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

    When I first began my leadership journey during FALA23, I spent a significant amount of time reflecting on…

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    The Greater Game and Me

    As a part of the regional youth network, on the 6th May 2026, we had a meeting with Dom Edwards, who is the…

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    National football kit giveaway for new and emerging grassroots football teams 2026/27

    Wembley Stadium Foundation are delighted to announce that their national football kit giveaway is returning…

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    Apply now for The FA National Youth Council 2026/27 team

    The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) are delighted to announce that we are now recruiting for the 2026-27…

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    The Cornwall School Games

    Recently, I had the opportunity to lead the Cornwall FA Youth Leadership Academy at the Cornwall School Games…

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    FA Youth Leadership Team Award and Joel Richards Inspire Award Nominations

    We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for two FA National Youth Council Leadership Awards…

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    The First Youth Leadership Network Meeting

    If there is one key lesson from the first meeting of the Youth Leadership Network, it is the way that proactive…

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    How I found my space in the FA Youth Leadership Ecosystem?

    Looking back, I think it came down to three things: being special, being individualistic, and being different…

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    How our leadership academy is empowering the next generation of confident female leaders

    How do we empower young girls to become strong, confident leaders both on and off the pitch? That was the…

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    Deaf Awareness Week and my journey in football/futsal

    This blog has been written by Maisie O'Shea Deaf Awareness Week runs from 4th May to 10th May. It’s a time…

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    The FALA Effect: Read more about the impact of FA Leadership Academy

    The FA Leadership Academy (FALA) is a 12-month learning and development programme for up to 60 young people…

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    Youth Leadership Ecosystem Members Celebrated as part of the Football Blacklist!

    Every member of the Football Youth Leadership Ecosystem is fantastic. We all make a brilliant impact on the…

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    Applications for the BUCS & The FA Women's Leadership Programme (WLP) 2026-27 are now open!

    The BUCS & The FA Women's Leadership Programme (WLP) is global award-winning programme delivered in partnership…

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    Bringing Sustainability to Grassroots Football: My FALA Project

    I’ve always loved football and cared about sustainability, so when the opportunity came to develop a project…

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    FA Leadership Academy 26 – Participant Applications Open!

    We are excited to share that the FA Leadership Academy (FALA), which is funded by the Premier League, is returning…

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    Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone: My FALA Journey

    It all started with an application. I first heard about the Football Association Leadership Academy (FALA…

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    FA Leadership Academy 26 - Mentor Applications Open

    The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) are excited to announce that we are recruiting Mentors for the FA Leadership…

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    The FA launches first female health hub to transform access to advice and support in grassroots foot…

    The Football Association (The FA) has today launched its first-ever Female Health Hub – a ground-breaking…

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    International Day of Trans Visibility: Reflecting on Allyship

    International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place on Tuesday 31st March and is a chance to celebrate…

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    A full circle moment: from participant to delivery team on the Rising Leaders Programme

    Being a member of the delivery team for the Rising Leaders programme this year was a real full circle moment…

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    Growing beyond the comfort zone - Rising Leaders Residential Experience

    Going into the first Rising Leaders residential, I was really excited. One of the things I was most looking…

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    Improving Football for Muslim Girls training and toolkit resources

    Only 40% of Muslim girls in mainstream schools feel comfortable taking part in physical activity. Fewer than…

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    Working with Neurodiversity in football

    Coaching football has taught me many things - tactics, patience, leadership - but one of the most powerful…

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    LIGHT UP A VOLUNTEER’S DAY - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

    Say thanks by nominating a volunteer for a Grassroots Football Award presented by Howdens Every player knows…