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Volunteering Opportunities in Scouting

Isaac Mbamuku

Hello all, hope you are well!

I am currently looking to make a career switch into football. To do this, I have completed multiple PFSA courses, FA Introduction to Coaching Football course and I have gained experience by providing player and opposition analysis reports for clubs in the EFL League Two.

My question is, as I am currently on the waiting list for the FA National Talent Identification & Scouting in Football course, are there any volunteering opportunities to be involved in the Scouting Department or perhaps any advice on how to seek this opportunity?

Thanks for your time, Isaac

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    Hey Isaac, it sounds like you are taking the right steps so far!

    A really good way to push yourself forward is to get involved with your County FA, and the easiest way to do this is through attending CPDs. Obviously a CPD related to Talent ID would be ideal but even if it is something related to coaching etc then you will meet a lot of coaches in local clubs in your area who may have opportunities for some scouting/analysis work, and additionally you will meet members of County FA staff who may know about the opportunities in your area.

    If you can build up good knowledge of your local leagues/clubs that would help, as a lot of larger clubs in the local area will want scouts who know the area well. I think the best way is really just to get in contact with as many clubs as possible and build up a strong scouting CV.

    Hope this helps, best of luck!

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    Hey Isaac, it sounds like you are taking the right steps so far!

    A really good way to push yourself forward is to get involved with your County FA, and the easiest way to do this is through attending CPDs. Obviously a CPD related to Talent ID would be ideal but even if it is something related to coaching etc then you will meet a lot of coaches in local clubs in your area who may have opportunities for some scouting/analysis work, and additionally you will meet members of County FA staff who may know about the opportunities in your area.

    If you can build up good knowledge of your local leagues/clubs that would help, as a lot of larger clubs in the local area will want scouts who know the area well. I think the best way is really just to get in contact with as many clubs as possible and build up a strong scouting CV.

    Hope this helps, best of luck!

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