The BAFCA was formed in 1992 under its original name of The National Football Coaches Association by a group of senior British coaches who recognised the need for a such a body.

The objectives were to facilitate communication between coaches, provide mutual support for personal development and to present a collective voice within British football.

In 1993, the BAFCA was recognised by BAFA as its official coaching body. The name was changed in 1996 to The British American Football Coaches Association to more clearly define our role to external parties. 

What We Do... 

The BAFCA represents the interests of coaches to the board of the National Governing Body, BAFA, and to other agencies wthin football.

We provide a comprehensive Coach Education Programme for members, periodic coaching clinics and also facilitate access to other educational resources.

On behalf of BAFA, the BAFCA undertakes the regulation of coaching practices through its Code of Ethics.

Representation, Education and Regulation