A total of 90 specialist Skills Coaches across the country will focus on raising technical standards at the 5-11 age group, when ball skills are ingrained.
The Skills Programme is committed to help young players to be the best they can and get more enjoyment from our national game. The Programme encourages more active and healthy lifestyles and in the long term to produce more top-quality players to improve the future of football in England.
Dorset County FA has recruited four full-time Skills Coaches, who have completed an extensive skills coaching course. The Skills Coaches are putting on sessions in schools and Charter Standard clubs, as well as after-school and holiday Skills Centres, so that youngsters can be inspired to get active and maximise their ability, whatever their level.
All 5-11 year olds can now sign up to the Skills Website at www.TheFA.com/skills to join ‘the greatest club in England!’ On registering, youngsters can watch coaching videos, download skills challenges and get specialist advice and encouragement. The Skills Website is also a useful tool for Parents, Teachers and Coaches giving details of the programme with teaching and coaching ideas and games to download.
For further details or to get involved in The Skills Programme in Dorset visit www.TheFA.com/Skills or use the 'Skills coach contact' related link above on the right.