Episode 83 - Chris Welburn & Chris Brammall (The Football Association) - Future Fit and the 3v3 format - what might it mean for PE?

In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, Nathan visits St George’s Park, the home of English football, for a conversation with Chris Welburn and Chris Brammall from The Football Association.

Both Chris’ are National Development Managers with significant experience across football development and Physical Education.

Together, we explore The FA’s FutureFit direction, the introduction of the 3v3 format, and what these changes could mean for young people, coaches, teachers, schools and the wider game.

The conversation considers why smaller formats matter, how 3v3 can provide more touches, more decisions, more involvement and more opportunities for children to enjoy the game, and how schools might use these ideas to create more inclusive, engaging and developmentally appropriate football experiences.

We also discuss the relationship between grassroots football and Physical Education, asking how PE teachers can respond to these changes and what this direction might mean for curriculum design, participation, confidence, competence and lifelong engagement in football.

Whether you are a PE teacher, coach, trainee teacher, football development officer or someone passionate about children’s experiences in sport, this episode offers a valuable insight into the future direction of youth football in England.

Useful resource:You can access The FA’s Know Your Format resource here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12q_lnd1BFgLDnAOZl0mPbrQ3VgbjESSh/view?usp=drivesdk

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