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FA National Youth Council 2025/26 Season Impact Report

2026-10-28T17:55:09Z

The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) Team are delighted to share the 2025/26 season’s Impact Report with you which can be found through this link here. The 2025/26 season was a highly successful year for The FA National Youth Council and...(read more)

My Experience of the BUCS Emerging Club Leaders Development Day at Wembley - Seb Lally

2026-10-21T16:11:21Z

Attending the BUCS Emerging Club Leaders Development Day (South) at the iconic Wembley Stadium was a valuable experience to meet students, connect with mentors, and network with different people involved in universities. The event gave me the chance ...(read more)

My FA National Youth Council Meeting 1 Reflections - Anshul Ravi

2026-10-14T17:01:31Z

Applying to The Football Association (FA) National Youth Council has probably been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I grew up playing football and have always loved the game, but getting chances to play didn’t always come easily, and ...(read more)

Finding your place in football beyond the pitch - Kunal Vinod

2026-10-07T16:00:00Z

How can young people make the most of opportunities in sport beyond the pitch? Walking into Wembley Stadium for the first time was honestly a surreal experience. I was proud to be there representing the FA National Youth Council (FANYC) at the BBC B...(read more)

Hampshire FA Youth Network - Apply Now!

2026-09-25T15:06:40Z

Hampshire FA are looking for Youth Leaders and Young Volunteers based in Hampshire, aged between 16-24 to join their new and refreshed Youth Network! The new Youth Network has a focus on personal development with members working with clubs, leagues ...(read more)

The Gameplan - The FA National Youth Council

2026-09-23T18:09:50Z

The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) held their first meeting of the season last weekend at St George's Park, home of all the England teams. It was a fantastic meeting in which the new team were able to get to know each other better, explore their...(read more)

The Powerhouse Project - Applications Open!

2026-09-11T15:16:30Z

The Powerhouse Project’s UEFA B Programme is a four-month preparation and development programme created through a collaboration between Nike, The FA and The Powerhouse Project, designed specifically to support ambitious female coaches as they t...(read more)

Welcome to the 2026/27 Season - The FA National Youth Council

2026-09-09T18:34:39Z

As we approach the first meeting of the FA National Youth Council in the 2026/27 season it has been great to reflect on the amazing stories from the FA Leadership Academy 26 Residential in the blogs found in the Youth Leadership & Volunteering Co...(read more)

How Can We Get More Women Into Football Coaching?

2026-09-02T18:08:25Z

Football has always been a big part of my life. I have played, coached and refereed, and each role has given me a different view of the game. But throughout my journey, I have noticed one thing: there are not enough women in coaching. Growing up pla...(read more)

Launch of the Game Changers Community

2026-09-02T16:35:49Z

The FA have recently successfully launched the Game Changers Community in conjunction with Nike. Over 200+ people attended the pilot evening held to increase the representation of Black, Asian, Mixed and other ethnically diverse female coaches across...(read more)

Discover My Talent – Referral Window opens 1st September

2026-08-28T15:19:28Z

From 1st September 2026 – 25th September 2026, we’re calling on everyone who works with young players — coaches, volunteers, teachers, referees and supporters — to help us find the next generation of future lionesses. I...(read more)

What makes a good leader? What four days at the FA Leadership Academy taught me about leadership…

2026-08-26T17:49:58Z

What makes a good leader? That is a question I have thought about a lot since attending the four-day Football Association (FA) Leadership Academy residential in Warwick. I arrived with 59 other young people, all aged 16-24, from different backgrounds...(read more)

FA Faith and Football Fund Open for Applications

2026-08-24T15:29:22Z

The FA Faith and Football Fund invites applications for local faith and football projects and is open to stakeholders who want to deliver football-related programmes in local communities across England, before the end of December 2027. Projects could...(read more)

Cerebal Palsy Sport - National Frame Football League Committee Roles

2026-08-19T16:18:49Z

Cerebal Palsy Sport are recruiting for 2 roles on the National Frame Football League Committee. The committee is looking for a Chairperson and a Fixtures Secretary to contribute to the smooth running of the league. The National Frame Football L...(read more)

Driving the change I want to see: My FALA Story - Oscar Hiscock

2026-08-19T16:13:22Z

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being able to participate in the FA Leadership Academy 2026, and learnt numerous valuable lessons of which I am now grateful to have the opportunity to share three key lessons with you: Lesson 1: Take that...(read more)