The Spartans FC Youth Section (Scottish Charity Number: SC 029945)
Handbook Season 2011/2012
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Welcome to The Spartans A warm welcome to all players, parents, coaches, volunteers and “supporters” of The Spartans Football Club (Youth Section).
Les Atkinson Chair (Youth Section)
This season sees us operate at under 6’s and 7’s (year groups 2006 and 2005), soccer 4’s at under 8’s (2004), soccer 7’s at under 9’s, 10’s, 11’s and 12’s (year groups 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000) and 11 aside football at under 13’s, 14’s, 15’s, 16’s, 17’s and 19’s (year groups 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994/1993). Additionally, we now have an under 21 (1991/1990) squad playing under the Spartans banner for the first time. Thirteen squads playing 7 aside football under the jurisdiction of the East of Scotland Soccer Development Association (ESSDA) and sixteen 11 aside squads playing under the jurisdiction of the Lothian Buses South East Region Youth Football League (SERYFL). We also have three girls squads at under 11, 13 and 15 (year groups 2000, 1998 and 1996) playing under the jurisdiction of Scottish Women’s Football (SWF). Over 500 children and young people, of all abilities, playing football in the South East Region with one of the biggest youth clubs, by membership, in the country. The club continues to grow and will always endeavour to provide a safe place for children to play and from a footballing perspective it aims to produce young talent who can play at the highest level of the adult game. We have a strong “supporting cast” working behind the scenes which allowed the youth section to attain the Scottish Football Association’s (SFA) Quality Mark, at Community Level, in June 2008, one of only a handful of clubs in Scotland to have reached this very high standard. This was recently “audited” and renewed. Come and support us and help us improve our club. Welcome to The Spartans. www.SpartansFCYouth.com
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Where are we?
The Spartans Community Football Academy 94 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF T: 0131-552-7854 Contact: Douglas Samuel Development Manager
Our “Stakeholders”
Our players, parents, coaches, volunteers, Management Committee, The Spartans “Family”. This Handbook endeavours to provide essential information about our club to all of our stakeholders. The club continues to evolve and by its nature it will change. Updates will be posted regularly to our website.
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Our Club Manager John joined The Spartans in 1978, and during his playing career, he played for all three of the Club’s adult teams. He has coached the 1st and 2nd XI’s, and taken on administrative duties for the Club, including that of being the SFA Secretary, since his coaching and playing days came to an end.
John McCabe Club Manager
John is married, with one child. He retired from a career in education after thirty-one years. John worked in various high schools around the city of Edinburgh. During that time he managed an Education Support Service, working with children and families to maintain the child’s attendance at their local school, and to avoid the need for them to be taken into the care of their local authority. Main Duties •T o deal with a wide range of administrative tasks effectively, ensuring they are dealt with on time and accurately. •T o show leadership and initiative and be the focal point of the YS Management team to both internal and external stakeholders. •T o lead the Youth Section effectively; ensuring that each person on the YSMC is performing their role competently. •T o provide support & assistance for office bearers and volunteers as & when required. • J ohn is the PRIMARY contact for all matters pertaining to the administration of the Youth section.
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Club History The Spartans Football Club was established by two former Edinburgh University players, Elliot Wardlaw and Jimmy Beaumont, in the summer of 1951 and immediately joined the East of Scotland League. The club was originally formed for former university and college footballers but the constitution now allows “other interested parties” to join. Spartans continue to play in the East of Scotland League, the level directly below the 3rd Division of the Scottish Football League (the club’s ambition is to gain entry to the SFL). The club became full members of the Scottish Football Association in 1976 when moving in to City Park as tenants of Edinburgh City Council. The ground is situated on Ferry Road, a half mile from Crewe Toll in the north of Edinburgh. The Scottish Cup upsets apart, Spartans’ other claim to fame is having more registered players than almost any other club in Scotland. In addition to the “seniors”, the “juniors”, established in the late 1970’s initially as an amateur side, now play in the SJFA East Region (South) league and the third team, started up in the 1980s, in the Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur League. A fourth team play in the Edinburgh Sunday Amateur league. We also have an under-19 team playing in the East of Scotland Youth League as well as youth teams right down to under6s, boys and girls. There are over 500 youngsters on Spartans’ books and a waiting list is now in place for many age groups. The women’s section started in 2008 when Premier League Edinburgh Ladies FC and Scottish League side Royal High Thistle joined The Spartans and linked with the Spartans Girls’ section to build a player pathway for Womens and Girls football in north Edinburgh.
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Spartans raised funds to build a new home at Ainslie Park, situated 500 yards from City Park. This new facility operates under an independent trust called The Spartans Community Football Academy and opened in December 2008 and includes a 500-seater stand and floodlights surrounding the main stadium, recently installed, 3rd generation artificial pitch and an adjacent, full size 3rd generation artificial pitch, also with floodlights.
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In order to give children in the Comely Bank area of Edinburgh the chance to play football before they joined the school system of soccer sevens or 11-a-side, a group of parents led by Carlo De Angelis invited children up to primary class 3 to come along to Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. On a dull Saturday morning in early 1996 the children of Flora Stevenson Primary School football club first kicked a ball in anger. It soon became apparent that letting the children play football alone was limited. More equipment and expertise were needed. A voluntary subscription of 50p was introduced and cash started to accumulate. At the same time donations started to trickle in, raised as result of 100 or so begging letters to local businesses. Soon ample funds were available to provide every child in the club with a ball. The parents involved at this point recognised the need to further educate themselves and started doing SFA coaching courses. Thereafter, football coaching was introduced at sessions and bibs and markers were bought to aid a more focused approach. The first newsletter was published, “For Real Footballers Only”, a title reflecting the club’s emphasis of participation and fun. At this stage all the footballs, markers and bibs the club possessed were transported to sessions in a 4’x3’ trailer attached to the back of the head coach’s car. The club had moved from Inverleith Park to Broughton High School but it was soon realised that this was very restrictive. Often the whims of the school janitor dictated the access to a couple of sets of rickety aluminium goals. The premises had to be cleared by a certain time. Arriving early was frowned upon, setting up was usually a frantic process. At about the same time further events occurred to 6
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radically change the nature of “Flora’s Soccer School” as the club was now known. The club was awarded £1,000 from the lottery’s “Awards For All” scheme. A change of name followed to better reflect the fact that children from many different schools now attended. However, the most significant event was the provision of a home base by Roman Winkler of Edinburgh Leisure. He provided part of the pavilion at Inverleith Park with keys for free access. He sanctioned the booking and exclusive use of the flattest area at the park. The club now had the funds to buy equipment, plenty of storage space, a place to play, and the ability to organise sessions as it pleased. The club also had a 5-year renewable lease. A year after its inception, subscriptions were increased to £1. The money was used to buy more footballs, coaching courses for an increasing number of volunteers, more goals, bibs, markers, poles and bases. The club now had some 260 children on its register and 30 or so coaches and parental helpers qualified to at least SFA “E” certificate level. A second “Awards For All” grant was received in early 1999 allowing three of the club’s coaches to do “coaching children licence” diplomas later that year. The club now had four qualified coaches with the SFA’s Children’s Licence and one with the Goalkeeping Licence. The club had 32 goals with nets and more sundry equipment than you could shake the proverbial stick at! An active social committee had sprung up and organised fund-raising events. The children in the soccer school benefited immensely from this progress. Not only did they have the use of ample, well-maintained equipment, but the coaches had made the effort to increase their knowledge beyond the realms of the SFA coaching system. This is still an ongoing process and coaching workshops are organised on a regular basis to share ideas.
