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Session Plans

Here you will find session plans from previous Cumberland FA Coaches Association Events, which are available for you to download and use within your club or school.

To access the session plans please click on the related documents:


Developing Basic Drills
Darran Bowles - FA Regional Coach Development Manager (North)


Pre-Season Training Ideas

Paul Devlin - UEFA 'A' Licence Coach


Goalkeeper Awareness
Tony Elliott - UEFA 'B' Licence & FA Level 3 Goalkeeping Coach


Effective Coaching & Intervention

John Allpress - FA National Player Development Manager


Moving through space with & without a ball
Andy Foster - FA Regional Coach Development Manager 5-11 (North)


Football Fitness
Scott Ainsley - 1st Team Fitness Coach, Sunderland AFC


Possession Under Pressure
Eric Kinder - Head of Youth Development, Carlisle United FC


Creating a Positive Learning Environment for Young Players
Andy Foster - FA Regional Coach Development Manager 5-11 (North)


An Introduction to Futsal
Paul Devlin - FA Futsal Coach Educator