Apprentice Programme Personal Development News & Media Community Trust Study Programme About LFE Contact LFE Search EMS Login The PFA The Professional Footballers Association is the world’s oldest professional sports union with over 4000 current members and 50,000 former members worldwide. Member services include: Education & Training Accident & Sickness Insurance Coaching Commercial Contractual Advice and Representation Hardship Grants Legal Advice Medical Grants Financial Management & Pensions Transfer List & Coaching Directory Safety Net Member services are available for life to those that join the PFA while an Apprentice or Professional player. LFE would advise all Apprentices to join The PFA to ensure that they are eligible to take full advantage of all The PFA can offer. Remember once a member always a member, so players are able to enjoy the numerous benefits and services on offer even after they have left the professional game. Education Funding The PFA’s Education team provide guidance and funding for educational and vocational courses that support personal development and transition towards a second career. Using their close links to Universities across the country, the PFA can help former apprentices gain places on a range of courses, including Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting, Physiotherapy and Sport Science, as well as other courses like a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling. Bursary funding is also available, with PFA members able to apply for a maximum of £1,500 per any one course during PFA’s financial year (July-June), although this is capped at £5,000 for each individual. Coaching Qualifications The PFA help members attain FA and UEFA qualifications, which are often mandatory requirements when applying for jobs in coaching and management within professional football. Courses are provided across the country and at times to suit both current and former players. Well-being Support & Counselling Support is available 24 hours a day via the PFA’s Counselling Helpline (07500 000 777). Another tool is the PFA Safety Net, which is free to access 24/7, while you can also email wellbeing@thepfa.co.uk Where appropriate, members can receive 26-day residential treatment at the Sporting Chance Clinic, which provides a safe, dedicated environment for sportspeople to receive support and counselling. All services are private and confidential. For any membership enquiries, please call 0161 236 0575 or email membership@thepfa.co.uk Current Tariffs The following membership tariffs are per season (July-June): Professional Players | £150 Scholars | £20 One-off Joining Fee | £20 PFA Membership Benefits PFA Safety Net PFA Education PFA Transfer List PFA Coaching Directory Home » The PFA Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr Youtube © 2021 League Football Education, League Football Education is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1104917 LFE was established by The English Football League & The Professional Footballers Association Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use Contact Us Website by ICG We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept all”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Cookies Page Cookie settingsACCEPT ALL