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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)

The FA Leadership Academy 26 - 'The Highlight of my Year' - Chelsea Kostrec

2026-08-12T18:51:14Z

The Football Association (FA) Leadership Academy 26 (FALA 26) residential, is the highlight of my year and was truly and amazing experience and opportunity that I will remember and be fond of for the rest of my life. Going into the academy I was nerv...(read more)

FA National Youth Council 2026/27 - Applications for the West Regional Lead & EDI Lead now Open!

2026-08-10T15:18:05Z

The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for two committed youth leaders to complete the 2026/27 team. The roles we are recruiting for are: 1x Community Engagement Team: West Regional Lead 1x Insight Inc...(read more)

Football Foundation Lionesses HERe to Play Fund

2026-08-10T08:32:29Z

Secure a grant of £500 or £1,500 to set up your new team or England Football programme and ensure you have everything it needs like equipment and kit. Funded by The National Lottery and delivered by the FF, the Fund is open until 30 Septe...(read more)

We all have Similarities - The FA Leadership Academy 26

2026-08-06T16:51:27Z

Growing up I lived just a ten minute walk from Wembley Stadium, the home of English football, and of course The FA. So I guess it’s a bit ironic that twenty-three years later I found myself sitting at The FA’s Leadership Academy. The rea...(read more)

Applications Now Open: Rising Leaders Programme for Young Women (Ages 16–19)

2026-08-06T06:41:02Z

Rising Leaders is an England Football leadership and personal development programme for ethnically diverse young women aged 16–19. For the 2026/27 programme, we are inviting young women who are passionate about coaching in football and developi...(read more)

Unlocking tomorrow: the power of youth voice

2026-07-08T11:45:00Z

The most recent FA Youth Leadership Network meeting gave us the opportunity to discuss the importance of youth voice. We had a chance to network and get to know everyone better and learn about each other&r...(read more)