The need for support for adult football at grassroots level has become increasingly evident. This section of the website will provide information for all clubs to access. Areas such as funding schemes, club set up and charter standard adult club status will be documented. The Nottinghamshire FA will also look to introduce an adult football working group to try and address and resolve some of the issues adult clubs face in the game.
In April 2010 we will be looking to stage an in-service event for adult clubs within the Nottinghamshire region. It is scheduled to take place on Sunday 25th April. It will be a full day and will consist of an in-service coaching demonstration from Andy Poole The FA’s regional East Midlands coaching manager. He will demonstrate a full coaching session so that club coaches can pick up tips and learn about The FA’s Adult coaching specific course scheduled to be rolled out in the next six months in Nottingham. This course will be structured so that training sessions can be tailored specifically for the needs of adult players. It will be a good chance to send coaches and managers along to pick up tips from an FA pro-licence coach. Also on the day will be a presentation on the benefits of becoming a charter standard adult club. Again the criteria for this are easy to achieve and carry a number of hidden financial benefits. This is significant as currently a lot of clubs are struggling to stay afloat due to lack of club finances. Finally, there will be an FA first aid workshop which will be beneficial to club managers, coaches and physiotherapists and normally carries a cost of £600 for a full workshop with instructors. The whole day will be free and more information to book members of your club onto the day will follow at a later date. Priority will be given to clubs who already have charter standard status in place. This FA kitemark offers a number of benefits and hidden benefits which many people do not know about!
For more information or to access support please contact Jody Caudwell (0115 9837415) Football Development Officer for adult football.