Coach Development Programme 12

Coach Development Programme Elements & DNA

💻 10 Expert Masterclasses

The centre-piece of CDP! Over 5 months, 10 experts in their field will deliver webinar-based masterclasses to coaches! 99% of masterclasses presenters permit webinar recordings which are shared with participants to keep and watch again later

📚 10 Coaching Books 

To help build further understanding of the webinar topics, coaches will receive a book relating to each of the 10 masterclasses

🤝 1:1 Networking & Tasks

After each webinar, coaches are 'connected' 1:1, with a different every time. How and how much coaches connect is up to them! As conversation-starters, 1:1s are tasked with exploring the topics discussed throughout the programme.


New for CDP 12

❓ The 11th Masterclass - YOUR Questions Answered

At the halfway point in CDP12, Ray will produce an additional, recorded masterclass to answer YOUR coaching questions

🤖 A journey through AI in Coaching

Ray will be the first to admit his limitations with AI / ChatGPT, but along his learning journey will produce THREE weekly AI / IT related content for coaches to engage with

🔍 Weekly Insights

Ray works full-time as academy coach and Technical Director - and also as a coaching writer and coach educator. Each week Ray will share an insight into an element of his weekly work. These insights may be books, sessions, thoughts, problems, solutions, links, videos etc.

Confirmed CDP 12 Guests:

⚽️ 26 Jan 2025 - Jono Santry - England Schools National Team Head Coach - Preparing for Competition 

⚽️ 9 Feb - Sammy Lander - The World’s First Substitution Coach; Author - Substitutions

⚽️ 16 Feb - Mark Thompson - International Technical Coaching Manager (Everton FC) - Long Term Development or Game Model (members choice)

⚽️ 23 Feb - Aslan Odev - Crystal Palace Academy; Head of Football - SPlayer-Centred Framework - Superiorities 

⚽️ 2 March - Naveen Elliott - Head of Analysis (Boston Bolts) - xG in Youth Football 

⚽️ 9 Mar - John Pascarella - Manager / Assistant Manager / Tactical Periodisation expert - Building Group Dynamics

⚽️ 23 Mar - Ray Power PRE-RECORD - Your Questions Answered 

⚽️ 6 Apr  - Stefano Grima - Malta MNT U18 Head Coach - Individual Principles

⚽️ 13 Apr - Steve Welsh - Head of Coaching (Lincoln City) - TBC

⚽️ 27 Apr - Conor Washington - Pro Player (Derby County) ; A Licence Candidate - Coaching Strikers

⚽️ 11 May - Sara Hilton - UEFA A Licence / Senior Football Lecturer - Enhancing Player Development 

⚽️ TBC - Michael Beale - Coaching Q&A

The typical CDP time is 6-6:30pm(UK) on Sunday evenings with sessions lasting 60-90 minutes.

All webinars are recorded and shared with those who register - to watch, rewatch and keep ⚽️

*Guest bookings are made in good faith, but due to football being a volatile industry, change may happen to these bookings. This includes changes of date, availability or even the withdrawal of a guest. When this happens, the programme simply changes with the circumstances. Please book on the understanding of this.

Previous Coach Development Programme Guests:

• Well-known coaches Per Mertesacker, Michael Beale and Rene Muelensteen;
• Excellent 'behind the scenes' coaches like Ian Jones (Burnley FC), Fabrizio Picaretta (AS Roma) and Todd Beane (TOVO);
• Coaching authors such as Peter Prickett (3v3, Principles of Play), Tony Mee (Through the Thirds) and Doug Lemov (The Coach's Guide to Teaching); and
• Expert specialist coaches like Tony Elliott and Andy Elleray (goalkeeping) and Dan Abrahams and Bill Beswick (psychology)

Coach Development Programme Content:

Expert Webinars will be supplemented with:

• 10 Free Coaching / Coach-Related Books
• 1:1 Coach Networking
• Platform to share ideas
• 33% discount on 5-10 team Coaching Curriculum orders

Testimonials:

First class. I enjoyed every session. Some brilliant realisations that I’ve been able to take straight onto the grass. Great for learning and networking too. Highly recommend!

(Danny Eustace)


Ray’s online coach development programmes incorporate fascinating content, clear support tools, and are excellent value for money. Open to everyone’s ideas and questions, he makes the coach learning process a most enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!

(Jim Fallon)


The amount of information that goes into the courses that Ray develops and delivers is amazing and useful for both yours and the players development. You always come away with more than you expected and eager to go further down the 'rabbit hole'.

(Darren Horsman)

Ray's Coach Development Programmes have been the best CPDs I have taken part in. They are excellent for both new coaches and coaches with 20+ years at any level who want to learn, teach, and network. All the content provided in these CDPs by Ray and the Presenters he lines up have provided new methods to connect with players, organize and run sessions to name a few. Always something to learn.

(Cory Reinard)

Meeting Ray has been one of my highlights in my time coaching. As an educator he has an absolute ability to bring topics to the table that engage your brain and are full of lightbulb moments. I am a repeat participant because of the value Ray offers. It's impossible not to learn and leave the course not a better coach.

(David Poncia)


Having undertaken 4 of Rays CDP courses I can honestly say they are the best courses I have done whilst coaching. You get the opportunity to sit down virtually with some of the best minds in the game. You also get the chance to network with 50+ coaches from around the world from all levels of the game, something no other course I have done offers. No matter what level you are coaching, be it grassroots or academy level, Ray’s courses are a must.

(Chris Edwards)


Highly thought provoking, educational and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

(Mark Simpson)


Ray's courses are always filled with top-level speakers, engaging tasks and quality interactions with him and the participants. Would definitely recommend!

(Jon O’Neill)