A School-Club Link is a process to assist a young person to move from participating in football in school to moving into an FA Charter Standard Club. In Derbyshire we will be looking for focus schools to support more young people making this transition.
What are the Projects Aims?
Increased opportunities for both volunteers and players
Individual and community wide health benefits
Improved retention in football beyond/outside of school, through positive experience
Improved performance levels
Extended opportunities for socialisation, self development and teamwork
Raise school/club profile within community
Increased membership and volunteer base
Why Create Links With Schools?
Access to facilities
Recruitment of new players
Gain better understanding of your players
Better use of equipment
Share skills and expertise
Help retain players at your club
Support the school to deliver curriculum
More chance to work with your players
Help schools promote healthy, active lifestyle
Club Links may include:
after school clubs
helping with a school team
starting a girls section
promoting your club in school assemblies
starting a disability section
running a school festival
School - clubs links can be made with primary, secondary or special schools. Whatever level you would like to make school - club links we aim to support your club by offering free equipment, resources and training.
If you would like to express your interest in the School Club Link Programme please contact the Football Development team on 01332 361422 or email Angie Harper on angela.harper@derbyshirefa.com
School - Club Link Programme – In-service training session.
Our next In-service training TBC