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    “Have you felt positively impacted by FALA? -complete this survey!”

    The FA National Youth Council want to understand the impact that The FA Leadership Academy (FALA) has had…
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    FA Career Opportunities

    Women's England Talent Pathway – Regional Talent ID Coach (London) We’re pleased to share an exciting new…
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    From the Sidelines to the Touchline: My Journey into Coaching

    When the Lionesses lifted the Euro 2022 trophy, something inside me shifted. It was the first time I’d ever…
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    Goal110’: A moment that defined women’s football

    Stepping into the youth leadership space at 22 was one of the biggest steps I’ve taken in my life, one which…
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    Joel Richards Inspire Award nominations are now open!

    The award, which was introduced for the first time in 2016, was created to recognise and celebrate the life…
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    Inspire Her Football Podcast: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in the Game

    Hello everyone! I’m Freya Gudge - host of the brand-new Inspire Her Football Podcast. I'm currently the Community…
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    My Journey as a Performance Analyst

    I’ve always been a football fan, but by age thirteen I was infatuated with every aspect of the sport, and…
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    More Than a Game: My Journey in Football So Far

    Football has always been more than just a game for me—it’s been a purpose, a pathway, and a platform. I fell…
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    My Journey as Fan Engagement Intern at Moneyfields FC Women

    I still remember my first day, walking into the John Jenkins Stadium for my very first meeting with the Moneyfields…
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    How coaching changed my life

    When I was a youth football player, my local team didn’t have a girl's team, so I joined a mixed team. Fast…
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    FALA25 mentor applications are now live!

    The FA leadership academy mentor applications are now open. The FA leadership academy (FALA) is a 12 month…
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    Making a change - Our FAWNL journey!

    This blog has been written by both Maya Shah and Freya Harrad.After completing the first of three residentials…
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    The Greater Game Roadshow - Volunteer Opportunity

    What is it? A series of regional roadshows that aim to extend the reach of The Greater Game (TGG) to young…
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    Inspiring the Next Coaching Generation in the Women’s Game

    In my role as Club President this year at the University of Warwick Women’s Football and Futsal Club (UWWFC…
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    FALA 25 applications are now open!

    The FA Leadership Academy applications are now open. FALA25 will be an amazing experience for all involved…
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    Empowering the Next Generation: My Experience at the LRCFA Young Volunteers Empowerment Event 2025

    I recently had the privilege of attending and contributing to the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA (LRCFA…
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    My footballing journey with dyspraxia

    Hello, my name is Ali and I am an 18 year old football referee with Dyspraxia. I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia…
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    New Opportunity- Regional Youth Network

    Applications for the Regional Youth Network are now live! The Regional Youth Network is an amazing opportunity…
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    FA National Youth Council in Action at St George’s Park

     Recently, The FA National Youth Council were fortunate enough to hold our second in person team meeting at…
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    ULTRA Coaching and Leadership Conference

    If you told me 10 months ago that I would be leading 50 students in a huge conference between 3 schools on…
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    Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which is a great chance to celebrate progress, highlight role models, and…
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    South East Regional County FA Youth Council Call

    As part of Hertfordshire FA Youth Council, I was invited to be a part of the South East Regional call, which…
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    Hampshire FA - Developing Young Leaders Event

    Gain insight into developing yourself as a coach, step into an environment with other like-minded individuals…
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    Rising Leaders Residential 1

    This blog has been written by Rising Leaders 2024/25 participant, Miranda (Mimi) Ruziwe. I had always been…