Despite the many different sports available for teachers to select to fulfil the National Curriculum for Physical Education, demand from boys and girls to play football is increasing. Primary and Middle schools are able to access the services of the Dorset Skills Team free of charge to help develop a healthy school and utilise the expertise on offer. A Skills Coach will visit your school to deliver to any class in the 5-11 age range for a half-term.
The Skills Coach will work alongside the class teacher to demonstrate differing football activities, fundamental ideas and the multi-skill games. Class teachers will also witness differing methods of delivery and be provided with teaching resources to assist them with all future delivery, and not just in football!
The Dorset Skills Team has worked alongside 70 different primary schools this academic year with a very positive response. The following comment is one example of feedback received;
“We would like to put on record how impressed all the staff were with the way the skills coach handled each age range during his recent coaching sessions at Wyke Primary.”
"He made football very accessible and enjoyable to all ages and abilities. This was clearly demonstrated by the enthusiasm of the children. The staff were particularly impressed by the way the coach was able to manage the different groups with his friendly but firm approach ensuring everyone stayed on task.
It was a pleasure to have such a good ambassador for football and sport in general working with our pupils and providing such a positive role model.
We would welcome him back any time. Thank you!”
For further details regarding the programme, or to arrange a visit to your school please contact the relevant Skills Coach below.
West Dorset School Sports Partnership: McClements on 07943 842 481 or email Mark.McClements@TheFA.com
Poole School Sports Partnership: Martin Dighton on 07943 842 480 or email Martin.Dighton@TheFA.com
North Dorset School Sports Partnership: John Scott on 07904 586928 or email John.Scott@TheFA.com
East Dorset School Sports Partnership: Michael Antrobus on 07904 800959 or email Michael.Antrobus@TheFA.com