In Spring 2022, BBFA launched the Female Coaches Community. The was introduced to support female coaches within the County to continue development and importantly network and share experiences with other female coaches in the area.

The group of female coaches will be supported throughout by FA Regional Coach Development Officer for Women & Girls, Vicky Fisher along with support from FA Mentors Jon Simmons & Chris Berry. The team will support the delivery of both practical and virtual workshops. 

Across the last 2 years, over 140 female Coaches have attended a workshop the Community continuing to grow and evolve.

For the 2024/25 season, we will be delivering a series of workshops aimed at supporting Female Coaches from across Berks & Bucks. The workshops, led by Regional Coach Officer, Vicky Fisher & FA Coach Mentors, Chris Berry & Jon Simmons, will provide female coaches the opportunity to learn, develop and importantly network and share to continue their development.

This season we will be focusing on:

Across the Workshops we will be focusing on:

Understanding Game Approach

Understanding Game Formats

Knowing Players as Individuals

Holistic Player Development

Understanding Coaching Craft

Leadership on and off the pitch

See below the schedule for the 2024/25 season to see what's coming and available to book...