The Football Development Lead is responsible for shaping and coordinating the club’s footballing philosophy, ensuring a consistent approach to player development across all age groups. This role is ideal for someone passionate about coaching methodology and helping VPFC teams play exciting, progressive football.
Key Responsibilities
📖 Define & Document a Club Football Philosophy
- Develop a clear vision for VPFC’s style of play and player development.
- Ensure our approach aligns with best practices in youth coaching.
📚 Create a Coaching Curriculum
- Establish a structured skills progression plan from Reception to Year 6.
- Identify key coaching principles that should be embedded at each stage.
- Support Head Coaches in delivering sessions that follow the curriculum.
📂 Develop a Coaching Resource Library
- Build a database of recommended drills, training sessions, and coaching tools.
- Identify suitable online coaching platforms or software to support session planning.
🗣 Coach Mentorship & Support
- Provide guidance and mentorship to VPFC’s coaching team.
- Organise periodic coaching workshops or discussion groups.
Desirable Experience or Qualifications
✅ Coaching experience at grassroots or academy level.
✅ Strong understanding of youth player development.
✅ Experience designing training programs or coaching curriculums.
✅ Passion for developing young players and supporting fellow coaches.
💡 FA Coaching Support
VPFC supports ongoing coaching development, and this role would be well-suited to someone who has completed or is working towards FA Level 2 (UEFA C) or above.
Time Commitment
🕒 Flexible—coordination role rather than weekly sessions
📅 Regular check-ins with coaches and committee as needed
Interested in Getting Involved?
If you’d like to volunteer as a Football Development Lead, email us:
📧 victoriaplayingfieldsfc@gmail.com (Click to email)