Head of Coach Education & Development at the Scottish FA #ScottishFACoachEd
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined September 2011
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Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Fitness is key to preparing players for the demands of the modern game 💪
Discover more about the UEFA Fitness Pathway sign up for A and B Licence courses below.
➡️ A Licence: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
➡️ B Licence: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
The @ScotlandNT Men's and Women's Head Coaches both spent time with our Coach Education Department's latest UEFA Pro-Licence intake this week 📝
Melissa Andreatta and Sébastien Pocognoli each delivered sessions on their experience and coaching philosophy to the group.
➡️ Read more: scotfa.co/SNTProLic
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Hear from Andy Considine on the UEFA Elite Youth A Licence 🗣️
Applications for this course and more are open now for 2027 ⤵️
➡️ Elite Youth A Licence course here: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
➡️ Elite Youth B Licence course here: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Hear from some of the coaches who completed the UEFA Elite Youth A Licence through our Coach Education Department 🗣️
➡️ This course is now live for booking ahead of 2027 and information can be found here: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Our @UEFA Licence courses for 2027 are now open to apply for!
#ScottishFACoachEd
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
A few places have just opened up on the UEFA C Licence Youth/Adult Phase 3 this December @Oriamscotland ⤵️
💻 Online welcome meeting: Monday 30 Nov 2026
⏰ 5pm - 6pm
📅 Full in-person dates listed within the image below
⏰ 9am - 4pm daily
➡️ Book now: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Another great three days at @Oriamscotland with our @UEFA B Licence, Course 1, groups.
This was the final part of the journey for this cohort where the candidates prepared and delivered individual practical tactical coaching sessions.
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Ritchie Wilson retweeted
A great 8 days on our @UEFA B Licence Course 3.
The cohort were taking part in coaching practice on the fantastic grass pitches at @Oriamscotland
A great attitude to coach development and learning from this group.
#ScottishFACoachEd
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
8️⃣ great options for grassroots coaches who deliver kids football sessions
1️⃣ arrival games
2️⃣ warm up games
3️⃣ relay games
4️⃣ 1v1 / 2v2 games
5️⃣ chasing games
6️⃣ shooting games
7️⃣ numbers game
8️⃣ small sided games
Street football type play ⬆️
Coaches blood pressure ⬇️
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Another @UEFA B Licence concludes at @Oriamscotland a fantastic cohort of candidates who embraced the course and showed great signs of development & improvement on their coaching journeys.
Good luck and hope we see you on @ScottishFA courses in future
#ScottishFACoachEd
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
🎙️ "Lots to share, lots to learn, brilliant group."
Watch and listen as @RachelCorsie14 and Stephen O'Donnell are mic'd up on a recent A-Licence session from our Coach Education Department.
➡️ scotfa.co/BecomeACoach
Getting the courses and the candidates back on the grass. Love it ❤️⚽️❤️@ScotFASouthEast
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Coach Education |
Delighted to be hosting a week of Level 1 Coach Education at @PM_Pitches this August!
• Introduction to Coaching
• Children’s Coaching Certificate
• Youth & Adult Coaching Certificate
• Children’s Coaching Award
Book now via COMET: scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
Wonderful to have you with us @tsilva3 and delighted you have chosen @ScottishFA to continue your Coach Education journey #ScottishFACoachEd
Mas do que o certificado , uma jornada de aprendizagem , crescimento e paixão pelo futebol . cada aula foi um passo em direção a novos desafios e conquistas . estamos quase lá 🙏🏽 @DougieAnderso12 @ScotlandNT
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
And just like that our UEFA A Licence Coaching Practice comes to a close.
Wonderful cohort of candidates from all over the world who embraced the learning taking place on the course.
Good luck to all candidates for final assessments.
#ScottishFACoachEd
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Legendary Brazil defender Thiago Silva has been in Scotland this week, joining former @ScotlandNT internationals @RachelCorsie14 and Stephen O'Donnell on our Coach Education Department's UEFA A Licence 📑
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Na metade da jornada da Licença A da UEFA na Escócia 🏴 📚⚽️
Sempre aprendendo. Sempre evoluindo. O futebol nunca para de ensinar! Obrigado @ScotlandNT & @DougieAnderso12 🙏
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Six Questions with Thiago Silva!
Whilst in Scotland on our Coach Education Department's A-Licence course, legendary defender, Thiago Silva, took time to answer some questions on the course and the Scotland team heading to the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Great to get on the pitch for the first time this year with coaching practice for our @UEFA B Licence, Course 1, cohort.
Brilliant 10 days with great development shown from the candidates.
Look forward to seeing them all back in August for assessments.
#scottishFACoachEd
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate - Spaces Remaining ⤵️
💻 Online Delivery
📅 Sunday 26th April & Sunday 3rd May 2026
⏰ 12pm - 6pm
📜 Minimum Criteria: Introduction to Coaching (1.1)
➡️ Book now - scottishfacomet.co.uk/mycome…
#ScottishFACoachEd
Ritchie Wilson retweeted
We would like to pass on our best wishes to former UEFA A Licence candidate, Calum McFarlane, who will take charge of Chelsea F.C. on an interim basis until the end of the season.
Good luck Calum!
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