Football West is running its second FA Women In Football Leadership Program early next year.
The program will run between 17 February and 30 March and is open to women aged 18 and over involved in all areas of football, from players, coaches and referees to administrators, volunteers, and board members.
Football West Manager – Female Football & Advocacy Tash Rigby said: “Following the success of the initial Women in Football Leadership Program when the Matildas came to WA in October 2023, we are excited to be holding the second round of this highly impactful course.
“The FA Women In Football Leadership Program looks to develop the skills and knowledge of each participant while building confidence in women to pursue leadership roles and/or take the next step in their careers.
“The learning outcomes from the program cover sport governance, strength identification, storytelling, emotional intelligence, effective communication, change management and leadership.”
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Football West is inviting expressions of interest for the program HERE*
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Build a solid understanding of Sport Governance, especially how the world of football works at a domestic, national and international level
- Discover your strengths and weaknesses and identify areas of improvement in a personal growth plan
- Understand the importance of telling your story as part of your leadership journey
- Understanding emotional intelligence in conjunction with gaining a broad understanding of the various leadership styles
- Effective communication and the power of words (in influencing others)
- How to manage change and how to engage and influence your audience/stakeholders (from volunteers, local communities to boardrooms)
- How to lead in a male dominate industry
- Build capacity in management and leadership
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM
This program will incorporate online webinars, in-person facilitator-led workshops, as well as a self-learning component through electronic course materials.
| DATE | TOPIC | HOW |
| Week One | Welcome, Overview & Goal Setting International Football Governance | Online live 60-minute session + Self-directed learning |
| Week Two | Storytelling – Crafting Your Story Effective Communication | Online pre-recorded/ Self-directed learning |
| Week Three | Two-Day Workshop:
| Two-day in-person workshop |
| Week Four | Decision making Influencing others and Managing Up | Online pre-recorded/ Self-directed learning |
| Week Five | Change Management Group Coaching | Online pre-recorded/ Self-directed learning Face-to-Face Wrap Session |
STUDY WORKLOAD
The duration of this program is five weeks.
The estimated time per week spent on the program is 1-3 hours, except in week three, which sees participants come together for a two-day in-person workshop.
Each week’s activity will be sent to you on the Monday morning, containing links and attachments of all required resources.
*Expressions of interest must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 13 January. Please note, an expression of interest does not guarantee a place on the program. All submissions will be assessed with the final selection based on the quality of the application, experience, and the requirement for a balance in participants.