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The club established a connection with Sunderland AFC and through their community scheme picked up many ideas from their enthusiastic and well-educated community coaches. Today the club runs coaching sessions for under 6, 7’s and 8’s, soccer sevens squads at under 9, 10, 11 and 12, and 11-a-side teams at under 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 21. All perform well and do themselves, their parents and their club credit with their high standard of behaviour. A girls section with teams at under 11, 13 and 15 has also been established. In 2002 a name change was decided upon and Floras Soccer School became Inverleith Star. In 2003, Spartans Football Club suggested a merger with Inverleith Star in order to give the East of Scotland senior club a youth arm. The club became Spartans FC (Youth) and remains so today, with over 100 coaches & volunteers and over 500 children actively participating in the club’s activities. It is hoped that together we can continue to improve the facilities for not only children but adults who play football in the north of Edinburgh. Throughout this evolution there have been many successes and a few failures. The club’s progress was summed up eloquently by John Ritchie, the former community coach at Hibernian FC. After a visit during the summer of 1998 he commented, “if the SFA had a blueprint for children’s football, this would be it!” There is little else that can be added to that.
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Affiliations
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Your Youth Section Our Youth Section has established: • Growth in age groups/number of squads/girls’ section • Identifiable Head Coach per age group/squad • Every child given the opportunity to play • Number of squads at 7’s and 11’s • Agreed ratio of adult to children Our Management Committee is endeavouring to: • Increase the Membership of the Management Committee •R equires an administrator for each age group/squad to spread the burden • Requires greater parental involvement • Improve support mechanism for Head Coach – additional coaches etc. •C learly identifiable Job descriptions – “sign up” by all participants
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The Spartans “Family”
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Constitution 1. Name The name of the Association is Spartans FC (Youth), (‘the Association’). 2. Administration Subject to the matters set out below the Association and its property shall be administered and managed in accordance with this constitution by the members of the Committee, constituted by clause 7 of this constitution (‘the Committee’). 3. Objects The objects of the Association are: To advance the education of pupils of schools in Edinburgh and to organise or provide or assist in the organisation or provision of facilities which will encourage pupils of schools in Edinburgh to play association football or other games or sports, to provide and maintain the appropriate equipment for those objects and to promote and provide coaching for persons organising and pupils playing such games or sports (‘the Objects’). 4. Powers The Association has the following powers, which may be exercised only in promoting the Objects:
4.1 to raise funds and to invite and receive contributions provided that in raising funds the Committee shall not engage in taxable trading and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law;
4.2 to buy, take on lease or in exchange any property necessary for the achievement of the Objects and to maintain and equip it for use;
4.3 to sell, lease or dispose of all or any part of
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the property of the Association, subject to any consents required by law;
4.4 to borrow any money and to charge all or any part of the property of the Association with repayment of the money so borrowed, subject to any consents required by law;
4.5 power to co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies and statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the Objects or of similar purposes and to exchange information and advice with them;
4.6 to establish or support any charitable trusts, associations or institutions formed for all or any of the Objects;
4.7 to appoint and constitute such advisory committees as the Committee may think fit;
4.8 to do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the Objects.
5. Membership
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5.1 Membership of the Association shall be open to all and no application will be refused on other than reasonable grounds. There will be no discrimination on grounds of race, occupation, sex or religious, political or other opinion.
5.2 Every member over the age of 18 years shall have one vote.
5.3 The Committee may establish different classes of membership and set appropriate rates of subscription.
5.4 The Committee must keep a register of members.
5.5 The Committee may by unanimous vote and for good reason terminate the membership of any
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individual: Provided that the individual shall have the right to be heard by the Committee, accompanied by a friend over the age of 18 years, before a final decision is made. 6. Honorary Officers
6.1 At the Annual General Meeting of the Association the members shall elect from among themselves a Chair, a secretary and a treasurer, who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting.
6.2 The Committee shall have the option to vary the titles of the honorary officers for informal use.
7. The Committee
7.1 The Committee as charity trustees have control of the Association and its property and funds.
7.2 The Committee shall consist of at least three and not more than twelve members being:
(a) the honorary officers specified in the preceding clause; and (b) not less than three and not more than nine members elected at the annual general meeting who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting; and (c) up to four co-opted members co-opted by the Committee to hold office until the next annual general meeting.
7.3 One third (or the number nearest one third) of the elected members must retire at each annual general meeting, those longest in office retiring first and the choice between any of equal service being made by drawing lots. All retiring members of the Committee are eligible for re-election at the annual general meeting marking their retiral.
7.4 Every Committee must sign a declaration of willingness to act as a charity trustee of the Association before he or she is eligible to vote at any meeting of the Committee.
7.5 A technical defect in the appointment of a Committee member of which the Committee are unaware at the time does not invalidate decisions taken at a meeting.
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7.6 Nobody shall be appointed as a member of the Committee who is aged under 18.
7.7 A Committee member automatically ceases to be a member of the Committee if he or she:
(a) is incapable, either mentally or physically, of managing his or her own affairs; (b) ceases to be a member of the Association (but such a person may be reinstated by resolution of all the other members of the Committee on resuming membership of the Association); (c) resigns by notice to the Committee (but only if at least three Committee members will remain in office); (d) is removed by a resolution passed by all the other members of the Committee after inviting the views of the Committee member concerned and considering the matter in the light of any such views; (e) is disqualified by Section 8 (1) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions)
(Scotland) Act 1990 from acting as a charity trustee.
