SOUTH EAST REGION COACH DEVELOPMENT 2012

www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast INTRODUCTION Scottish FA Coach Education Courses 2012 This brochure covers the most important area of development we have at the Scottish FA: Coach Education. The huge • COACHES PATHWAY page 3 contribution volunteers and coaches in our game make • CHILDREN’S PATHWAY page 4 & 6 continues to grow and with this in mind, we are challenged • Early Touches page 4 to ensure our very healthy, vibrant coach education system • Coaching Young Footballers page 4 is continually scrutinised. • Coaching In The Game page 6 • Children’s Basic Award page 6 During 2011, our new Level 1 content in the Children’s • YOUTH PATHWAY page 5 & 6 Pathway was launched and we were delighted by the extremely • Development Activities page 5 positive feedback we received. We face fresh challenges in • Coaching Youth Footballers page 5 2012 in the other areas of our busy programmes and we will • Coaching In The Game page 6 continue to give the best service possible to all who enrol on • Youth Basic Award page 6 our courses throughout this year. • ADULT, GOALKEEPING & SPECIALIST page 7 • Adult Club Coach We believe that to assist in any footballer’s development, • Goalkeeping Level 1 regardless of age or ability, we must have informed coaches • Goalkeeping Intermediate Level 2 delivering appropriate practices for their benefit. • Coaching Footballers with a Disability We are confident that the thousands of adults who participate • COACH DEVELOPMENT page 9 in our courses all have similar aims; whether that be with • Regional Coach Development Day their boys/girls youth squads or the enjoyment and challenges • McDonalds Player Pathway In-Service our amateur coaches have with their squads. • Coach Development Weekend • CLUB DEVELOPMENT page 10 - 12 At the Scottish FA, we share the passion you have for the • Quality Mark Clubs page 10 & 11 best game in the world. Please enjoy your experience with • Testimonials page 11 us in 2012 and we hope you will be a regular candidate on • Child Protection Workshops page 12 our courses. • REFEREEING page 12 • APPLICATION FORM page 15 • CONTACTS page 17 Jim Fleeting • DIARY page 18 & 19 DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

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The diagrams opposite LEVEL 5 - Advanced Children’s Licence illustrate the Scottish FA Coach Children LEVEL 4 - Basic Children’s Award Education Pathway. LEVEL 3 - Coaching in the Game Certificate (5-12yrs)

PHYSICAL LEVEL 2 - Coaching Young Footballers Certificate CERTIFICATE PREPARATION

The South East Region Partnership (under 12 years) LEVEL 1 - Early Touches Certificate will deliver Children’s Pathway courses to Level 4, Youth Pathway courses to Level 4, Goalkeeping LEVEL 5 - Advanced Youth Licence to Level 2, Adult Level 1 as well LEVEL 4 - Basic Youth Award as the Coaching Players with a Youth LEVEL 3 - Coaching in the Game Certificate Disability Certificate. (12-18yrs) LEVEL 2 - Coaching Youth Footballers Certificate PHYSICAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION

(12 to 18 years) LEVEL 1 - Development Activities To apply for any Level 1 to Level 3 course contact your Local Football Development Officer. (Details on page 17) LEVEL5 - Scottish FA UEFA Pro Licence Adult LEVEL 4 - Scottish FA UEFA Advanced Licence For information on Children’s & LEVEL 3 - Scottish FA UEFA Basic Licence (Assessment) Youth Awards, Scottish FA Licence (18+yrs) LEVEL 2 - Scottish FA UEFA Basic Licence (Introductory Course) Awards and Physical Preparation LEVEL 1 - Scottish FA Club Coach Certificate please visit: www.scottishfa.co.uk

LEVEL 5 - Adv. Goalkeeping Licence (Assessment) Goalkeeping LEVEL 4 - Adv. Goalkeeping Licence (Introductory Course) LEVEL 3 - Goalkeeping Basic Licence LEVEL 2 - Goalkeeping Intermediate Certificate LEVEL 1 - Goalkeeping Certificate

