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    Overcoming Setbacks and Chasing Dreams as a Footballer with Cerebral Palsy

    In support of World Cerebral Palsy Day on the 6th October I will be sharing with you my journey as a footballer…
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    The FA National Youth Councils Ambitions for 2024-25

    As the 2024-25 football season begins, the FA National Youth Council (FANYC) is entering its 13th iteration…
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    Passion Over Tradition: My Football Story

    My journey through football has been something which I can’t even explain in words. Coming from an Asian Background…
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    Never say never to an opportunity – you don’t know what success it will bring

    I would say that my volunteering journey to date has been the most life changing and ultimately beneficial…
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    England Football Personal Development Compass Workbooks

    We’re excited to announce the release of the England Football Learning and Development Compass Workbooks…
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    EDI Community of Practice Ambassadors

    The FA is commencing the second year of its successful ‘EDI Community of Practice' to support the grassroots…
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    From Player to Leader: My Journey with Youth Leadership

    Football has been a central part of my life since I was five years old. It’s not just a game to me; it’s a…
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    Include Summit - Free tickets for 16-25 year olds

    The include summit is happening on the 8th & 9th October at the Lee Valley VeloPark and they are offering…
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    From Cornwall to Wembley: My leadership journey so far

    Growing up in Cornwall, my love for football began to grow, fuelled by my Grandads passion for Chelsea. I…
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    “The beauty of FA Leadership Academy is that there is no judgement, only good times.”

    This blog is written by Sofia Gibbins, explaining her experience attending the FA Leadership Academy 24 Residential…
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    Rising Leaders applications are now open!

    Rising Leaders is a programme funded by The Football Association (The FA) and delivered by AoC Sport as part…
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    My internship journey at Manchester FA

    As I entered the final year of my Sports Management degree at University Academy 92, I found myself at a crossroads…
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    The FA and BUCS Women's Leadership Programme

    During the 14-15th of June, I had the privilege of completing the 3rd and final residential of the Women’s…
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    The FA Inaugural Walking Cup Tournament 2024

    The FA will be staging its inaugural national Walking Cup Tournament in 2024 with county qualifiers taking…
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    The rise of the Stallions

    My name is Charlie Covill, and I am the Head Coach for the SEN stallions, the special educational needs team…
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    Madeleine Blount: My journey in football so far…

    Growing up, I always threw myself into any sport I could and Physical Education (PE) has always been my favourite…
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    The FA Leadership Academy Journey

    As we near the FALA24 residential being just over 10 days away, we wanted to share a couple of different FA…
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    An International Student’s Journey Navigating Football Leadership in England

    My name is Tanveer, and I am an international student from India, I arrived in the UK in September 2023 to…
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    UEFA C Licence Partially Funded Places

    We are pleased to confirm that our Funding Eligibility Form for UEFA C Licence courses in the 2024/25 season…
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    Pride Month and Football: Celebrating pride on and off the pitch

    My name is Katana Gould, I am currently the Regional Youth Network Lead on The FA National Youth Council.…
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    FA National Youth Council 2024/25 - Apply Now!

    The FA National Youth Council are excited to announce that applications to join the team for the 2024/2025…
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    England Football National Volunteering Conference

    England Football - National Volunteering Conference More Volunteers-More Diverse-Better Supported We are extremely…
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    FA Club Placement Programme

    At the top levels of both the men's and women's game, coaches from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and female…
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    Youth-Adult Partnerships

    The FA National Youth Council’s Community Engagement Team (CET) is made up of 4 young people who support County…