Being an academic is varied, my week so far: ➡️ Marking Dissertations ➡️ Planning for our Plymouth Marjon University Sport Performance Launch ➡️ Contributing to University of South Wales Boards as an External Examiner ➡️ PhD reading ➡️ Supporting Manchester Metropolitan Uni in person to validate sport programmes

I've had the pleasure of watching the FA Cup Final and England Wembley Stadium in the past couple of weeks. Opportunities like these are definitely good bonuses for having a #NED role with the Somerset FA

We're excited to introduce our first coach for the Coaches Conference - Lee Ballard! 📅 SUN 23rd June- 10am-4pm 📍 Brannel School, PL26 7RN This is your chance to network with coaches from around the county and elevate your coaching skills. SIGN UP NOW!

✅ Receive bursary support for FA coaching courses ✅ Marjon Football Coaching & Development Lecturers are also FA Tutors ✅ FA coaching courses delivered at Plymouth Marjon University Come and study on our BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Development programme 👇 marjon.ac.uk/courses/footba…

Listen to our current Marjon Football Coaching & Development first year student Jack Masters explain how he can observe higher level coaching courses as a Plymouth Marjon University student. Jack is an excellent student and coach and is developing his knowledge of skills from a UEFA B before being able to enroll.

🧤Calling GK Coaches🧤 Come and join us as our Plymouth Marjon University Future Lionesses Centre. We have players on an England pathway, we integrate as a multidisciplinary team with Physical Performance and Psychology. It’s great for our professional development! ⚽️ careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/a…

In my dual role as lecturer and coach, I’ve been able to help Marjon Football Coaching & Development students develop coaching and performance analysis skills, whilst working in a high performing environment with the Marjon WHPFC

It's Sunday! For my #SundayShare this week I'd like to share a video of Chris Smietanka and I discussing the Principles of Play in possession and out of possession Developing the Principles of Play a key theme I often discuss with coaches during courses youtube.com/watch?v=V7vDO2…

It was a pleasure to support Somerset FA staff by delivering AI training today. So much curiosity from the room. #AI #Innovation #KnowledgeExchange

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For my #SundayShare today I’d like to focus on Inclusion. Coaches often say they struggle with individuals from different backgrounds or with a disability. I’ve started to put these resources together as a way of helping coaches: leeballard.co.uk/coaching/inclu…

For my #SundayShare today I have started to put together a page to help coaches understand the capabilities of developing skill with their players ⚽️ leeballard.co.uk/coaching/sixsk… #SundayShare

Congratulations to all of our England Football Learning UEFA B learners who reached the end of course delivery today. The group have been brilliant to work with at the excellent Plymouth Marjon University

Five Goals, Five Ways! Watch as I share how to play the game Five Goals, Five Ways, followed by Gary McLean showing how to adapt this by using the STEP framework from our recent FA I2CF course. youtube.com/watch?v=S7KNic…

The next @cwa_college @unicwa Research and Innovation Forum #CWARIF will be the official launch of Learning and Skills Research Network National Conference. Everyone is welcome and you can book the event via lnkd.in/exdfCB4Y @EduKayte Lee Ballard Jo Fletcher-Saxon 🎙️ #EdPodFest Andrew Dorsey Morris

First week completed as programme lead with our new and returning students ❤️ ⚽️🏀🎾📈🎤🎥

It was a pleasure to watch England vs Ireland in the Nations League. Watching a blend of the very best players with those pushing to become established was intriguing. I’m always amazed at how little space and time these elite players work in.

✅ Block one on our Devon/Cornwall UEFA B complete 🔥 ✅ Loads of inquisitive coaches 🧐 ✅ A weekend working with three brilliant Coach Developers AlexPopeCoaching, Glynn Hooper, Tash Mills ✅ Using the brilliant facilities at Plymouth Marjon University Marjon Football Coaching & Development, Devon County FA, Cornwall FA