Coach Support
At Kings Town FC, we believe great players are developed by supported, educated, and motivated coaches.
Our club is committed to providing a positive coaching environment where coaches feel valued, prepared, and confident to deliver safe, engaging, and development-focused sessions.
Our Coaching Philosophy
All Kings Town FC coaches follow a player-centred, development-first approach, aligned with FA grassroots principles.
We believe coaching should:
Be positive and encouraging
Focus on long-term development, not short-term results
Create a safe and inclusive environment
Support mental well-being and confidence
Encourage creativity, enjoyment, and decision-making
Winning is important — but development, enjoyment, and respect come first.
Qualifications & Safeguarding Standards
Every coach at Kings Town FC is required to meet safeguarding and qualification standards, including:
FA Level 1 / Introduction to Coaching Football (minimum)
Valid FA Emergency First Aid
FA Safeguarding Children certification
Enhanced DBS check
Annual safeguarding refreshers
Adherence to FA Codes of Conduct
Our Club Welfare Officer works closely with all coaches to ensure safeguarding standards are always met.
Ongoing Coach Development
We actively support coaches in their continued development by offering:
Financial support towards FA coaching courses
Access to CPD workshops and County FA events
In-house mentoring and session observations
Shared session plans and training frameworks
Regular coach meetings to share ideas and challenges
Coaches are encouraged to progress through FA pathways and develop at their own pace.
Coaching Resources & Practical Support
Kings Town FC provides coaches with:
Training equipment (cones, balls, bibs, goals)
Session planning templates
Age-appropriate training frameworks
Matchday support and admin help
Clear communication channels with parents
We aim to reduce pressure on coaches, allowing them to focus on what matters most — the players.
New Coaches & Volunteers Welcome
We are always looking for:
Assistant coaches
Parent helpers
Team administrators
Matchday volunteers
No previous coaching experience is required.
We provide full guidance, training, and support to help you get started.
If you’re passionate about football and helping young people grow, we’d love to hear from you.