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ECFA Coach Accelerator Programme

The Coach Accelerator Programme (CAP) aims to provide tailored coaching support to students from Historically Underrepresented Groups (by race, gender, disability, and social economic status) across three regions who are actively involved within football. The programme will equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to pursue coaching roles and actively contribute to the development of grassroots football whilst accelerating your coaching journey.

To be eligible to apply for this programme please see the criteria below:

Age 16-19 ( 16 as of 1st September 2024)
From a Historically Underrepresented Group (at least ONE of the following)

Female
Minority ethnic group
Disability
Low social economic status

Be from a college in one of the three geographical regions (London, Birmingham, and Northeast).
Attend an AoC Member College (Please see the list for eligible colleges- here)
Studying Full time
Coaching voluntary or paid within a team/club environment.