14-24? Want to develop into a young leader?

Local football wouldn't exist without the volunteers who turn out each week to support our national game. 

This includes young volunteers that undertake a variety of roles within local football from coaching and refereeing, to finance and marketing. Now more than ever, local grassroots football can provide young volunteers with a platform to develop professional skills in practical situations.

Here at Manchester FA we have the 'Manchester FA Young Leaders' to help the future football workforce and ensure they progress onto the next stage of their career. Joining us allows young leaders to have an influential say in how grassroots football looks in Greater Manchester.

Manchester FA Young Leaders speak on behalf of all young volunteers in Greater Manchester. The Leaders organise regular events, develop contacts within the football industry, and represent Manchester FA nationally.

Reward, Recognition and Benefits: 

Manchester FA Young Leader Academy is for Young People aged 14-18 who have a passion for Volunteering in Football. You will gain valuable experience and has access to a huge network of professionals and volunteers within the Football Community. You will enjoy benefits such as:  

- Opportunity to sit on board 

- Access to Tickets and other opportunities  

- Work experience  

- Volunteering at MFA Events 

- Develop your skills  

- Meet new people and expand your network  

- Deliver Events  

- Become more employable  

- Run your own Grassroots Project. 

Manchester FA Young Leaders Achievements: 

Here is an overview of some of the excellent work our Young Leaders have done over the season:
 

Youth Leadership Team Award 2023

Greater Manchester Coverage:  

Here at Manchester FA we’d like to have an equal spread of Young Leader Volunteers across Greater Manchester, representing all of our 10 local boroughs. If you think you can represent your local area and support the Football Community  where you live then Young Leaders is for you!


                         

Manchester FA Young Leader Structure: 

Both groups play a vital role in obtaining Youth Voice across Greater Manchester and contribute to the strategic implementation of this to improve Our Game.  

Manchester FA Young Leaders is split into two groups, our Core Academy for Volunteers aged 18-24 and our Young Leader Academy for Volunteers aged 14-18.