Smaller sided games to promote more touches on the ball and faster decision making for players

1) more research on female health in the game to avoid injury so players aren't out for extended periods, as well as more research into FIFA 11+ and whether it has impact, and adjust accordingly. Increase coach pool to increase volume of activities in each area

2) small sided games in training for more touches and decisions, encourage confidence for those who hesitate by giving them specific challenges and rewarding them for achieving targets, encourage better practice within activities (less queueing for a turn) and educating coaches more on this

3) educate in schools on famous female players so young boys see the representation and let girls join in during PE for example, use activities that include adaptations for those with disabilities but that everyone can engage with - esp in public schools where there is less capacity to separate these pathways

4) spread the word about forums like this so youth voice is heard, have coaches ask their players what they want to do in sessions so they can adapt to that specific group

Love this Megan!!

1) Utilise small formats of the game that can be setup multiple times alongside one another (therefore less/no lines in training sessions).

2) Place a bigger emphasis on game-based coaching - we must ensure that what the game teaches our players is relevant and recognisable in the context of match-play.

3) Encourage a player-centred approach: every individual is different and our sessions should reflect that.

4) We must do all we can to ensure every environment is a positive one. Where necessary and possible, we should look to build low pressure environments for young people to develop, where results are not the focus of their involvement.

5) Ensure there are representative voices in every conversation. 'No decision about us should be made without us.'  

1) More flexible offers for those who can't commit to traditional format
3) More 'For Fun' offers like Wildcats and Squad
4) Workshops for coaches on how to run more youth-led sessions (player centred)

1/2) Coach development - develop and improve knowledge of practice designs. How to structure sessions and what practices might look like to increase the number of touches, actions, etc. Game-related practices to increase decisions realistic to during a match. Include arrival activities to give the players maximum time playing and being active. 

3) Re-direct focus at participation/foundation level to development and enjoyment. If players try out football and the environment is fun, engaging, and focused on development they are likely to have fun especially if new to the game. Whereas if they join an environment that is toxic and results based, they are less likely to have enjoyment in that setting. 

4) Promotion of youth committees/working groups at clubs and youth leagues to ensure that the players have a voice within their game. Coaches give the players 'ownership' over decisions giving them a say about decisions in their environment and responsibility for that.  

1) making sure training sessions are split down into sections. So perhaps a 5 minute session on fitness, 10/15 minutes on ball skills, 15 minutes on decision making, 15 minutes on engagement on the ball and team work, and then game time. That way coaches are really focussing on all areas to improve their players as much as possible. 

2) close and engaging exercises - small sections of the pitch to promote touches and then bigger with attackers v defenders to improve confidence on the ball, also focussing on exercises where players have to make decision - this could be in games or even an exercise with a striker and to wingers and two defenders that way players have to decide and work together to make the right decision.

3) more schools need to allow girls to be more involved with football, perhaps put it into the PE curriculum, this can help girls see that it is a game for everyone and not just boys. team outings - this would make the players feel apart of a family and see that it isn't just about playing the sport but making friends for life.

4) self evaluation - at the end of a session maybe a coach could ask each player 1 thing that they enjoyed or felt went well in the session and one thing they feel they need to improve on - that way the coach can tailor sessions to help the players and what they feel they need to improve on helping them feel more individual than turning up to training and being told what to do. In games - letting every player have a go at being captain. This will help improve their leadership skills and team skills helping them to shape their game.

1. offer more cheaper FA facilities as some people who just want to play football, sometimes cannot afford to pay the price of pitches and this would get all people from all backgrounds involved
2. By decreasing pitch size and team size this could increase the number of opportunities for every player in a team so for example if you played a 7 v 7 on a 9 aside pitch this gives more players time on the ball to make a decision and create something and also leads to everyone having a chance however match lengths would need shortened because if the pitches are bigger with less players , they have more space to cover means they will become tired quicker. Also in training games reducing it down to minimal touches for players who hold onto the ball too long usually and making their condition a pass or to use a weaker foot.
3. I personally think football needs to be most impacted in schools as it is a safe place for younger people to go, doesn’t matter where you live playing football would unite schools so by giving schools more football facilities and leagues including football for girls would increase the love for football. A school is somewhere most people find a comforting environment so by introducing football this means more people will play because they will want to follow their friends
4. Dedicate specific time for higher members of the FA to listen to what we have to say and how to deal in which we might have ideas for as we have better experience dealing with younger people as we are around that same era and age

• Make training sessions and games challenging but fun - use of PE games , developed into more football specific games to ensure an easier transition. 
• Use small-sided games and drills to increase the number of touches and actions for each player - exposure to more 
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all players - with the EHCP/Spectrum/SEND/Racial/EDI factors to be considered
• Encourage players to take responsibility for their development and suggest ideas for training - Use of ending sessions with Feedback and suggestions from the young people , to be taken into account for sessions in the future 
• Provide individual feedback and support to help players improve their skills and confidence - In the sense of a 'small' personal development plans for the players (+ves , -ves and what to work on)