Specialist Coaching Footballers with Disabilities

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EARLY TOUCHES LEVEL ONE This 6-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise, who work with children of primary school age. In addition to delivering new content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique, focus on skill development and will explore the best age specific activities for developing young players. COURSE FEE: £35.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith (indoor) Saturday 14 January 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Sunday 15 January 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 22 January 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 3 February 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Broughton High School, Edinburgh Saturday 4 February 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh* Saturday 24 March 10am to 4pm Karen McConnell* (Female coaches only) Tynecastle Stadium Friday 25 May 10am to 4pm Alan White Ladywood Leisure Centre, Penicuik Friday 6 July 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Tuesday 10 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 24 August 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Kelso High School, Kelso Sunday 26 August 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 1 September 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts

COACHING YOUNG FOOTBALLERS LEVEL TWO This 12-hour course is designed to assist coaches with the planning, preparation, organisation and evaluation of their coaching sessions and focuses on coaching style and the use of differentiation, i.e. provision of practices to suit the wide range of abilities within the primary school age group. Applicants must have completed the Early Touches certificate course. COURSE FEE: £45.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith (indoor) Saturday 4 & 18 February 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Broughton High School, Edinburgh Saturday 11 & 18 February 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 12 & 26 February 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Sunday 4 & 11 March 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 23 & 30 March 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 14 & 21 September 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Earlston High School, Earlston Sunday 16 & 23 September 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly

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DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES LEVEL ONE This 6-hour course is open to anyone working with players in the 12 to 18 age range. COURSE FEE: £35.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 24 February 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 29 January 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Broughton High School, Edinburgh Sunday 4 March 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh* Saturday 31 March 10am to 4pm Karen McConnell* (Female coaches only) Newbattle High School, Dalkeith Friday 11 May 2pm to 8pm Keith Wright Tynecastle Stadium Friday 1 June 10am to 4pm Alan White Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Saturday 30 June 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Monday 16 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Kelso High School, Kelso Sunday 19 August 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 31 August 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 1 September 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts

COACHING YOUTH FOOTBALLERS LEVEL TWO This 12-hour course is designed to provide youth coaches with ideas on the key issues involved in the development of youth players. It takes account of individual skill development in a variety of game related situations. Prospective coaches will be given feedback on teaching practice sessions. Applicants must have completed the Development Activities certificate course. COURSE FEE: £45.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Queens Centre, Galashiels Sunday 4 & 11 March 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Broughton High School, Edinburgh Sunday 11 & 18 March 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 20 & 27 April 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Poltonhall Recreational Ground, Bonnyrigg Friday 18 & 25 May 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Saturday 1 & 8 September 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Netherdale 3G, Galashiels Sunday 30 September & 7 October 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 12 & 19 October 10am to 4pm Jim Grant

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COACHING IN THE GAME LEVEL THREE In both Children’s and Youth Awards Structures, the 12-hour Coaching in the Game Certificate Course looks at the knowledge and understanding required to help young players appreciate concepts such as width, depth and support within the small-sided game. The course is largely practical in nature and prospective coaches are required to demonstrate the ability to coach basic strategies to young players. Applicants must have completed a Level Two course. COURSE FEE: £50.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Newbattle High School, Dalkeith Friday 9 & 16 March 2pm to 8pm Keith Wright Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Friday 13 & 20 April 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 1 & 8 June 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Netherdale 3G, Galashiels Sunday 10 & 17 June 10am to 4pm Drew Kelly Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Thursday 19 & Friday 20 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 6 & 13 October 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Saturday 13 & 20 October 10am to 4pm Walter Borthwick Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 2 & 9 November 10am to 4pm Jim Grant

BASIC CHILDREN’S AWARD LEVEL FOUR This 30-hour non-residential course is designed for coaches working with young players (5-12 years) and provides a recognised qualification for adults working in children’s football. Comprising of 2 practical components consisting of Coaching Young Footballers and Technique Development, it is a prerequisite for candidates wishing to enrol on the Level 5 Advanced Children’s Licence. Applicants must have completed the Early Touches, Coaching Young Footballers and Coaching in the Game courses. COURSE FEE: £210.00 NB. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check by Disclosure Scotland undertaken by the association. VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO... Dalkeith Campus, Midlothian Free In-Service Friday 2 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office Spartans Football Academy, Edinburgh Friday 20 April, Friday 4 & Saturday 5 10am to 4pm Scottish FA National Office & Friday 18 & Saturday 19 May

