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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)

Norfolk FA Superhero League

2026-07-01T11:38:00Z

The League Good Practice Guide brings together real examples from across grassroots football, showcasing how youth leagues are creating positive, inclusive and well-run environments for players, coaches and volunteers. From strengthening governance a...(read more)

From Doubt to Confidence: My Rising Leaders Journey

2026-06-24T08:54:00Z

When I first joined the Rising Leaders programme, I wasn’t sure if I belonged. I have always loved sport, but I didn’t have the same football background or high-level experience that many of the other young people seemed to have. Walking ...(read more)

My FALA23 Project: Female and Non-Binary 6-aside Football League

2026-06-17T10:59:00Z

When I first began my leadership journey during FALA23, I spent a significant amount of time reflecting on my experiences within my local football community since moving to the UK in 2019. Football has consistently been a safe space for me throughout...(read more)

The Greater Game and Me

2026-06-10T10:02:00Z

As a part of the regional youth network, on the 6th May 2026, we had a meeting with Dom Edwards, who is the National development manager of Solutions and Innovations at the FA. During our meeting we discussed the Greater Game initiative which the FA ...(read more)