Football

 

Staffordshire FA

 

The Staffordshire FA are committed to developing the game at all levels.  

In line with The Football Association's Whole Sport Plan, the County FA has produced a four-year plan aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity to participate in football for life. The plan allows parents, managers, teachers and coaches the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain qualifications.

We are keen to develop partnerships to promote the benefits of football and improve the facilities where football is played. Working with key partners we hope to access essential funding which can be invested to increase the quantity and quality of pitches and facilities providing more and better playing opportunities.

To meet the demands of implementing the plan the Football Development team includes a County Development Manager, two Football Development Officer, a Girls' and Women's Officer, a Girls' Community Coach, a Disability Community Coach, four FA Skills Coaches, as well as administrative support. 
  

Staffordshire FA Football Development

 

The vision of the Football Development team in Staffordshire is simply to 'Create better opportunities for all to participate in football'.

 

The Staffordshire FA Football Development Plan is focused upon 'Start, Stay and Succeed' and the core business of the Football Development Team focuses upon the following key outcomes: increasing participation, improving levels of performance, and widening access to football. This is achieved through three key areas of work; Club Development, Education Development and the Football Workforce. 

We endeavour to ensure that all young people have the opportunity to participate in high quality football activity by developing a countywide network of Charter Standard clubs. We are currently working with an increasing number of partners to increase delivery capacity within the communities of Staffordshire.

Despite this joined up thinking and partnership working, football continues to rely upon the immeasurable contribution from clubs and volunteers. If you want to get involved in football in any capacity, or require any support, we invite you to get in contact with us.

Contacts:

Office Address:

Staffordshire FA
Dyson Court
Staffordshire Technology Park
Beaconside
Stafford ST18 0LQ 

Office Number: 01785 256994 (option 2)

County Development Manager Andy Weston E: andy.weston@staffordshirefa.com	Development Officer Gareth Thomas E:gareth.thomas@staffordshirefa.com
County Welfare Officer Stephen Kirkham E: stephen.kirkham@staffordshirefa.com	Development Officer (Girls and Women's) Kevin Staples E: kevin.staples@staffordshirefa.com
Development Administrator Gemma Turner E: gemma.turner@staffordshirefa.com	Community Coach (Disability) Jamie Leaning E: jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com
Community Coach (Girls and Womens) Faye Seeley E: faye.seeley@staffordshirefa.com	FA Tesco Skills Team Leader Jenna Martin E: jenna.martin@thefa.com
Referee Development Officer Peter Heafield E: peter.heafield@staffordshirefa.com

 

For more information visit:   www.staffordshirefa.com

                                           www.thefa.com

 

NGB Courses and Awards

These are run by sports National Governing Bodies (NGBs). There are a number of courses (mainly Level 1 and 2) offered in or close to Staffordshire.

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