7.8 No member of the Committee shall acquire any interest in property belonging to the Association (otherwise than as a trustee for the Association) or receive remuneration or be interested (otherwise than as a trustee for the Association) in any contract entered into by the Committee.
8. Committee meetings
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8.1 The Committee must hold at least four meetings each year.
8.2 A quorum at a Committee meeting is four members.
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8.3 The Chair shall act as Chair at Committee meetings. If the Chair is unable or unwilling to chair any meeting, some other member of the Committee chosen by the members present shall act as Chair.
8.4 Every matter shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members of the Committee present and voting on the question but in the case of equality of votes the Chair shall have a second or casting vote.
8.5 The Committee shall keep minutes of the proceedings at meetings of the Committee and any sub-committee.
8.6 The Committee may delegate any of their functions to sub-committees consisting of two or more persons appointed by them but at least one member of every sub-committee must be a member of the Committee and all proceedings of sub-committees must be reported promptly to the Committee.
8.7 The Committee may from time to time make and alter rules for the conduct of their business and that of any sub-committees. No rule may be made which is inconsistent with this Constitution.
8.8 The Committee may exercise any powers of the Association which are not reserved to a general meeting.
8.9 The Committee may nominate for approval by a general meeting any individual for election as an honorary life member.
9. Receipts and expenditure
9.1 The funds of the Association, including all donations contributions and bequests, shall be paid into an account operated by the Committee in the name of the Association at such bank as the Committee shall from time to time decide.
9.2 The funds belonging to the Association shall be applied only in furthering the Objects and do not belong to the members of the Association or the Committee.
9.3 No Committee member may receive any payment of money or other material benefit (whether direct or indirect) from the Association except:
(a) reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including hotel and travel costs) actually incurred in the administration;
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(b) the benefit of educational courses related to the furtherance of the Objects, for which the Association may meet all or part of the costs at the discretion of the Committee.
9.4 Whenever a Committee member has a personal interest in a matter to be discussed at a Committee meeting, the Committee member must:
(a) declare an interest before discussion begins on the matter; (b) withdraw from that part of the meeting unless expressly invited to remain in order to provide information; (c) not be counted in the quorum for that part of the meeting; (d) withdraw during the vote and have no vote on the matter. 10. Property
10.1 Investments and other property of the Association may be held:
(a) in the names of the Committee members for the time being; (b) in the name of a nominee (being a corporate body registered in Scotland) under the control of the Committee or of a financial expert acting on their instructions; (c) in the name of at least two and up to four holding trustees for the Association who must be appointed (and may be removed) by a resolution of the Committee; (d) in the name of a trust corporation as a holding trustee for the Association, which must be
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appointed (and may be removed) by deed executed by the Committee. 10.2 Any trust corporation which is appointed as a holding trustee or any nominee for the Association may be reasonable fees. 11. Records and Accounts
11.1 The Committee shall comply with the requirements of the Inland Revenue with regard to:
(a) the keeping of accounting records for the Association; (b) the preparation of annual statements of account for the Association; (c) the auditing or independent examination of the statements of account of the Association; and (d) the submission of the statements of account for the Association to the Inland Revenue.
11.2 The Committee must keep proper records of
(a) all proceedings at general meetings;
(b) all proceedings at Committee meetings;
(c) all reports of sub-committees;
(d) all professional advice obtained.
11.3 Annual reports and statements of account relating to the Association must be made available for inspection by any member of the Association.
12. Annual General Meeting
12.1 There shall be an annual general meeting of the Association which shall be held in February of each year or as soon as practicable thereafter.
12.2 Every annual general meeting shall be called by the Committee. The secretary shall give at least 14 days’ notice of the annual general meeting to all the members of the Association. All members of the Association shall be entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting, but voting is restricted in accordance with clause 5.2 above, except that the chair of the meeting has a second or casting vote.
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12.3 Except where otherwise provided in this Constitution, every issue at a general meeting is determined by a simple majority of the votes cast by the eligible members in person.
12.4 Before any other business is transacted at the first annual general meeting the persons present shall appoint a Chair of the meeting. Subsequent annual general meetings shall be chaired by the elected chair of the Association or (if the chair is unable or unwilling to do so) some other member elected by those present.
12.5 At an AGM the members:
(a) receive the accounts of the Association for the previous financial year; (b) receive the report of the Committee on the Association’s activities since the previous AGM; (c) elect Committee members to replace those retiring from office; (d) elect from among the members of the Association the Chair of the association for the following year; (e) confirm the appointment of an auditor or independent examiner for the Association where required, following an interim appointment by the Committee; (f) may confer honorary life membership on any individual (with his or her consent); (g) discuss and determine any issues of policy or deal with any other business put before them.
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12.6 A special general meeting may be called at any time by the Committee and must be called within 14 days after a written request to the Committee
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from at least twenty members. The notice must state the business to be discussed.
12.7 There is a quorum at a general meeting if the number of members personally present is at least ten, or five per cent of the members.
12.8 The secretary or other person appointed by the Committee shall keep a full record of proceedings at every general meeting of the Association.
13. Notices
13.1 Notices under this Constitution may be sent by hand, or by post or by suitable electronic means or where applicable to members generally may be published in any newsletter distributed by the Association.
13.2 The address at which a member is entitled to receive notices is the address noted in the register of members (or, if none, the last known address).
13.3 Any notice given in accordance with this Constitution is to be treated for all purposes as having been received:
(a) 24 hours after having been sent by electronic means or delivered by hand to the relevant address; (b) three clear days after being sent by first class post to that address; (c) four clear days after having been sent by second class to that address; (d) one week after the publication of a newsletter containing the notice; (e) on being handed to the member personally; or, if earlier, (f) as soon as the member acknowledges actual receipt.
13.4 A technical defect in the giving of a notice of which the members or the Committee members are unaware at the time does not invalidate decisions taken at a meeting.
14. Amendments to the Constitution
14.1 This Constitution may be amended at a general meeting by a two thirds majority of the votes cast, but
(a) the members must be given 14 clear days’ notice of the proposed amendments;
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(b) no amendment is valid if it would make a fundamental change to the Objects or to this clause or destroy the charitable status of the Association; (c) no amendment may be made to clause 9 of this Constitution without written assurances from the Inland Revenue that any such amendment would have no effect on the status of the Association. 15. Dissolution
15.1 If at any time the members at a general meeting decide to dissolve the Association, the members of the Committee will remain in office as charity trustees and will be responsible for the orderly winding up of the Association’s affairs.
