Ask any footballer who they rank as the most important influence on their career and almost all would make reference to a coach, past or present. Many would not be where they are today without the help, influence and guidance of one or more coaches.

The FA, through its extensive training programme for coaches, has always had as a priority improving the technical quality of coaching which would, in turn, reap rewards on pitches up and down the country

If you ever fancied yourself as a football coach, and think you could develop and motivate players, why not become an FA Qualified Football Coach?