James Riches
Regional Manager Education & School Sport Workforce @The Football Association
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WORK HISTORY
Regional Manager Education & School Sport Workforce @The Football Association
Focused on building strong partnerships and sustainable networks across education, I help drive high-quality teacher and coach development. This includes:Establishing and supporting a network of licensed deliverers providing CPD and ongoing support.Creating impactful resources for teachers, trainee teachers, and coaches.Working closely with key stakeholders (Youth Sport Trust, Premier League, AfPE, DfE) to deliver The FA’s PE & Coaching in Education Strategy and the “equal access to girls in schools” objective.Championing inclusion and tackling inequalities to ensure programmes support diverse needs, including those working with people with disabilities.Supporting regional teams and County FAs to deliver a joined-up approach for teacher and coach development and ensuring long-term sustainability through succession planning
EDUCATION
Leeds Beckett University
Master of Science (MSc), Sport and Exercise Science
University of Lancashire
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sport Psychology
University of Worcester
PG Cert, Sports Coaching
ABOUT JAMES RICHES
Passionate about developing players, coaches and teachers. Privileged to be working in football for The Football Association, supporting my passion. Experience in coach education, player development grassroots to elite, sports development, also Interested in Sport Psychology, Physical Education and Skill Acquisition.I am a committed individual with a passion for Physical Education and Sport, helping to develop people with a lifelong love of physical activity. I continually seek to learn and challenge my own coaching practices, seeking knowledge and gaining understanding to help shape my learning philosophy. I am an open minded and analytical individual, willing to take feedback but also provide opinion. Having been with The FA for over 16 years and being exposed to various working environments, great tutors and coaches I have not only developed effective skills in planning, delivering and reflecting but also communication skills vital in developing relationships.
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