League
Coaches
association

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WE RePRESENT.

The LCA represents its members, individuals working in coaching, scouting, analysis and strategic roles within men’s and women’s professional football at first-team and academy levels.

WE DELIVER.

The LCA is the collective voice of coaches and football technical staff.
We provide member services including:

■ Legal and Employment Support
■ Wellbeing and Healthcare Guidance
■ Personal and Professional Development Programmes

WE Develop.

We take a holistic person-centered approach to working with our members, supporting them in realising their potential and building fulfilling and meaningful careers in the game.

LCA MEmber Services

We aim to serve the needs of our members through engaging with experts across our core member service provision

Legal & Employment
We believe in promoting an inclusive, diverse and responsible football industry working environment, in which professionals can thrive with the protection and support of the LCA.

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WELLBEING & HEALTHCARE
Physical and mental wellbeing is a fundamental part of our members’ personal and professional lives and the foundation for personal development and growth.

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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe every career is different and successful careers require an ongoing commitment to self-improvement across all areas of a career journey.
Learn More
GAME 
REPRESENTATION
We represent the collective knowledge and experience of our members, engaging with game stakeholders to benefit the development of the English professional game at all levels.

Learn More

LCA MEmber Services

We aim to serve the needs of our members through engaging with experts across our core member service provision

Legal & Employment
We believe in promoting an inclusive, diverse and responsible football industry working environment, in which professionals can thrive with the protection and support of the LCA.
Learn More
Personal & Professional Development
We believe every career is different and successful careers require an ongoing commitment to self-improvement across all areas of a career journey.
Learn More
Game Representation
We represent the collective knowledge and experience of our members, engaging with game stakeholders to benefit the development of the English professional game at all levels.
Learn More
Legal & Employment
We believe in promoting an inclusive, diverse and responsible football industry working environment, in which professionals can thrive with the protection and support of the LCA.
Learn More
WELLBEING & HEALTHCARE
Physical and mental wellbeing is a fundamental part of our members’ personal and professional lives and the foundation for personal development and growth.
Learn More
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe every career is different and successful careers require an ongoing commitment to self-improvement across all areas of a career journey.
Learn More
GAME 
REPRESENTATION
We represent the collective knowledge and experience of our members, engaging with game stakeholders to benefit the development of the English professional game at all levels.
Learn More

LCA MEmber Services.

We aim to serve the needs of our members through engaging with experts across our core member service provision

Legal & Employment
We believe in promoting an inclusive, diverse and responsible football industry working environment, in which professionals can thrive with the protection and support of the LCA.
Learn More
Personal & Professional Development
We believe every career is different and successful careers require an ongoing commitment to self-improvement across all areas of a career journey.
Learn More
Game Representation
We represent the collective knowledge and experience of our members, engaging with game stakeholders to benefit the development of the English professional game at all levels.
Learn More
Legal & Employment
We believe in promoting an inclusive, diverse and responsible football industry working environment, in which professionals can thrive with the protection and support of the LCA.
Learn More
WELLBEING & HEALTHCARE
Physical and mental wellbeing is a fundamental part of our members’ personal and professional lives and the foundation for personal development and growth.
Learn More
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe every career is different and successful careers require an ongoing commitment to self-improvement across all areas of a career journey.
Learn More
GAME 
REPRESENTATION
We represent the collective knowledge and experience of our members, engaging with game stakeholders to benefit the development of the English professional game at all levels.
Learn More

LAtest NEwS.

Feb 6, 2023
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Statement
THE LEAGUE COACHES ASSOCIATION (LCA) LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT COACHES

The League Managers Association (LMA) is delighted to announce the launch of a new coaches association...

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Upcoming
lca events.

The LCA runs a series of events throughout the football season, open for all LCA members to attend. Check out our calendar to see our upcoming events.

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what our
Members say.

Personal & Professional Development

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“I’ve found the LCA education programmes immensely valuable. I have seen many benefits through various opportunities to improve myself, meet other high quality professionals whilst challenging and enhancing my understanding of our future game.”
Anthony Ferguson

Personal & Professional Development

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“I’ve always looked to the LCA education programmes to improve myself and my understanding of where the game is going in the future.”
Michael Johnson

Personal & Professional Development

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"The levels of professionalism, organisation and compassion on the Diploma are exemplary. It has been a hugely enjoyable and rewarding experience."
Tony Docherty

Personal & Professional Development

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The LMA diploma was a thoroughly enjoyable 12 months covering many facets of football management and leadership. The learning and experiences I gained throughout the course have without doubt helped my coaching journey to date and will continue to do
Matt Gill

Personal & Professional Development

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Thanks for the learning and experiences gained in the Diploma. It's been a highly engaging course with great content. Excited to implement the skills acquired and support my career now and in the future.
Amy Merricks

Personal & Professional Development

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The LMA provide a great platform through the course to learn and develop the skills required to be a modern day manager. It's insightful and also a fantastic opportunity to meet some likeminded and talented people aspiring to progress in the game.
Tony Carss

Legal & Employment

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“Having access to an expert legal team, specialised in managers and coaches contracts, has been invaluable to me throughout my career, both when joining and leaving a club, giving me peace of mind to focus on my own role.”
Chris Doig
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