15.2 If, upon the winding up or dissolution of the Association there remains after the satisfaction of all the Association’s debts and liabilities any property whatsoever, the same shall be given or transferred to some other organisation or organisations having objects (that is, aims and activities) similar to the objects of the Association, such organisation or organisations to be determined by the members of the Association by Resolution passed at a General meeting at or before the time of dissolution, and in so far as effect cannot be given to such provision then to some charitable objects.
16. Interpretation
In this Constitution:
16.1
‘AGM’ means an annual general meeting of the members of the Association;
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‘the Association’ means the charitable organisation comprised in this Constitution; ‘the Chair’ means the chair of the Association elected at the AGM; ‘clear day’ means 24 hours from midnight following the triggering event; ‘the Committee’ is the governing body of the Association; ‘co-opted Committee member’ means a member of the Committee appointed by the members of the Committee in accordance with clause 7.2 (c); ‘special general meeting’ means a general meeting of the members of the Association which is not an AGM; ‘elected Committee member’ means a member of the Committee elected at the AGM; ‘fundamental change’ means such a change as would not have been within the reasonable contemplation of a person making a donation to the Association; ‘independent examiner’ means a person with relevant experience in the understanding of financial accounts, who is not a member of the Association; ‘material benefit’ means a benefit which may not be financial but has a monetary value; ‘member’ and ‘membership’ refer to members of the Association; ‘months’ means calendar months; ‘the Objects’ means the charitable objects of the Association set out in clause 3; ‘taxable trading’ means carrying on a trade or business on a continuing basis for the principal purpose of raising funds and not for the purpose of actually carrying out the Objects; ‘written’ or ‘in writing’ refers to a legible document on paper including a fax message;
‘year’ means a calendar year.
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SFA-Quality Mark
An Administrative Framework What specific rewards are associated with the Quality Mark initiative? •T he Scottish FA recognise that youth clubs should be rewarded for attaining enhanced standards in playing, coaching and administration of the youth game. The following list summarises the direct rewards associated with the initiative: •P resentation of an SFA accreditation certificate and plaque. •A llocated Football Development Officer time to assist in the ongoing development of our club. •S elected coaches will gain access to the Leonardo De Vinci Coach Education scheme which grants access to European club visits. •S upport the coaches to attain Scottish FA coach education certification and appropriate levels of first aid training. •R ecognition of our club through local and regional media and Scottish FA Football Central website. Why should our club try to attain the Scottish FA Quality Mark? •A s well as the tangible rewards, clubs who attain the award will receive: •N ational recognition that our programme is player centred and coach led and is striving to provide the best environment for players and coaches to achieve their full potential. •N ational recognition that our football programme is “safe, effective and child friendly”.
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• Ongoing in-service training and support for coaches, officials and volunteers. • Resources materials to support good practice through club development. • As a Nationally recognised initiative, the award will provide us with increased promotion and marketing opportunities. • Access to Scottish FA coaching resource equipment such as sports, science testing equipment, DVD’s and coaching literature. • Use of an Scottish FA accreditation logo which can be used on our letterhead. • Improved opportunity for external funding due to recognition of the scheme by funding bodies such as sportscotland. Community Club Award Criteria • The key objective of the Community Club is to ensure that members are encouraged to stay with the Club and continue to play, train and compete at their chosen level whilst developing a sense of Community belonging. These Clubs will have a minimum of eight teams representing children, youths, adults and girls/women. • The Club should also seek to identify talent, develop it, and produce young players capable of performing at their maximum level. • In practical terms, for our club, this means further enhancement of our Coach’s qualifications and access to more equipment in a coaching environment.
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Criteria for Community Award CRITERIA
COMMUNITY AWARD
Minimum number of teams
Eight – representing children, youths, adults, and girls/women
MANAGEMENT Roles & responsibilities for committee office bearers
3
Record of all official Meetings
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Volunteer job descriptions
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Volunteer Officer
3
Organisational Structure
3
Constitution
3
ADMINISTRATION Affiliation to Appropriate Governing Body Affiliated to Local Sports Council
3 Desirable
Evidenced Bank Account Appropriate Insurance PLAYER & COACH DEVELOPMENT
Note: Two adults must be present at all training sessions.
Coach Coordinator
3 Essential
Coach Qualification
Per Team:
At least one coach to have attained Level 3 Children/Youth certification. Remaining coaches to have attained Level 1 Children/Youth certification
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CRITERIA
COMMUNITY AWARD
Minimum Equipment (Per Team)
Speed & agility equipment
One ball: one player
One set marker cones
One set training bibs
One first-aid kit
Minimum Coach: Player Ratio
Children 1: 10
Youth/Adult 1: 20
Minimum Coaching: Game Ratio
One Coaching Session: One Game
PLANNING
Essential for Community Level
Football Action Plan to include:
Two Year
1. Coach Development
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2. V olunteer Recruitment / Development
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3. Player Recruitment / Development 3 4. Links with Clubs/Schools
3
WELFARE Child protection policy
3
Player Welfare Officer
3
All volunteers with Enhanced Disclosure Checked
3
Health & Safety Policy
3 If applicable (i.e. Own or leased facility)
Safety checklist - Risk assessment carried out
3
Codes of Conduct
3
Qualified First- Aider(s)
One per Team
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Club Ethos The welfare of the child comes first. Children must be treated as children, not as small adults. Children are given a fair chance to compete and a fair chance of winning. Every effort has to be made to explain to the children what our selection criterion is. The coach is at liberty to constantly stretch and challenge the abilities of the child. Reasonable demands can be made of the children, e.g. punctuality, standards of behaviour and the children can be expected to practice in their own time. Participation at all times must be encouraged with an emphasis on skill development, athleticism, and development of the whole child socially as well as in a sporting context. Coaches must be aware of the 5 x S’s, namely Skill, Speed, Stamina, Strength and Suppleness. Competition is encouraged but not to the detriment of the above. A win at all costs attitude, side stepping the 5 x S’s is to be discouraged.
