East Riding FA Grassroots Football Coaching Conference
EAST RIDING FA GRASSROOTS Football COACHING CONFERENCE
We are delighted to announce that the East Riding FA Coaching Conference is now confirmed for Monday 3rd February 2025 with it once again taking place the University of Hull.
The focus of this year’s conference which is open to all current and aspiring coaches is to inspire, engage and educate with attendees hearing from people who have been involved at every level of football.
Previous conferences has seen us welcome high profile guest which include former England International Nick Barmby, Brentford FC Technical Director Lee Dykes and Leeds United U23s Assistant Head Coach Michal Pujdak and this year is set to be no different with our guest speakers including:
Sally Needham
Sally is a UEFA A License Coach, with a PHD in Elite Performance, who previously worked for the FA, Sheffield United and Cymru (Wales) Women. Now a Human Development, Performance and Culture Consultant with her own coaching company 4Growth Ltd and a Performance Consultant with the Norwegian Women’s National Team is already confirmed as one of our key note speakers. Sally will talk about the Basic Understanding of Neuroscience - The importance of Language, Structure of Learning, Role of the Coach and The Application of Neuroscience.
Polly Bancroft
Polly is the Chief Executive Officer at Grimsby Town Football Club and has previously held roles at Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, UEFA, the Football Foundation and the FA. Polly is one of only a handful of CEO's in professional football with her journey starting here at the East Riding FA as Women and Girls Football Development Officer. Since those early days in East Riding Polly has gone on to enjoy an inspirational journey with her keen to explain what opportunities are available to people who want to follow in her footsteps.
Mike Thompson
Mike is the manager of Northern Premier League side Bridlington Town AFC and has extensive knowledge of local football after enjoying a long playing career in East Riding. During the conference Mike will share his experiences of coaching a Semi Professional football team and discuss some of the challenges he has faced whilst in the role. Mike has also held management and leadership roles at some of the region’s most well-known charities, including the Hull Youth Trust and Hull KR Education and Sports Trust with him currently working as Community Director at Grimsby Town Foundation.
There will also be time to engage with other grassroots football coaches from across the county with East Riding FA staff also on hand to provide the latest coaching updates.
East Riding FA CEO Adam Lowthorpe said, "This years East Riding FA Grassroots Football Coaching Conference promises to be another fantastic event and we look forward to welcoming the regions grassroots football coaches to the University of Hull. We have a really fantastic line up of guests who will inspire, engage and educate."
The fee for attending the conference is £5 with attendees receiving a special gift upon arrival.
Date: Monday 3rd February
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: Middleton Hall, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7TS
CPD Hours: 3
For more information please contact our Football Services Officer (Coaching & Competitions) Liz Shipp - liz.shipp@eastridingfa.com