The Conference takes place on Saturday 20th July at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, 10am-4pm. Delivered in partnership with Reading FC Community Trust we are delighted to welcome coaches to this special event.

On the day we will be delivering two practical Coach Development (CPD) workshops giving coaches the opportunity to continue their personal development and importantly supporting the development of their players. The workshops are being delivered by FA Regional Coach Development Officers, Vicky Fisher & Vincent Halsall. 

We are also delighted to welcome Reading FC First Team Manager, Rubén Sellés, to the Conference who will be joining us to share his coaching journey and offering his insight at the top level before hosting a Q&A for coaches to ask Rubén a question. 

The event is perfect for all coaches of all levels to continue their development and importantly have the opportunity to network and engage with other coaches from across the County.

The event costs £25 including lunch and refreshments and if you book by 9am on Friday 21st June, save £5 with our £20 early bird offer.

The Conference will provide all FA Qualified Coaches (Levels 1 to 3) with 6 hours CPD for the 2024/25 season.
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CPD Workshops

Benefits of Small-Sided Games

The workshop aims to equip coaches and educators with the knowledge, skills, resources and inspiration to deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate grassroot coaching sessions using small-sided games.

Developing on the Pitch

The workshop will support you to take the next step on your coaching journey as we navigate you through: Coaching Skills, Different Formats of the Game, Principles of Play, Use of the STEPs Coaching Tool & The 6 Key Capabilities.
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Schedule - (Subject to change)


9:45am - Arrival
10:00am - Welcome & Introduction
10:10am - Workshop #1 - Benefits of Small-Sided Games
11:50am - Lunch
12:40pm - Workshop #2 - Developing on the Pitch 
2:25pm - Break
2:40pm - Rubén Sellés Insight and Q&A 
3:40pm - Review & Next Steps
4:00pm - Close
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If you have any questions about the Conference, please contact Richard Brant via email. 

Please note: The booking fee is non-refundable. You must be 16+ to book onto the event.