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Codes of Conduct Spartans FC (Youth) values the role of sport and its contribution to overall human development by providing good quality footballing opportunities in a safe and positive environment. Our club promotes personal, professional, and social well-being through footballing experiences, regardless of an individual’s socio-economic status, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our Codes of Conduct set minimum standards of best practice for everyone associated with the club, coaches, players, parents/carers and volunteers. We must all aim to improve standards and protect the welfare and well being of everyone involved in our club, in particular young footballers and those who are vulnerable. We must all strive to embody values, virtues and standards of excellence appropriate to our club setting. Ultimately, we must actively pursue our goals, realising the importance of our own, and our fellow participant’s commitment to uphold ethical duties and social responsibilities to others.
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Code of Conduct for Coaches 1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport. 2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance. 3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies. 4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect. 5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward. 6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance. 7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players. 8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach. 9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interest of the player. 10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques. 11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance. 12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
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Code of Conduct for Players Players are the most important people in any sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important. Obligations towards the game: A player should: 1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities; in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina. 2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if the team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved. 3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters. 4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting. 5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game. 6. Not use inappropriate language. Obligations towards one’s own team: A player should: 1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win. 2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.
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Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules: A player should: 1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules. 2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally. 3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques. Respect towards Opponents: A player should: 1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game. 2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents. Respect toward the Match Officials: A player should: 1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest. 2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official. 3. Show due respect towards Match Officials. Respect towards the Team Officials: A player should: 1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code. 2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition. Obligations towards the Supporters: A player should: 1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
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Code of Conduct for Parents and Spectators Ensure that parents/spectators within our club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own. Parents/Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within the club it is important to reinforce the message to parents/spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to: • • • •
Children enjoying football A sense of personal achievement Self-esteem Assist to improve the child’s skills and techniques
A parent’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards: • • • •
Other players Officials Managers Spectators
Ensure that parents/spectators within our club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own. Encourage parents/spectators to: • • • • • •
Applaud the opposition as well as your own team Avoid coaching the child during the game Not to shout and scream Respect the referee’s decision Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football
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Code of Conduct for Officials and Volunteers • Consider the safety and well being of participants before performance • Set a good example for others, in particular, young members of the club • Follow the guidelines laid down by the Scottish Football Association and the Club • Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, in particular providing a safety-first approach • Avoid all forms of gamesmanship • Show respect to match official, coaches, players and other volunteers • Always pursue fair play • Prohibit use of camcorders and cameras unless parental consent has been provided • Be aware of the SFA’s and the Club’s Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Procedures • Develop an appropriate working relationship with coaches, members, players and volunteers based on mutual trust and respect • Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance • Must consistently display high standards of appearance and behaviour • Know where to find appropriate first-aid • Promote ethical principles
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The Spartans Way Playing THE Scottish FA teamed up with the Scottish Youth Football Association to launch the new National Player Pathway in February 2011. From March 2011 all children aged 6-9 will play 4v4 football, all children aged 9-12 will play 7v7 and from twelve years onwards they will play 11-a-side. The pathway is revolutionary as, for the first time in Scotland, all children playing club football will play a format of the game that relates best to their age. The game formats will focus the player on developing the right skills and techniques for their stage of development. However, without the buy-in of the Scottish Youth Football Association, who run youth leagues nationally, the pathway would not be ready to kick-off. The SYFA are helping leagues to implement the new game formats, while the Scottish FA, with their Community Partner McDonald’s, will support the transition and ongoing development of all players, coaches and club officials through coach education courses, practical and theoretical in-services and Positive Coaching Scotland workshops. The launch of the pathway coincides with a new summer season for youth and women’s football in Scotland, with leagues now running from March to November to take advantage of the best weather conditions. Our club are fully supportive of this initiative. www.SpartansFCYouth.com
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Long Term Player Development Youth football is governed by the Scottish Youth Football Association with ESSDA (East of Scotland Soccer Development Association) responsible for the small sided game in our area (Children) and the LB SERYFL (Lothian Buses South East Region Youth Football League) likewise for the 11 aside game (Youth). For season 2011/12, it is hoped that our year groups will comprise the following: Age Year Group School Year Game Format Players Numbers - Group Objective 6’s 2006 P1 N/A 40 players 7’s 2005 P2 4v4 40 players 8’s 2004 P3 4v4 40 players 9’s 2003 P4 7v7 4x 7’s squads (40 players) 10’s 2002 P5 7v7 4x 7’s squads (40 players) 11’s 2001 P6 7v7 4x 7’s squads (40 players) 12’s 2000 P7 7v7 4x 7’s squads (40 players) 13’s 1999 S1 11v11 3x 11’s squads (48 players) 14’s 1998 S2 11v11 3x 11’s squads (48 players) 15’s 1997 S3 11v11 3x 11’s squads (48 players) 16’s 1996 S4 11v11 3x 11’s squads (48 players) 17’s 1995 S5 11v11 3x 11’s squads (48 players) 19’s 1993/94 S6 11v11 2x 11’s squads (32 players) 21’s 1991/92 Adult 11v11 1x 11’s squads (16 players)
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Training – Objective Saturday only Saturday only Saturday only Saturday + 1 midweek evening Saturday + 1 midweek evening Saturday + 1 midweek evening 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings 2 midweek evenings
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Additional training sessions are encouraged but are dependent on the availability of facilities, coaches, cost and funding. Development players should be training 2-3 times per week. The club has a short-term objective to increase the number of participating players in the younger groups to 50. This is dependent on adult coaches/volunteers as well as available facilities. This objective promotes a seamless transfer from small sided games to 11 aside and the need for having three 11 aside squads per year group playing at different levels within the LB SERYFL. The Club has an expectation that ALL children, irrespective of age, have a commitment to their sport, their club and their team and this includes their participation in all training and game sessions where possible. Why do Children Play Football? • • • • • •
Friends Fun & enjoyment Part of a team or club Ambitions Health Competition
The Way We Play • Be patient....encourage players to make their own decisions and don’t be afraid of mistakes! • Be brave with and without the ball • Be positive. Let the players express themselves • Love playing with the football in every situation • Use both feet • Enjoy themselves. Make sure the game is fun
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Children Playing the Small Sided Game within ESSDA Our objective is player (child) development, with the emphasis on allowing children to enjoy Scotland’s national game in a fun, safe and secure environment. Small sided, non-competitive games are arranged and monitored for both boys and girls between the ages 6 – 12. This ethos is fundamental within well-structured leagues, continual improvement in coaching and better education for both players and volunteers. The children are paramount in this. Their development, both as footballers and as individuals, is the key to our success. At all age groups, divisions are established, reflecting the variety of levels of football ability that children exhibit.
