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Updated on March 30, 2025
Manager & Coach Qualification Requirments for new SeasonIt is a requirement for England Accreditation that each team must have the following Manager and Coach Qualifications this season:Every Person Pitchside must have:Valid DBSSafeguarding Qualification - Safeguarding Children CourseAll must be attached to the Team on Whole Game and appear on your squad list with a picture. (A picture can be uploaded by visiting myaccount.thefa.com)In addition there must be:At least 1 Present with - ITCF - (Level 1)At least 1 Present with - IFAIF - (Emergency Aid)All must be attached to the Team on Whole Game and appear on your squad list with a picture. (A picture can be uploaded by visiting myaccount.thefa.com)In addition it is a safeguarding recommendation that every team has 2 x DBS/CRC qualified adults present at training and matches
Updated on February 13, 2025
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Click the image below to be taken to the England Football, Learning site, where all relevent courses are listed for Managers, Coaches and Parents. The mandatory courses are all here, Coaching, First Aid and Safeguarding.
Updated on August 12, 2023
The FA No Heading trial is to continue into the 23/24 season. Linked below are the details and rationale behind the decison which will apply to ALL EDMSL matches.https://www.englandfootball.com/participate/learn/Brain-Health/Heading-in-Football#:~:text=HEADING%20IN%20MATCHES%20TRIAL&text=In%202021%2C%20we%20introduced%20Heading,heading%20in%20competitions%20and%20matches.
Updated on August 11, 2023