Community Football Coaching And Development

About this programme

This course turns football passion into action. Develop coaching, leadership, and community sport skills through hands-on learning in club settings, supported by industry mentors. With applied experience, national coaching qualifications, and professional development, you can step confidently into careers in football, education, and community sport. This course combines real-world club experience with practical, applied learning to build skills, confidence, and impact. Learning will take place through placement activity at an EFL club charity, weekly guided study with a designated mentor and residential study visits. In partnership and endorsed by the Football Association of Wales, CIMSPA and EFL in the Community. We have a number of partnerships available, please see course overview for details. You’ll be paired with an experienced club staff member who will guide you, helping you navigate learning resources and set up real-world placements while keeping you active and moving forward. Put your skills into action with extensive placement opportunities across community football and development. You’ll gain practical, on-the-ground experience that gets you moving and learning in real environments. Your studies happen right at your community club. Lectures from USW staff are delivered remotely, letting you learn, apply, and practice in the same space where the action happens. Learn within the environment of an organisation that is an active employer within the sport industry, allowing you to learn from professionals from day one.