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The aim is to give all children a game, at a level where they have a fair chance of competing. Movement between teams is encouraged as children become confident. In exceptional circumstances, individual players may move up a year group should this be warranted (at the discretion of the CDO and YSMC). Teams will always play within their own age group. The “strongest” division is named Pele, with Maradona and Zidane divisions being intermediate. Occasionally there are enough teams to justify a Beckenbauer/Beckham division within the year group. The year group head coach is responsible, with support from his coaches, for squad selection and player movement between squads. We hope to have at least 4 squads per year group, 10 children per squad, 40 children in total. We aspire to increase this to 5 squads, 50 children in total, to allow for a smooth transition to the 11 aside game.
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Youth Players Playing the 11 aside Game LB SERYFL Competitive 11 aside football from aged 13 upwards (high school children) is both structured and rule driven by its very nature. On the playing front, leagues are split into 1st, 2nd, 3rd division etc with promotion/relegation and cup competitions are held at local, regional and national level. At all age groups, divisions are established, reflecting the variety of levels of football ability that young players exhibit. The aim of the club is to give all players a game when they move from the small sided game to 11 aside. DEVELOPMENT squads will operate in their respective 1st division (training at least twice per week) with ASPIRATIONAL (ideally 2nd division) and SOCIAL squads (lower divisions) operating below them. Movement between teams is encouraged albeit registration forms are completed for every player and movement is restricted. In practice, it is anticipated that movement will take place in the close season. It is hoped that players are encouraged to remain within the Spartans “family” throughout their development, nevertheless this may not always be possible. We endeavour to have at least 3 squads per year group, 16 players per squad, 48 players in total.
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Initiative Football and the Senior Game This programme is geared to meet the needs of young talented players. Players taking part in the Scottish Football Youth Initiative programme have aspirations to play at professional clubs. The partnership between the Scottish FA, Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League has been developing since 2006 and there is now an established coaching and games programme throughout the country. The professional clubs work hard to ensure every player engaged in their programmes receive an experience that will give them every opportunity to reach “their” full potential. The games structure is very much a developmental approach with 4 v 4, 7 v 7 followed by full 11-a-side matches. The clubs have accepted that this structure is more conducive to developing game awareness. A player participating in the SFYIP may only play for the club for which he is registered (he is not permitted to play schools’ football nor football under the jurisdiction of the SYFA). Key points relating to this Programme: • The SFYIP aims to foster and develop the game of Association football for talented young players at age levels 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s and dual age band 16s/17s. • The SFYIP provides an organised youth development match programme for participating clubs. • Clubs participating in the SFYIP do so in a two-tier structure (Performance Tier and Initiative Tier) on the basis of pre-determined “Performance” and “Initiative” criteria. • Clubs status in the SFYIP is subject to regular audit and assessment. • The SFYIP is managed by the Scottish FA Matches Department. All training and development is managed by the Scottish FA Football Development Department. • A Sub-Committee of the Scottish FA Professional Football Committee, the Scottish Football Youth Initiative Committee (SFYIC), is formed at the beginning of the season to monitor, assess and control all matters relative to the SFYI Programme. 48
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Development Football– Spartans Spartans endeavours to provide development sessions for development squads for children in the small sided game environment as well as those participating in the 11 aside game. Players chosen for these sessions will meet certain criteria as determined from time to time by the CDO in conjunction with the YSMC. Development squads for the small sided (7 aside) game should include 16 players per year group, wherever possible. This facilitates a smooth transition of this group into an 11 aside development squad. 11 aside Development squads will comprise 16 players and this squad will be playing in their year group’s 1st division, or equivalent. Squads must include a goalkeeper. Development squads should, ideally, be training as a group 2-3 times per week. Development football within the youth section creates a pathway for talented youth players to move onto the highest level of adult football within the club. The coach assigned to each development squad is discussed in more detail below.
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Review of Scottish Football The Review of Scottish Football was commissioned by the Scottish FA in May 2009. The first part of this review, “Grassroots, recreation and youth development” was published in April 2010. The second, and final, part “Structure, leadership and governance” was published in December 2010. The author of both reports was former First Minister (and East Fife footballer) Henry McLeish. It is anticipated that most of the recommendations, from both reports, will be implemented. The first report contains 53 recommendations (Football 1 to 27; Talent 28 to 31; Government 32 to 45; Facilities 46 to 48; Clubs 49 and Finance 50 to 53). Extracts from some of these are re-produced below: 9. We need to establish the 10,000 hours standard for top class skill development. The average hours per week, working with the ball and developing technical skills, is much lower in Scotland than in comparable European countries. There is need for deliberate practice and play over a 10 year period (3 hours a day). More investment and new ideas are needed to increase the amount of football and football practice involving young people. 13. The SFA should appoint a Performance Director to oversee a National Performance Framework. The new post will oversee our ambitious new academy network and have a direct role in the development of youth talent and elite athletes. 18. The SFA should develop Football Academies based on developing centres of excellence – at least 20 comprehensive school based models which are integrated into the school curriculum and 5-10 based on the cocurricular (after-school/community based model).
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These schools will host groups of children/young people with outstanding natural ability, talent and potential. The aim will be to produce elite footballers in an environment where there is integrated education and football provision. Professional clubs, the SFA and Education authorities will drive forward this new approach to talent development. 47. Scotland needs at least a £400m facilities and infrastructure programme for sport, including football, over the next 10 years. 49. Our professional clubs and the Highland League, South of Scotland and East of Scotland should play a larger role in the development of talent and the grassroots of the game. Providing a new status for a new era, the clubs will need a more proactive engagement with their community. We need to develop the ‘Sporting Club’ concept within the professional game. A recent commentator has said “it is an indisputable fact that Scotland has never adequately replaced the street and public park culture which formerly produced so many outstanding footballers. The sport’s insistence on existing in an isolated bubble has only contributed to its problems, although, to be fair, the youth initiative was a reasonable concept. Clearly, though, it has fallen far short of what is required. As the performance strategy will make clear, Scotland needs to over-invest in youth development, and in a way that is smarter and very different from anything that has gone before, if there is to be any chance of the footballing success so many crave.
