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.

Cumberland FA are currently developing a localised coach development offer which will involve the delivery of local events/workshops.

Coaches CPD programme in Cumberland

How to Deliver Engaging Coaching Sessions for 7 to 11 year olds

Who is it for? Anyone wishing to run a team in a safe, fun, enjoyable environment. 

The aim of this workshop is to explore:

1- Understanding the characteristics and experiences of 7-11 year olds
2- The use of age-appropriate game/practice design to enhance young player enjoyment and understanding
3- How to enable your young players to become more skilful in possession and out of possession

Here are the details:

Topics: How to deliver engaging coaching sessions for 7 – 11 year olds 
Date: Wednesday 20th November
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Host: FA Regional Coach Development Officer – Chris Brammall 
Venue: Harraby 3G - Google Maps Link.

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Following feedback from the Cumberland grassroots community, we are delighted to announce the launch of the Cumberland FA Coaches Community. 

Please see below links to access the Facebook closed group or the WhatsApp Group (for Over 18s ONLY). Membership is completely FREE!

• Facebook: Click here to join the group and complete the membership questions.
• WhatsApp: Click on the links to join our new Community on WhatsApp so we can share information and also give Coaches an opportunity to network. If you would like to join please click on the links: (Announcements) and (Chat).

(participants will need approval to join the group)

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Cumberland FA want to hear from coaches in Cumberland as we are shaping the Coach Development Offer!

We’d be grateful if you could complete the short survey HERE

As an incentive, anyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a ‘Coaches Equipment Pack’ Including a tactics board, water bottles and more.