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⚽ BT Playmaker by England Football


“You don’t need to be a coach to change the game — just someone who cares.”

The BT Playmaker by England Football course is the perfect entry point into the football world for anyone looking to get involved — no prior experience required. Whether you’re a parent, volunteer, youth leader, or simply a passionate supporter of the beautiful game, this free course gives you the skills, confidence, and support to start making a difference.


It’s where football meets community, and where passion meets purpose.


🌟 What Is BT Playmaker?


Created by England Football in partnership with BT, the Playmaker course is a free online training programme designed for anyone who wants to help out at their local football club or organisation.


You don’t have to be a coach. You don’t need a kit. All you need is a love for the game and a willingness to help out — whether that’s setting up cones, welcoming new players, supporting matchday logistics, or becoming a role model for young people.


“Not every hero wears a whistle — some just show up and care.”

📚 Course Overview: What You’ll Learn


✅ 1. Getting Started in Football Volunteering


  • The different ways you can support your local club

  • How volunteering changes lives — including your own

  • The impact of community football across ages, genders, and abilities


🙋 “You don’t have to lead sessions to be a leader.”

🛡️ 2. Creating a Safe, Fun Environment


  • How to make players feel welcome, safe, and included

  • The importance of safeguarding, awareness, and positive behaviour

  • Setting a great example as a trusted adult in football


🌈 “Every child deserves to feel like they belong on the pitch.”

🧠 3. Understanding Your Role


  • The different roles volunteers can play (helper, organiser, supporter)

  • Working as part of a coaching or club team

  • Being reliable, approachable, and consistent


🤝 “Clubs don’t just need coaches — they need people who care.”

🩹 4. First Aid Essentials


  • Basic first aid awareness for emergencies in football

  • When to escalate, when to support

  • Staying calm and caring under pressure


🧯 “You might never need it, but you’ll be glad you learned it.”

📋 5. Next Steps After Playmaker


  • How to continue your journey into coaching, refereeing, or club support

  • Introduction to further FA courses like Introduction to Coaching Football or Safeguarding

  • Opportunities to grow within the England Football ecosystem


🚀 “Today a Playmaker — tomorrow, who knows?”

🧑‍🏫 Course Format & Delivery


  • 💻 100% online and totally free

  • 🕒 Takes around 2 hours to complete

  • 🎥 Interactive video modules, real-world scenarios, quizzes, and support

  • 🧾 Certificate awarded on completion


Perfect for parents, carers, youth workers, school staff, and first-time volunteers looking to get involved in football.


🙌 Why BT Playmaker Is a Game-Changer


BT Playmaker:


✔ Opens the door to new voices and faces in football

✔ Promotes inclusivity and diversity in clubs and communities

✔ Strengthens the volunteer network in grassroots football

✔ Gives you confidence and clarity in your role

✔ Helps more young people stay in sport — and thrive


“Great clubs aren’t just built on talent — they’re built on people who show up.”

🏁 In Summary


The BT Playmaker by England Football course is about making football accessible — not just for players, but for those who want to help make it happen. It’s grassroots in its purest form, and it offers a fantastic, supported way into the game for people of all backgrounds.


Whether you help run a warm-up, hand out bibs, or simply cheer from the sidelines with purpose — you are changing lives through football.


🌍 Leading With Purpose, Supporting With Passion


Steve Halls is an FA qualified football coach offering consultancy, talent identification, mentoring and player representation in Cheshunt and the surrounding areas. In today’s interconnected world, Steve can offer his services to players, clubs, and organisations globally. Steve champions inclusive pathways into the game, believing that empowered volunteers, mentors and coaches form the beating heart of grassroots football.











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