Foreword
The summer months have seen many of our teams involved in International and European competition. The competitive tournament environment has provided our players and coaches with the opportunity to test themselves against some of the best talent in the world. As such it is a timely point at which to reflect on our overall position and to consider areas for improvement.
Although there have been some encouraging individual performances, there are some significant observations across all our teams. Improved ball retention, seeing and playing early incisive forward passes and displaying greater creativity and subtlety in the final-third are areas in which we must improve.
Our development teams regularly experience opposition who are happy to defend deep and in large numbers. To combat this, our players must have the awareness, patience and technical ability to overcome these problems. In comparison, the best opponents we face have numerous players who are capable of creating and exploiting chances in these tight situations.
This observation is not unique. It is, however, a further timely reminder of our need to encourage and develop creativity at all levels of English football from grassroots to the elite. The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club is another step forward for us to achieve this aim and I hope the additional support, CPD opportunities and improved resources help you improve your coaching.
I would like to take this opportunity to officially welcome you to the club and hope you enjoy the first edition of The Boot Room magazine. We would like to know what you think of the new publication and how we can help you improve your coaching.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Trevor Brooking FA Director of Football Development
The launch of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club marks a new dawn for English coaching. With the recommendations from the recent Youth Development Review underway, the launch of The Future Game guides and the onset of St Georges Park, it is fair to say that English coaching has never been higher on the agenda. Having more appropriately qualified and skilled coaches is central to each of these aims.
So too, is raising the profile of English coaching. Since my appointment in January, I have been fortunate to have an insight into coaching at all levels of the game across the country. From the candidates on the UEFA Pro-Licence course to the parents and volunteers in the grassroots game, I have been genuinely enthused and encouraged with the excellent work undertaken by home-grown coaches.
There is, however, a lot of work to do. The challenge for coaches at all levels of the game is to learn and improve. As the game evolves and our knowledge of how people learn increases, coaches must embrace new approaches without forgetting some more traditional methods that remain best practice.
We should strive to be seen as a nation whose coaches are progressive and hard working. We have a responsibility to give future generations of players a learning experience that is enjoyable but challenging.
The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club will play a central role. Recognising the work that coaches do across the game, the Licensed Coaches’ Club will provide a foundation for continued learning, development and progression.
Keep up the good work.
Gareth Southgate FA Head of Elite Development
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