Case Study: The FA achieves 5,600 quality pitches and increased player participation with Learning Pool Limited

The FA boosts grassroots pitches to 5,600 with Learning Pool Limited

The FA, responsible for developing football in England, faced a challenge with poor-quality grassroots pitches that caused thousands of match cancellations annually. As part of a strategy to create 5,000 new quality pitches, the FA's Facilities and Investment team expanded rapidly, creating a need for scalable training for new officers. To address this, The FA partnered with Learning Pool to develop a new digital learning program using their Adapt authoring tool.

Learning Pool's solution involved creating a series of bite-sized, interactive training modules hosted on The FA's existing Training Ground platform. This program equipped staff with essential knowledge, leading to significant outcomes. The initiative helped The FA exceed its goal by delivering 5,600 quality pitches, which contributed to a 7-14% increase in participation among female and disabled players. The training also received an excellent Net Promoter Score from learners.

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