Imps to host Grassroots Coaches Conference

Michael Skubala partaking in a Grassroots Coaching Session

Two former footballers turned elite coaches are offering a unique insight into the world of coaching at a Grassroots Coaches Conference in Lincoln on Saturday 10 May.  

Former Imp Frank Sinclair and former EFL midfielder Paul Harsley will be speaking at the event, which will take place at Riseholme College's Showground Campus.  

As well as City, Sinclair made over 600 appearances throughout his career with the likes of Chelsea, Leicester City and Barnsley, and is now academy lead coach at Burnley.  

Harsley is England U19s assistant coach having previously worked with the Football Association and Manchester City.  

Conference schedule:  

9am - 9.30am - Arrival with coffee and bacon rolls  

9.30am – 10.30am - Guest speaker one: Paul Harsley  

10.30am - 11:15am – Foundation phase session one 

11.15am – 12pm – Foundation phase session two  

12pm – 12.45pm - Foundation phase game formats  

12.45pm - 1.30pm - Buffet lunch  

1.30pm - 2.15pm - Guest speaker two: Frank Sinclair  

2.15pm - 3pm – Youth development phase session 1  

3pm – 3.45pm Youth development phase session 2  

3.45pm - 4.15pm Breakout room Q&A  

4.15pm - 4.30pm - Close   

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