In line with the Football Association's National Game Strategy 2008-2012 the North Riding County FA produces an annual County Plan that sets out the key priorities, expenditure proposals and targets for delivering the National Game Strategy within the County.
To meet the demands of implementing the County Plan the Development team includes a Development Manager, Senior Football Development Officer, a Football Development Officer, two Women and Girl's Development Officers, a Disability Football Development Officer, a Coach Education Coordinator, a Welfare Officer and a Referee's Development Officer.
There is also a team of 4 FA Tesco Skills Coaches who work within the county.