a supportive space to network, share coaching ideas, and gain guidance.

England Football Learning has again partnered with the League Managers Association (LMA) to offer a new series of CPD-accredited coach education events for coaches in the Men’s National League System.
The FA launches pioneering ParaATMMiF-R course, the first trauma-focused medical training tailored for Para football.

We've launched the Coaching Excellence Initiative, a programme for elite women’s coaches to build leadership skills and develop players.

We've launched program to empower female coaches from underrepresented groups with hands-on experience in women’s football.

The Football Association, in collaboration with UEFA and The PFA, today announces the first-ever all-female cohort for the UEFA A Licence course.

Kelly Smith, Natasha Dowie, Izzy Christiansen, and Nikita Parris embark on a journey from celebrated international careers to pioneering female coaches, in the FA's first female-led International Player to Coach Programme.

The module aims to help existing grassroots clubs become more confident and inclusive towards coaching disabled footballers.

More than 250 coaches and delegates from across the country gathered at St George’s Park to celebrate Black History Month.

More than 200 coaches gathered at St. George’s Park to celebrate the female role models who are driving participation in the grassroots game.

Pete Sturgess, who made a huge impact during his time with The FA, encourages coaches to use the power of play in their coaching.

Seven female coaches from across the game are involved in the 2023-24 England Elite Coach Programme.

The ceremonies, held at the National Football Museum and Wembley Stadium, marked the end of the formal learning journey for both courses.

The mentees visited the Bayern Munich Academy to observe training sessions and matches as well as attending workshops.

“People come from different backgrounds, that’s the country we live in. I think that makes it a better place."

“EE Playmaker was a foot in the door towards a career in coaching."

"I was apprehensive to begin with and found the course quite challenging at the time. But I’m so happy I did it."

The graduation evening, hosted at St. George's Park, officially marked the conclusion of this year's programme.

The conference served as a celebration of Chippy's life and coaching legacy.

We can confirm changes that come into effect from July 2022.

“Without the EE Playmaker course, I wouldn’t be a coach.”

This programme provides former international players with bespoke support to aid their transition into coaching.

“I was the one standing on that sideline, and I’ve taken the jump. I really enjoy it.”

“We’ve got diversity, but we need to make sure everyone is included and feels like they belong."

“EE Playmaker has made me more confident. It’s made me a completely different person.”

Bex Garlick provides a tribute to a pioneer of the game - Julie Chipchase.

Jon has been described as a “role model and pioneer” for his role in English coach education.