1. TIME SESSION
10:00am –
10.30am
Arrival, sign in and morning refreshments
10:30am –
11:00am
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Welcome & Introductions
Introduce to staff and outline for the day of activity. Including ice breaker for students to
get to know each other.
11:00am –
11.30am
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Inspiring Talk 1: Darren Smith
After graduating from the University of Greenwich Darren went on to be a secondary
school teacher before becoming a Football Development Officer for the London
FA. Darren is now the Programme Lead for Sports Coaching and Lecturer at UCFB
Wembley, a UEFA A License Coach, FA Affiliate Tutor and FA Coach Mentor.
Darren has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fields of football development,
coaching and education. As well as his roles in coach education and work as a coach with
the Nike Academy, Darren is also actively engaged in and a champion of grassroots football
and runs FA Charter Standard Community Club ‘HF Sports Paulista FC’ in Lewisham.
11.30am –
12.30pm
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Classroom Theory: England DNA workshop, Katie Phillipson (London FA Coach Mentor)
An introduction The FA’s ‘England DNA’ playing and coaching philosophy. The session will
focus on the ‘How We Coach’ element of the philosophy and provide an insight into
coaching fundamentals and touch on core principles such as learning/coaching styles,
using game realistic practices and session design to maximise learning/decision making.
12:30pm –
13:00pm
Greenwich SU
Shop
Lunch
£5 Vouchers will be provided on the day to spend in the SU shop nearby. You will need to
cover the cost for anything over this amount.
[Location 15 on accompanying Campus map]
DATE: Sunday 23
rd
October 2016
TIME: Arrival from 10:00am, Prompt Start at 10:30am, Depart by 6:00pm
VENUE: David Fussey Building, Avery Hill Campus, University of Greenwich, SE9 2UG
[Location 12 on accompanying Campus map]
MEETING LEADERS: Emily Hill, Children and Young People Football Development Officer, London FA
Amy Seaman, Development Manager, BUCS
ATTENDEES: Students from across London Universities, London FA Staff Members, BUCS Staff
Members, Charter Standard Clubs
PLEASE BRING: Notepads/laptops/Ipad to make notes from
LUNCH: Refreshments and lunch will be provided. You may wish to bring extra snacks and
refreshments.
ATTIRE: Casual wear appropriate for practical sessions. Option of bringing change of
clothes to wear after practical session if required
Introduction to
Football Coaching event

2. TIME SESSION
1:00pm – 1.15pm
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Afternoon practical workshop discussion and set up
Students will take part in two workshops outlined below, each lasting for approx. 90
minutes.
The practical sessions will take place in the Airdome 3G pitch which is a 5-10 minute walk
from the David Fussey building.
1.15pm – 4.15pm
Airdome 3G pitch
Practical sessions with the London FA Skills team:
Group 1 Workshop - Effective practices to coaching 5-11 year olds, Chris Abel (FA Skills
Coach London)
This workshop will continue to touch upon the principles of the morning ‘England DNA’
session and put them into practice. Participants will take part in different types and
session, looking at what makes an effective practice, how you can put the ‘How We Coach’
fundamentals into action when working with 5-11 year olds.
Group 2 Workshop - Introduction to Coaching: using small-sided games, Katie Phillipson
(London FA Coach Mentor)
This Workshop will be an introduction on how to adapt and utilise small-sided games (i.e.
5v5) to bring out different themes and topics within coaching sessions. Again this
workshop will highlight the fundamentals covered in the morning ‘England DNA’ session
and see them put into practice.
4.15pm – 4.30pm Refreshment Break- changing facilities will be made available for those wishing to change
after practical sessions.
4.30pm – 5.00pm
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Inspiring Talk 2: Keon Richardson
Keon is a determined, diligent and driven Final Year Sport and Social Sciences student at
the University of Bath, aiming to excel in the field of Football Development, with a special
interest in Disability Football. Keon plays for Bristol City Futsal Club and University of Bath
Futsal First Team with aspirations to play overseas and in the UEFA Futsal Cup.
Keon has just completed an internship at QPR through his placement year and has coached
in Zambia. Keon will share his journey into coaching and the opportunities it has created
for him. This year Keon also won the London FA’s Young Volunteer of the Year award and
the Regional FA Award for Young Volunteer of the Year.
5.00pm – 5.30pm
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Review of the day and future opportunities
 Sign up to Level 1 or 2 Coaching courses
 Deployment opportunities with Charter Standard Clubs in London
 Funding opportunities
 Follow up Development event in March 2017
 Methods to keep in contact
 London FA Workforce Development
 FA CRC Check information
5.30pm -6.00pm
Room D106,
David Fussey
Building
Networking
Free time for students to continue conversations or talk to staff and community club
members.
6.00pm Depart

3. Final Information:
If you are going to be late or have trouble finding the venue please contact one of the following:
Amy Seaman: 07769 299 486 / amy.seaman@bucs.org.uk
Ben Porter: 0208 331 9403 / B.Porter@greenwich.ac.uk
Directions
Please see directions and map below of how to get to the venue:
By Train
The closest stations are New Eltham and Falconwood both around a 12 to 15 minute walk away and
located in Zone 4. At peak times the university operates a shuttle bus service from Falconwood.
By Bus
The 162 bus or B13 at any time from New Eltham.
By car
The postcode for Southwood Site is SE9 2UG. The entrance is on Avery Hill Road.
Parking
If you require parking for the day please send an email to Ben Porter - B.Porter@greenwich.ac.uk by
Friday 21
st
October 2016 with vehicle registration details.
For further information on travel view the following link: http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/travel/avery-hill
If you are disabled and require any arrangements to help when attending this event then please let
us know by calling the mobile number above.