The programme is aimed at female coaches who are:

• Working with, or have been identified with the potential to work with athletes in the England Talent Pathway (e.g. athletes who are training or competing at county, regional, or national level)
• committed to their own development and open to the opportunities the programme will present
• coaching on a regular (weekly / fortnightly) basis

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in coaching and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Delivered between September 2026 and March 2027, this programme will offer four workshops delivered in-person and online, aimed at:

• Supporting coaches to identify their aspirations and create a development plan
• Supporting coaches to build their network and grow their influence
• Exploring and developing strategies to build coaching confidence
• Exploring and developing skills for generating feedback
• Exploring and developing strategies for managing challenging situations/conversations

From supporting sport/organisation:

• Create a long-term development plan with the individual, supporting their progression within the sport performance pathway
• Make every effort to ensure the individual can engage fully with all components of the programme
• Agree responsibility with the individual for the cover of associated travel costs and any accommodation and subsistence expenses

From the Coach:

• Engage fully with all components of the programme
• Liaise with your sport/organisation to complete a development plan and organise appropriate opportunities
• Agree responsibility with the nominating sport/organisation for the cover of associated travel costs and any accommodation and subsistence expenses

Starts September 2026 to March 2027