Through the delivery of The FA National Framework, the programme sets out:
· to increase the number of young people playing in an FA accredited Charter Standard or Ability Counts Club.
· to develop sustainable relationships between schools and local clubs to provide a clear pathway to enable young people the chance to continue their football participation.
Many previous programmes delivered have included the delivery of curriculum and after-school 3 Lions FC coaching courses by FA Charter Standard clubs in their local primary and secondary schools, culminating in a festival for the School Sports Partnership.
Funding is available to support the running of these coaching courses and festivals, to provide bursaries for coaching courses and club development. Coaching Packs and Festivals Packs are available to provide promotional material to market and support delivery, and Equipment Packs are also available, including Futsal and Soccability, to be utilised by schools and clubs in the school-club link programme.
For more information on how your school and club can be involved in the programme, please contact James Self or Stephanie Knott on 01606 871155.