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Welcome to The Boot Room - The FA's official coaching magazine
After 15 successful editions as a subscription magazine, we decided to make it available to all by bringing every edition online and into this free-to-access area on TheFA.com.
This hugely popular coaching resource features articles produced by coaches from The FA, grassroots football and professional club academies. To read them, simply hover over the images and click on the thumbnails.
Previous Boot Room editions
Remember: the Foundation Phase is just the start...
And, whether you currently work with a team or want to get involved, the ‘aim of the game’ is to create a positive and enjoyable experience of football. Not only will this help your players to build a wide range of skills, it’ll also encourage a lifelong love of both physical activity and sport.
Want to know how the England DNA evolves with your players? To review our priorities for the Youth Development Phase (12-16) and Professional Development Phase (17-21), click here.