PHILOSOPHY
Derby County in the Community have been granted one of 30 national Football Association Centre of Excellence licences for the 2011/12 season. The centres running throughout England are an integral part of the FA's female player development pathway with youth international players selected from under 15 and 17 age groups. The Centre of Excellence programme is the pinnacle playing opportunity for players at Under 11, 13, 15 and 17. The centre also provides coaching for Under 9’s who can still train and play with their grassroots clubs.
The ‘Philosophy’ of the Centre is to disseminate technical, tactical and theoretical information to each player stimulating the players learning. Encompassing the principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) as set out in the FA LTPD Introductory Guide for Women and Girls’ Football.
AIMS:
• To identify and recruit the most talented girls, within the locality (1 ½ hours) of the Centre of Excellence
• To provide quality coaching, education and welfare at all age groups, and at all levels
• To enhance player development, incorporating the principles of LTPD and the FA’s 4 Corner Model, providing individuals with both technical, physiological, psychological and social knowledge to achieve their full potential
• To identify, recruit and develop the most talented coaches within the locality of the Centre of Excellence
• To implement a comprehensive coach mentoring programme for the development of female coaches
• Centre Directors as first line scouts, to work closely with the international teams to make sure any potential international player has the opportunity to be scouted
• To be advocates for and ‘live’ best practice in terms of developing female players, officials and coaches in line with The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures
OBJECTIVES:
• To develop players to a standard consistent with the highest levels in women’s football
• To recommend players for national U15 and U17 selection if deemed at the appropriate standard
• To establish squads for Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 age groups
• To establish a challenging and structured technical programme, incorporating the principles of LTPD, which is to be followed by all coaching staff
• To provide a suitable games programme for all age groups
Any junior player that is currently in a grassroots club where their coach feels they have potential to be an International player should contact;
Centre Manager: Natasha Naqwi
natasha.naqwi@dcfc.co.uk / 07920 774825
Centre Director: Pete Johnson
peter.johnson313@ntlworld.com / 07954578084
Contact Address Derby County Centre of Excellence, Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL.
Web address www.dcitcommunity.com
Derbyshire FA is committed to ensure that grassroots clubs are supported to recruit players so that the whole pathway of player development is sustained.