England Futsal Coaching Conference 2026

Thursday 9th April 2026

09:00 - 13:30

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What to Expect…

For more information on each of our presenters, scroll to the bottom of this guide…

Leanne Norman

Masterclasses. Expertise. Networking.

Join a nationwide coaching community at Loughborough University this April, as England Futsal brings together a collection of the industry’s best football and futsal coaches to deliver both on and off-court sessions covering the most relevant topics and trends

David Tapia-Owens

Loughborough University - Professor of Women in Sport and Director of the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub

Beyond Representation: Redesigning Coaching Environments for Women to Thrive

This keynote will challenge attendees to look beyond representation and examine the system conditions that shape who progresses, who stays, and who thrives in coaching. Drawing on national research across sport, the talk will explore how culture, informal networks, recruitment practices, and everyday norms influence women’s coaching careers. The session will combine evidence, practical examples, and reflective prompts, encouraging honest discussion about futsal’s current environment and future direction. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where inequities sit within coaching systems and practical starting points for designing more inclusive, high performing environments.

Chris Yiannaki & Marc Forrest

Head of Analysis and Scouting at Málaga Ciudad Redonda FS

Pivot play in elite futsal - Connecting, finishing, defending and helping

The presentation was created in collaboration with Josan Gonzalez (ElPozo Murcia head coach) and has an extensive amount of video examples as well as data gathered from the top tier of Spanish futsal. The presentation aims to help attendees understand the different roles of the pivot, different player profiles, modern trends, different approaches to defending against elite level pivots and how these trends could shape session designs.

David McGurk & Michael Morton

Lecturer in Coaching & Performance at University of Lancashire, Specialist Coach at Arsenal Football Club & FA Coach Developer.

Developing Perceptual Decision-Making Skills for Modern Players: From Theory to Practice

This practical workshop is designed to develop the understanding of conference delegates, highlighting theoretical findings from current futsal research and applying it within a high-quality practical session demonstration. The workshop will focus on the impact of futsal constraints on the way plays scan the court and how that facilitates decision-making, which is essential to develop modern players in futsal and football. With practical observations, underpinned by associated theoretical insights coaches will gain takeaways that can benefit players within their own contexts.

Directors at Tactx

Individual Movements and Open/Closed Body Duels

An insight into the nine individual movements and developing players to be comfortable in open and closed body duels. The topics will include related practices.

Plus many more to be announced…

Schedule

How your day at the England Futsal Coaching Conference will run…

Welcome & Key Note

9:00 – 9:30am

Session 1

9:30 - 10:20am

Session 2

10:30 - 11:20am

Break + Guest Q&A

11:20 - 12:00pm

Session 3

12:10 - 13:00pm

Panel Session & Closing Key Note

13:00 - 13:30pm

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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