Book Now: Lincoln City Grassroots Coaches CPD
We’re excited to announce that the Lincoln City Grassroots Coaches Club – a unique and immersive development opportunity designed specifically for grassroots coaches across Lincolnshire - is now available for individual event bookings.
This program offers four comprehensive CPD evenings and a live observation session at an EFL fixture, all aimed at enhancing coaching skills and advancing player development in the county. The first of these events was hosted by First Team Manager, Michael Skubala, in September.
For just £25 a session, coaches gain access to sessions led by some of the top experts at Lincoln City, including Academy Head of Coaching Calum Oakenfold, Goalkeeper Coach Scott Fry, Assistant First Team Manager Tom Shaw, and First Team Coach David Bridges.
This programme is a chance to connect with the professional game and acquire valuable insights that will elevate your coaching journey.
Programme Of Events
Session 2: Playing out from the Back
Date & Time: Thursday 17th October 2024 (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: David Bridges (Lincoln City First Team Coach)
CPD Overview: This session will focus on developing possession forward from defensive areas with recognition of playing positions, philosophies and opposition pressure. Dave will present examples of playing out from the back through a theoretical presentation including thoughts when designing sessions, followed by practical delivery and a post session Q&A.
Session 3: Create and Score
Date & Time: Thursday 21st November 2024 (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: Tom Shaw (Lincoln City 1st Team Coach)
CPD Overview: Tom will highlight how to create opportunities to score through positional play, individual challenges and player combinations through both theory and practical demonstrations. After this, Tom will break down the session in a debrief and open the session up for Q&A.
Session 4: Defending the Area
Date & Time: Thursday 27th February 2024 (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Venue: Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR
Host: Scott Fry (Lincoln City 1st Team Goalkeeping Coach)
CPD Overview: Scott will present a theory-based session on how goalkeepers defend the area and how sessions can be designed around this topic before delivering a practical example. After the session, Scott will complete a Q&A and debrief
Booking Available Soon
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top-tier professionals and enhance your coaching credentials. For just £25 a session, you’ll have full access to some of the areas best coaches, offering valuable tools and techniques to apply to your practices. Strengthen your connection to the professional game while advancing your understanding of modern football principles.
Important Information on Course Cancellations and Transfers
If you need to cancel or transfer your place on the course, please notify the Football Operations Department as soon as possible via email at Stuart.Houlton@lincolnshirefa.com. Please be aware of the following policies regarding cancellations and transfers:
Course Cancellation:
- 28 days or more: Full refund.
- 27-14 days: 25% of course fee plus admin fee.
- 13-7 days: 50% of course fee plus admin fee.
- 6 days or less: No refund provided.
Course Transfers:
- 28-14 days: No charge.
- 13-7 days: 10% administration charge.
- Less than 6 days: Unable to transfer, course place forfeited.
Consideration will be given to candidates who cannot attend due to health reasons or exceptional circumstances, with supporting documentation required.
Join Us and Grow as a Coach
Sign up today and join a community of passionate grassroots coaches dedicated to improving player development across Lincolnshire. This is your chance to gain insights from experienced professionals and apply them to your own coaching environment.
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