Development

The FA has launched the FA National Game Strategy (NGS) providing County FA’s with a strategic framework that identifies key priorities for investment, delivery and expenditure for 2008-2012.

Cumberland FA, in consultation with key stakeholders, has developed a 4 year County Plan based upon the key priorities identified in the strategy aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity to participate in football for life. The plan allows parents, managers, teachers, referees and coaches the opportunity to enhance their knowledge through gaining qualifications and therefore contributing towards raising standards within the game. 

Cumberland FA continues to lead on core football development across the County and engages with all external Football Development Officers to deliver a coordinated approach to increasing participation and raising standards. The strengthening of existing partnerships and the creation of new partnerships during 2008-2012 will enable the County FA to focus on its core football development work whilst broadening access through a collaborative approach.

To meet the demands of implementing the National Game Strategy, the Cumberland FA Development Team includes:

Football Development Officer - Ben Snowdon
Ben.Snowdon@CumberlandFA.com

Women's & Girls Football Development Officer - Helen Aitchison
Helen.Aitchison@CumberlandFA.com

County Welfare Officer - Gill Shields
Gill.Shields@CumberlandFA.com

Referee Development Officer - Steve Dobinson
Steve.Dobinson@CumberlandFA.com

Football Development Administrator - Emma Bassett
Emma.Bassett@CumberlandFA.com

Community Coach (Carlisle & Penrith) - Paul Jennings
Paul.Jennings@CumberlandFA.com

Community Coach (West Cumbria) - John Devlin
John.Devlin@CumberlandFA.com

All staff can be contacted on 01900 872310 ext. 21.

We hope that you take the opportunity to get involved and help us to increase participation and raise the standard of football provision within the County.