Who is it for?
The HCA is open to any person over the age of 16 who feels that they may benefit from attending these meetings and sessions.
What is the format of the meetings?
Most events involve a mixture of practical and theory work and previous sessions have included:
• Les Reed:- School for Strikers
• Mervyn Roberts:- Improving behaviour and developing better players
• SportsCoach UK:- Long Term Player Development – the FUNdamentals module
• John Allpress:- The Player Development pathway
• Peter Trevivian:-
• Dick Bate:- The fundamentals of defending
• Colin Read:- Attacking In The Final Third
• Frank O’Brien:- Coaching Methods throughout Europe
Frequency
Events are held between 4-5 times a year
Venue
The majority of events are held at either The County Ground (Letchworth) or Hertfordshire Sports Village (Hatfield), although we are keen to move around the County in order to reduce travel costs for members
Membership
Membership will be through application to the HCA and is open to any person over the age of 16, ideally they should hold a coaching qualification or be booked onto the FA Level 1 course. We require 2 passport photos along with the completed Application form.
New members are most welcome!
Cost
Annual cost of membership is £15 for individual members
The Association offers Charter Standard clubs a reduced membership rate of £100 for up to 10 club coaches.
Cheques are to be made out to Herts FA Ltd
Non-members are able to attend, usually for a charge of £5 per event
Benefits
Invitation to four meetings
Herts Coaches Association newsletters
Branded merchandise – tracksuits, sweatshirts, polos, notepads
Prepared notes on practical sessions – coaching course tutorial support
Opportunity to network with other coaches
Contact details
Chairperson: Mark Simpson, 70 Morris Way, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1JN
Home Tel: 01727 824960 Mobile Tel: 07940 482077
E-mail: mark.simpson9@btinternet.com
Secretary: Peter Underwood, 265 Bedford Court, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2UQ
Home Tel: 01462 629712 E-mail: dynamopete@hotmail.co.uk
Memberships Officer: Paul Childs, 229 Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9AH
Mobile Tel: 07930 415601 E-mail: paulchilds_9@hotmail.com
Event Organiser: Dale Welch, 85 Hayes End Drive, Hayes End, Middlesex UB4 8HE
Work Mobile: 07974 015710 E-mail: dwelch@sportscoachuk.org
Hertfordshire FA Contacts:
Alan Ackrell, Football Development Officer (Education)
Tel: 01462 650202 Mobile: 07811 508182
Ken Headington, Football Development Officer (Club’s)
Tel: 01462 650208 Mobile: 07946 329180