As this was the last training session of the year, we had the annual York RI U13 Girls’ Christmas match, with the ‘Oldies’, captained by Chris against the ‘Youngies’, captained by Denva! With Tracey and Pauline in goal the ‘Youngies’ were never going to score many.  In fact, they scored loads – but we blame […]

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As Pro Coaching Academy are involved in a lot of female sport, from their own futsal and football academies at Manor CE Academy, to coaching the very successful York Railway Institute U13 girls’ football team and the University of York Women’s football team, we were sent details on an organisation helping to promote female sport […]

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After we posted the 25 Ball Mastery Skills video, we asked you to show us your ‘tekkers’. Third to respond was Denva from York Railway Institute Girls U13s – see her video below! Coach of York Railway Institute U13s team, Chris Collins, said ‘It is amazing the way the girls are trying and showing us […]

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With the girls’ coaching starting this Monday, we thought we would let you know what Suzanne Smith, FA County Coach Developer for North Riding had to say about Chris Collins and his coaching ability after she had passed him for his FA Youth Award. In an email she said ‘It was great to see you […]

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Last night Pro Coaching Academy coach Chris Collins passed his FA Youth Award with flying colours. The FA Youth Award is the culmination of the FA Youth Modules 1, 2 and 3, and Chris was assessed delivering a session to his U13s Girls Railway Institute team. Suzanne Smith, FA County Coach Developer for North Riding […]

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