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British sports like swimming and cycling. It offers a welcome platform to give our talented young footballers – and they do still exist – the opportunity to become the best they can be. To do that, the thousands of hours which the Laws and Johnstones spent unconsciously honing their footballing skills on our streets and parks have somehow to be replicated. The performance strategy aims to do just that by increasing the average amount of meaningful football practice from the 200 hours a year which most Clydesdale Bank Premier League clubs currently offer to 1,000 hours. It will seek to do so by combining football with education. The template has already been set down by Celtic and Dundee United, and the SFA will now attempt to establish a number of football performance schools around the country. Elite boys, and girls, will turn up for S1 classes at 7.30am, work on their skills for almost two hours, and then repeat the exercise after school. Swimmers have been doing it for decades. Increasing practice time five-fold is a powerful step forward, and it will be accompanied by better and more focused club academies. There will be eight to 10 elite academies, and clubs will have to apply to the SFA for that status. Celtic, Hearts, Hibs and Rangers are four who already have excellent facilities in place. Although most of the academies will be attached to Premier League clubs others, such as Falkirk (based at Stirling University), may fulfil the criteria. While clubs will continue to have the main responsibility for elite development from S1 upwards, the SFA will be responsible for those from the age of four upwards. In an entirely sensible move, the youth football season will move from March to November, with futsal introduced in the winter months. That Brazil, Spain and Netherlands are the nations which embrace futsal most wholeheartedly tells you all you need to know.“ “This review is already being enacted. Mark Wotte has been appointed as Performance Director. A recruitment process is underway for a National Youth team coach. The next step is to develop Football Academies around the country. Five Regional Elite Performance Youth Coaches (Performance Coach) posts are currently advertised to be based in 5 locations: Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Falkirk/Stirling.
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This new role will be based in a Scottish F.A. Region and be responsible for the overall co-ordination and effective delivery of the Scottish F.A. Football Performance Schools, Regional Performance Centres, and Regional Talent ID. Working with the Elite and Performance clubs, they will support the development of their elite young players. The Performance Coach will work closely with the Scottish F.A. Performance Director, the Performance Development Manager and will be supported by the Regional Manager and his staff to ensure that the Scottish F.A. Performance Strategy can be delivered directly to our best young players in accordance with set programmes.”
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The Spartans Way Coaching A Spartans Coach – What we look for Recommended Qualifications: • SFA Level 2 Children or Youth certification (to achieve Level 3 within 12 months). • SFA Level 3 Children or Youth for Age Group Head Coach. • SFA Level 4 Youth (within 3 years) for 11 aside Development Coaching. • Attend at least 1 SFA qualification course per annum. • First Aid (Sports) qualification. • Sports Coach UK Qualification. • Spartans Disclosure Scotland (Enhanced) – currently being replaced by PVG scheme. • SYFA or SWF Disclosure Scotland (Enhanced) – currently being replaced by PVG scheme. Skills and Attributes Required: Coaches should have the ability to: • Analyse ability levels and manage development of individuals + team as a whole. • Communicate clearly & effectively. • Design sessions which are fun, varied & stimulating. • Motivate participants. • Plan and organise sessions effectively. • Be flexible and adapt sessions at short notice. • Evaluate sessions delivered to identify future improvements. • Analyse own performance and manage own personal development. • Work as part of a team. 54
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Each year group shall also have a HEAD COACH. Some of his/her main duties are listed below: • Manage the ‘holistic’ (player, social & lifestyle) development of all players in the squad. • Design and deliver each training session around specific aims & themes. e.g. dribbling, 1st touch, passing & possession etc. • Work with other Team coaches, helpers & volunteers to ensure that a common understanding of each person’s role exists. e.g. Coach, Team Secretary. • Ensure team’s development is managed in line with Club values & ethos. • Provide feedback on performance on a regular basis. • Familiarise self with any special needs of any players in the squad e.g. a medical condition. • Ensure all kit & equipment is well maintained & stored in the correct place. • Ensure Club Code of Conduct is being followed by other Coaches, Players & Parents; deal with any incidents of inappropriate behaviour.
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Children and Youth Levels 1, 2 and 3 are attendance based courses. Children and Youth Levels 4 and 5 are pass/fail. These courses are summarised below: Course Children Level 4 Children Level 5 Youth Level 4 Youth Level 5
Duration 5 days 14 days 5 days 20 days
Venue Various Toryglen, Glasgow Various Toryglen, Glasgow
Cost £190 £1,020 £190 £1,320
Costs in relation to accommodation and travel are not included in the above. Coaches are encouraged to attend SFA courses, First aid, Child Protection and Coach In-Service days as part of their ongoing personal development. Coaches at level 3 and above ought to attend all SFA and Spartans In-Service days. The club endeavours to be a “Centre of Excellence” from a playing, coaching and facilities perspective. The development of technical players (comfortable with a football and using both feet) is critical and dependent on qualified coaches able to deliver high quality sessions.
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Development Football–Spartans The CDO and his Coaching Support team will be responsible for implementing development squads for children in the small sided game environment as well as those participating in the 11 aside game. Players chosen for these sessions will meet certain criteria as determined from time to time by the CDO in conjunction with the YSMC. For season 2011/2012, our year groups are as follows: Age 6’s 7’s 8’s 9’s 10’s 11’s 12’s 13’s 14’s 15’s 16’s 17’s 19’s 21’s
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Elite Squad No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
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“Welcome”
OUR COACH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – Stuart Gray Working with one of the most dynamic and proactive football clubs in Scotland is an extremely exciting opportunity for me. The role I have been asked to fulfil will build on the great work already achieved at the club and will make a positive impact on developing the coaches and the children. The future of all football clubs depends greatly on the success of their youth policy and helping to create an exciting, transparent and proactive player pathway that develops players for the Junior, Senior teams and beyond is a great challenge for us all. I look forward to meeting everyone and working with you to create exiting, two-footed, hard working players who understand the game and play with respect as well as a smile on their faces.
