Emily Bowen

The FA Coaching Pathway | Qualifications are a milestone, not the finish line. 🏅 The best coaching development happens before, during and after a course through Continuous Professional Development (CPD). ✅ Learn from experience ✅ Ask questions ✅ Apply your learning ✅ Reflect and adapt ✅ Keep developing Interested to find out more? Read the full article on the link below! 🔗kentfa.com/news/2026/oct/28/… To find out more about our coaching CPD opportunities head to kentfa.com/coaches-and-volun… or contact David Webb (Coach Development Lead) on  David.Webb@KentFA.com. #KentFootball #KentFA #CoachDevelopment #FootballCoaching #CPD #GrassrootsFootball

Kent Game Changers is LIVE! 🙌 In partnership with @kentreliance, we're kicking off our brand-new series celebrating grassroots heroes in #KentFootball! ⚽️ First up: Emily Bowen 🌟 Player, coach, referee & Chair of the Kent FA Youth Council. Watch how she’s creating a safe, inclusive space for young girls at @twforesters all while balancing her exams! ⬇️ #KentGameChangers

We were delighted to launch our RISE - Diverse & SHINE Female Coach Development Networks this week. The evening brought together female coaches to connect, share experiences and support one another's development within football. A huge thank you to guest speaker Nikita Parris of London City Lionesses for sharing her experiences and insights on representation, role models and inclusion, and to our FA Coach Developers, Simon and Craig, for delivering an engaging session on coaching and skill development. Thanks also to @LNHFC1916 for hosting us. Interested in getting involved? David.Webb@KentFA.com #KentFootball

Grassroots Workforce Awards 2026 | Meet Our Shortlisted Nominees (Part 2) ✨

Grassroots Workforce Awards 2026 | Meet Our Shortlisted Nominees (Part 1) ✨⚽ With just one week to go, we’re proud and excited to begin revealing some of our shortlisted nominees for the Kent FA Grassroots Workforce Awards 2026, kindly sponsored by Ballerz. With over 450 nominations received across all categories, it’s clear that our incredible volunteer workforce remains the true heartbeat of the Kent game, driving passion, dedication, and community spirit at every level. We can’t wait to welcome you all on Thursday 9 July for what promises to be a fantastic evening. Let the countdown begin… 👏

We were delighted to host the Coaches Club Conference 2026 on Monday evening 👏 The event brought together over 60 coaches from across the county to network, share experiences, and gain valuable insight, knowledge, and information to support their development within the game. Find out more here⬇️ kentfa.com/news/2026/may/15/…

The Women & Girls Extravaganza is back this Saturday, proudly supported by Eurotunnel! 🌟 No matter your experience, this is your day to celebrate the power of women and girls football!⚽ We kick off the morning with friendly, welcoming sessions for new players! Then, in the afternoon, the excitement builds as we head into our much‑anticipated tournaments! 📅 7 March 2026 📍 University of Kent, Canterbury 👉 Sign up: forms.microsoft.com/e/paRLfF…

✨ A fantastic evening celebrating our County Cup Final officials! Last night, we were delighted to host our County Cup Final Celebration Evening at @VillageHotels Maidstone! 100 referees, assistant referees, and fourth officials have been appointed to oversee 25 County Cup Finals!⚽🏆 Officiating a County Cup Final is a milestone in any match official’s journey, and we’re proud of every official who’s earned it.👏

The Women & Girls Extravaganza is BACK for 2026! Proudly supported by Eurotunnel 🌟 After an incredible debut last year celebrating female footballers of all ages and abilities, we’re returning bigger and better for 2026! 🙌⚽ Here’s what’s in store: Morning – perfect for beginners: ✨ Wildcats Session (5–11 yrs) ✨ Squad Girls Session (12–15 yrs) ✨ Learn to Play (Beginners 16+) Afternoon – for those ready to compete: ✨ Women’s Recreational Cup - Fully Booked ✨ Walking Football Cup - Limited Spaces Whether you're kicking a ball for the first time or competing for a cup, there’s something for everyone. 📅 Saturday 7 March 2026 📍 University of Kent, Canterbury 👉 Sign up here: forms.microsoft.com/pages/re…

Our Women & Girls Extravaganza is BACK |Proudly supported by @Eurotunnel Join us for a fantastic day celebrating female footballers of all ages, from first‑time players to seasoned players. 📅 Saturday 7 March 2026 📍 University of Kent, Canterbury The morning will consist of a Wildcats session (5–11 year olds), a Squad Girls session (12–15 year olds), and an over-16s Just Play beginners session. Plus, there will be a fun kit‑design challenge, with the winning design being made into a real kit! In the afternoon, we will welcome teams to our Women’s Recreational Cup and Walking Football Cup. 👉 Sign up here: forms.microsoft.com/pages/re…… For more info, contact Sam Buttress (Football Development Officer, Women & Girls): Sam.Buttress@KentFA.com This event is all about community, confidence and giving every woman and girl the chance to shine on the pitch. 🙌

IWD26 Female Volunteer Forum is Back 📢 Join us for an inspiring evening hosted by Charlotte Richardson, with an expert-led Q&A panel from across the professional and grassroots game. Whether you’re already volunteering for a club or league, thinking about getting involved, or part of a club or league looking to strengthen your support for your volunteers, the Kent FA Female Volunteer Forum, kindly supported by @baesystemsplc, is the perfect place to start. 📅Monday, 2 March 2026 📍Village Hotel, Maidstone ⏲️7 pm - 9 pm And the best part? It’s completely FREE. Our inspiring panel of guest speakers will be announced shortly, so stay tuned! Book your place here: forms.microsoft.com/e/yABD2U…