INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: FAW launches groundbreaking mentorship programme for Women coaches

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is proud to announce Coaching HER Forward, a 12-month mentorship and development programme designed to support and accelerate the careers of talented women coaches across Wales.

This pioneering initiative aims to build a strong, sustainable pipeline of women leaders who will shape the future of women’s and girls’ football at every level.

The programme will welcome a cohort of aspiring women coaches aged 18+, operating between UEFA C and UEFA A Licence levels, who are ready to take the next step in their coaching journey.

Participants will benefit from:

• 1:1 mentoring with experienced coaches and industry experts
• Monthly development sessions covering tactical, technical, psychological, and leadership skills
• Quarterly masterclasses led by leading female coaches and industry specialists
• Shadowing opportunities in training and match-day environments
• Career and leadership support to navigate the coaching pathway
• Access to a national peer network of women in coaching

By bridging the gap between grassroots and elite football, Coaching HER Forward seeks to create confident, qualified women ready to progress into senior coaching and performance roles.

The FAW has set clear ambitions for the programme:

• Accelerated progression of women through the coaching pathway
• Increased female representation in player performance and elite systems
• Greater presence of women in senior coaching and leadership positions

The programme will officially launch in late spring, with delivery running from September 2026 to August 2027.As women’s football continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, Coaching HER Forward ensures the coaching pathway grows alongside it.

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