FAQs for Coaches
Welcome to the Whiteley Wanderers Coaches’ FAQ page! This resource is designed to help our coaches navigate common questions and provide guidance on all aspects of coaching within our club. Whether you’re new to the team or an experienced coach, you’ll find helpful information on everything from attitude development to zonal formations.
Our goal is to ensure that you have everything you need to create a positive, supportive, and effective environment for our players.
FAQs
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VEO
The VEO tool is a camera system designed to automatically record football matches and training sessions without the need for a camera operator. It enables grassroots football teams to capture footage of their games for analysis, development, and sharing highlights with players and fans.
By reviewing recorded matches, coaches can provide better feedback, improve tactics, and help players enhance their skills. VEO’s easy-to-use platform helps grassroots teams access professional-level video analysis, boosting development and team performance.
VEO
Interested in using the VEO for training or Match Days?
General Information
Meet the Team
No – you do not have to sign each player that contacts the club. Consider numbers of players within your squad and game time. It’s advisable to give players 2-3 weeks of free training to see if they want to join before signing.
Training yes, however, there must be a coach with a minimum of a DBS, Playmaker & Safeguarding qualifications, and first aid for matches following league protocols. Coaches must also have ID with them at all football activities
In mini soccer (non-competitive) leagues will grade teams until you teach competitive football (under 12s). The club encourages all teams to focus on player development and find the appropriate environment for all players.
The club relies on sponsorship from both local and national businesses. We are fortunate to have some amazing sponsors. If you need support with acquiring sponsorship then please reach out and ask. More can be found on our sponsor page.
If you need equipment, please contact Karlos on coach@whiteleywanderers.co.uk.
Get to know the team
Committee Members
Registration & Membership
STEP 1: Login to your TeamFeePay account. Your club dashboard will indicate if no payment card is connected. You can click ‘Add a payment card’ from this screen.
STEP 2: Alternatively, if you don’t see this alert as your payment card is connected, click on the purple icon to expand a menu and select ‘Payment cards.’
STEP 3: Here you can add or update a payment card.
STEP 4: Complete the details requested by Stripe and ‘Save card.’
STEP 1: Login to your TeamFeePay account and select the purple icon in the top right to expand a menu.
STEP 2: Select ‘My profile’ from the dropdown menu.
STEP 3: Update the relevant information within your profile.
STEP 4: Input your password and click ‘Update.’
STEP 1: Login to your TeamFeePay account. Your club dashboard will indicate if no payment card is connected. You can click ‘Add a payment card’ from this screen.
STEP 2: Alternatively, if you don’t see this alert as your payment card is connected, click on the purple icon to expand a menu and select ‘Payment cards.’
STEP 3: Here you can add or update a payment card.
STEP 4: Complete the details requested by Stripe and ‘Save card.’
No, it is required that anyone wishing to play for Whiteley Wanderers is submitted to Team Fee Pay.
Your one stop space for memberships
TeamFee Pay Link
Your one stop space for memberships
TeamFee Pay FAQs
Becoming a Coach
FAN and DBS Processes
Please complete the following form and email it with your FAN number to Aaron Wright and Gill Read. https://whiteleywanderers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3-1-safer-recruitment-of-volunteers-colour-version.pdf
We can then add you to the FA Whole Game System for the Club as a ‘DBS applicant’. This will take upto 10 working days.
Whilst your DBS application is being processed, you will need to complete the following:
– FA Safeguarding Children course online cost £30 Safeguarding Children Course | England Football Learning
– Safeguarding for All (free)
Safeguarding For All | England Football Learning
– Safeguarding for parents & carers (free) https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses?category=safeguarding
– FA Play-maker course also free and online EE Playmaker by England Football | England Football Learning
– Introduction into First Aid Introduction to First Aid in Football
Yes you can complete this course. Its £100 and take 4 weeks online.
Please make yourself familiar with the SG section of HFA website https://www.hampshirefa.com/about/safeguarding-and-welfare
We need two references. The form can be found here: https://whiteleywanderers.co.uk/club-documents/#:~:text=Whiteley%20Wanderers%20Safer%20Recruitment%20Reference
Finally we will need you to sign and return the Coach Code of Conduct Form: https://whiteleywanderers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WWYFCCoC-Club-Officials.pdf
We can NOT register you on the system as a ‘coach’ until you have your DBS Certificate and completed both safeguarding courses. Safeguarding for Children is an FA mandatory course.
Please register on the FA website. They will provide you with a FAN number.
Once you are registered as a ‘DBS applicant’ with the Club, you will need to login to the FA Whole Game System:
https://wholegame.thefa.com
There is a TAB called MY DBS on the left hand side of the screen. Click on it and then Click on Whiteley Wanderers Youth you will then get sent a link via your email to https://fadv.onlinedisclosures.co.uk/Authentication/Login
Select Register, Org pin is 102567 enter your email address twice and hit next step it will ask for the Club secret word which is (fare).
Once you’re into the system commence your DBS application using your 3 selected documents.
When you’re asked for the role please use the drop down arrow and select U18 Football Coach.
Gill and I will need to verify your documentation in person and we need to submit your DBS application formally.
Once we verify your documentation and submit the application formally, it can take a couple of weeks or upto 3 months. It depends on the time of year (summer takes longer) or if you have a minor previous conviction.
No. You need an FA DBS Certificate.
£10 – this can be claimed back from the Club.
No, a DBS is a must-have, with the FA requiring all coaches to have a valid and active FA-specific DBS.
Safeguarding
Payments and Reimbursements
Aaron Wright and Gill Reid (Youth Welfare Officers) Rachael Payne (Adult Welfare Officer).
You can find out more here.
Please speak to our Safeguarding team, here: https://whiteleywanderers.co.uk/about-wwfc/safeguarding/
Payment for any outgoings can be reimbursed via the Club Treasurer Elaine Blinks. Please email Elaine at elainebinks@yahoo.com. She will need evidence of what you need reimbursement for (course certificate), the amount, plus your sort code and Bank Acc Number. Elaine try’s to makes payments every Friday. Please note that if she is on holiday, it may take up to 2 weeks. Please be patient!
The home team pays the referee, and this can be claimed from the club.
The club pays for qualifications, including Level 1. If you need equipment, please contact Karlos on coach@whiteleywanderers.co.uk. Matchday expenses like referee fees can also be claimed for.
Match Days
Please connect with our fixtures secretary. Costs are shared 50/50 for friendlies.
It is the home team’s responsibility to find a ref. If you need support in this, please contact the fixtures secretary or request the assistance of a volunteer parent.
Yes, it is common courtesy to contact the opposition manager 5 days before the game is played, confirming all details.
Typically, league games allow you to field a team with one less player than needed, for example, 5v5 can start with 4 players. If you are short of players, you will need to discuss the approach with the opposing manager and referee. If you need to forfeit for medical/health reasons, then please contact the league, your opposition manager, and the fixtures secretary if you are playing at home. It is not compulsory to enter competitive cup competitions.
For home games, yes, contact referees and confirm details.
Yes, if the game is at home at one of our dedicated spaces, please let the fixture secretary know asap.