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Coaching Support Qualifications/Skills & Experience • Proven track record of developing young footballers effectively. • Leadership & management experience. • Ability to coach & develop others, experienced in giving feedback to others. • Excellent communications skills (written & verbal). • Excellent planning & organisation skills. • SFA Level 4/5 qualified (Children or Youth) – desirable. Job Purpose • To lead, manage, motivate & develop the pool of Youth Section Coaches to deliver coaching sessions which meet Quality Mark performance standards, whilst ensuring the Club ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Key Job Outputs • Set and agree annual Coach Development Plan; provide quarterly ‘actual vs. planned’ progress reports for the Youth Section Management Committee. • Ensure each Coach understands their role & what’s expected of them in terms of Code of Conduct, working towards Qualifications & club ethos. • Work with Club Manager to ensure that Coach Database is kept up to date, is accurate at all times,
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• Liaise with Club Manager to ensure effective management & delivery of Induction Programme for new Coaches; contribute to the creation & future maintenance of Coaches Welcome Pack. • Deliver coach education aspects of Induction Programme. e.g. create & provide coaching plans for Learner, Competent & Expert Coaches. • Design, develop & deliver quarterly in service coaching events/days for Youth Section Coaches. • Deliver ‘role model’ coaching sessions at the request of others. • Shadow Youth Section Coaches delivering coaching sessions & provide constructive feedback around what went well + development needs. • Motivate Youth Section Coaches through recognition of their contribution & providing regular feedback regarding their performance. • Conduct research & promote best practice methods to Youth Section Coaches using forums, newsletters, email & Club Website. • Set & agree Coach Recruitment strategy with Management Committee; evaluate approach on an ongoing basis & make recommendations regarding any changes. • Act as a point of contact between Coaches & the Management Committee, escalating any club specific issues as & when appropriate to MC. • Continue to develop own skills & knowledge by attending coach education courses & events; benchmarking & own research. The CDO and his support team will provide support in producing structured sessions and ensuring that coaches across the club are able to deliver these consistently and to the highest possible standard.
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Coach/Volunteer Checklist Introduction Welcome to the Club - includes introduction to Squad, Coaching team, work area Tour of buildings & facilities - Toilets, access, changing rooms, parking, storage, layout, etc. Kit & Equipment - Storage, availability, movement etc. Documentation Complete Volunteer Application Form Complete National Association Self Declaration Form Undertake CRBS Disclosure Scotland PVG Process with club’s CPO SFA Coaching Brochure & Enrolment Forms (enrol in courses in conjunction with club manager) Sports Injuries First Aid Course Enrolment (enrol in course in conjunction with club manager) Sports Coach UK Course Enrolment (enrol in course in conjunction with club manager) Issued with Job Description Issued with Club Handbook Clothing (for Coaches) to be ordered Set Up of Personal Electronic File (including photograph) Club Information Club Structure Club & its affiliations Youth Section Structure Youth Section Management Committee History & Overview of Club Youth Section Aims, philosophy and ethos Constitution Codes of Conduct Child Protection Policy & Procedures
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Health & Safety Training Equipment Procedure Kit Procedure Insurance Sundry Policies and Procedures Child Development & Player Pathway Coaching Philosophy & Session Programmes Local/National Associations Understanding of local/national association rules & regulations Attendance at meetings Usage of their websites for dissemination of information Adherence to form usage (including teamsheets, where appropriate) Training Sessions Day, time, venue and pitch allocation. Preparation, organisation and delivery (includes session planning and setting up prior to session commencement) Match Day Identification of next fixture If playing at home, review pitch allocation (on Spartans website) and confirm acceptance by email If playing at home, confirming fixture details with opponents and referee (if appropriate) Ensure that you have access to facility and have an understanding of facility requirements, including equipment Ensure facility is clean and tidy after use, and premises are secured The above is a “guide” in your role as a coach or volunteer. Additional information can be found in your job description, on the various club websites and in this handbook.
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Our Management Committee Chairperson: Les Atkinson Email:
[email protected]
Child Protection Officer: Stuart Lockhart Tel: 07990 503500 Email: Stuart.Lockhart@ SpartansFCYouth.com
Club Manager: John McCabe Email: ClubManager@ SpartansFCYouth.com
Coach Development Officer: Stuart Gray Tel: 07816 753276 Email: Stuart.Gray@ SpartansFCYouth.com
Treasurer: Steve Thurlow Email:
[email protected]
Facilities Co-ordinator: Ali Mitchell Email:
[email protected]
Membership Secretary: Allan Fraser Email: MembershipSecretary@ SpartansFCYouth.com
Kit & Equipment Co-ordinator: Mike Sneddon Email: SpartansKitMan@ virginmedia.com
Girls’Development Officer: Rab Aitchison Email:
[email protected]
Webmaster: Chris Duff Email:
[email protected]
The roles of Social Secretary, Publicity Officer and Fundraising Officer are currently vacant.
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Spartans Youth FC Show RACISM the Red Card
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Communicating with The Spartans Football Club Youth Section
[email protected]
http://twitter.com/SpartansFCYouth
Club Manager, The Spartans FC (Youth), The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh EH5 2HF
www.Facebook.com/SpartansFCYouth
www.SpartansFCYouth.com
The Spartans on the WEB www.SpartansFC.com The Spartans FC
www.SpartansCFA.com The Spartans Community Football Academy
www.SpartansWFC.com The Spartans FC (Women)
Coaching Resources on the Web www.CoachingEdinburgh.co.uk Coaching Edinburgh
www.coachfx.com Coach FX
www.scottishfa.co.uk/football.cfm?page=6 SFA’s Football Development
www.professionalsoccercoaching.com Professional Soccer Coaching
www.uefa.com/trainingground/training/ index.html UEFA Training Ground
www.insidesoccer.com Inside Soccer
www.SoccerSpecific.com Soccer Specific
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Supporters of helping youngsters participate in sport.
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Other Resources on the Web www.FIFA.com FIFA
www.youthfootballscotland.co.uk Youth Football Scotland
www.UEFA.com UEFA
www.seryfa-online.info Lothian Buses SE Region Youth FL
www.ScottishFA.co.uk SFA
www.essda.co.uk ESSDA
www.ScottishFA.co.uk/swf Scottish Womens FA
www.edinburghrefs.com SFA Referees (Edinburgh & District)
www.ScottishYouthFA.co.uk Scottish Youth FA
www.ScottishFA.co.uk/ssfa Scottish Schools FA
www.syfaregistrations.co.uk Scottish Youth FA Registrations
www.lsfa.co.uk Lothian Schools FA
www.ThePink.org.uk The Pink
www.Coerver.co.uk Coerver
www.LeagueLineUp.com Club Sport Edinburgh
www.Socatots.com Socatots
www.PositiveCoachingScotland.com Positive Coaching Scotland
www.UKFutsalAssociation.co.uk Futsal
www.srtrc.org Show Racism the Red Card
www.ColinCampbellSports.com Colin Campbell Sports
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