The County FA continues to lead on core football development activities across the county, working closely with key partners. By engaging with all additional football development officers, the CFA will be in a position to deliver a more co-ordinate approach to increasing participation and raising standards. The strengthening of existing partnerships and the establishment of new partnerships during 2006 will enable the CFA to focus on its core football development work whilst broadening access through support given to key partners.
In line with the Football Associations Whole Sport Plan the County FA have a County Plan aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity to participate in football for life. The plan allows parents, managers, teachers and coaches the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain qualifications and therefore contributing towards raising standards within the game.
To meet the demands of implementing the plan the Development team includes a Development Manager, Football Development Officer, a Women's Development Officer, a Football Development Administrator and a Community Sports Coach.
For key work responsibilities please click on the individual name.
County Development Manager - Adam Lowthorpe
Contact:- adam.lowthorpe@eastridingfa.com
Football Development Officer - Graham Turner
Contact:- graham.turner@eastridingfa.com
Women & Girls Development Officer - Gemma Thomas
Contact:- gemma.thomas@eastridingfa.com
Football Development Administrator - Liz Shipp
Contact:- liz.shipp@eastridingfa.com
Referee Development Officer/Child Welfare Officer - Steve Lazenby
Contact: - steve.lazenby@eastridingfa.com
All staff can be contacted on 01482 221158
In addition to the core East Riding Football Development Team, the FA have the following staff help develop football across Yorkshire,
FA Regional Facilities Manager – Mark Pover
FA Regional Coach Development Manager (5 -11 age group) – John Griffiths
FA Regional Coach Development Manager (12+ age group) – Julie Chipchase