BASIC YOUTH AWARD LEVEL FOUR This 30-hour non-residential qualification assesses competence in delivering a coaching session based on the format of the Coaching Youth/ Adult Course. In addition, candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to shape a team and structure an individual programme for youth players. Applicants must have completed the Development Activities, Coaching Youth Footballers and Coaching In The Game courses. COURSE FEE: £210.00 NB. UEFA Advanced Licence holders are exempt from this award. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check by Disclosure Scotland undertaken by the association. VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh Wednesday 25 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office Free In-Service Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh Friday 7, 21 & Saturday 22 September 10am to 4pm Scottish FA National Office & Friday 5 & Saturday 6 October

NB. UEFA A Licence holders may be exempt from completing the Basic Youth Award criteria prior to attending the Scottish FA Advanced Youth Licence. This is on the understanding that the UEFA A Licence was obtained post 2003. Applications for the above courses are available on page 17. For Physical Preparation and Advanced Youth Licence information visit www.scottishfa.co.uk

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ADULT (18+) CLUB COACH LEVEL ONE This 12-hour course is open to coaches who work with adult players at amateur, junior or senior club level. The course is practical in nature and looks at the basic themes of control, passing, possession, dribbling, finishing and defending, as well as the structure of training sessions. COURSE FEE: £55.00 NB. Applicants must be aged 18 or over. VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent Thursday 3 & Friday 4 May 10am to 4pm South East Region Office Spartans Football Academy, Edinburgh Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 July 10am to 4pm South East Region Office Albyn Park, Broxburn Friday 26 October & 2 November 10am to 4pm South East Region Office

An application form for this course is available on page 15.

GOALKEEPING GOALKEEPING LEVEL ONE This 6-hour course is designed to assist coaches aged 16 or over who work with goalkeepers from children to adult. COURSE FEE: £35.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith Sunday 19 February 10am to 4pm Keith Wright Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate Friday 11 May 10am to 4pm Jim Grant Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Saturday 21 July 10am to 4pm Chris Roberts

An application form for these courses is available on page 15.

GOALKEEPING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TWO This 12-hour non-residential course is designed to further develop coaches, aged 18 years and over, who work with goalkeepers. The course is largely practical in nature and deals with topics such as shape, mobility, shot stopping and basic handling. COURSE FEE: £55.00 NB. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and must have completed Level One Goalkeeping Certificate course. VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Albyn Park, Broxburn, West Lothian Sunday 26 August & 2 September 10am to 4pm Scottish FA National Office

For information on the Goalkeeping Intermediate and the Goalkeeping Licence visit www.scottishfa.co.uk

DISABILITY COACHING FOOTBALLERS WITH A DISABILITY This 6-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise, who work with or have an interest in working with footballers with a disability. Using practical and workshop teaching methods the course is designed to give coaches an insight into best practice when delivering coaching sessions to groups of players with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. COURSE FEE: £50.00 VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... TBC TBC TBC TBC

An application form for this course is available on page 15.

For information on Adult Licence courses visit www.scottishfa.co.uk

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FUN FOURS 6, 7 & 8 years SOCCER SEVENS 9 - 12 years • March to November season • March to November season • Trophy free - festival basis • Trophy free - festival or fixture basis • Fun introduction to the game • The rules change for each group • Simple rules - children referee themselves • Retreating line at 10 years of age • Size 3 ball • Pass back rule at 11-12 years • 10minute games with maximum of 4 games • 2 or 3 periods of play with increasing time allocations • Size 4 ball for 9-12 years of age

11-A-SIDE 13 years and above • Traditional season (August to June) • Trophy football • Normal Laws of the Game and the Constitution and Rules of the SYFA • Increasing time allocation • Size 4 ball at under 13 years level

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The aim is to provide a programme of best practice aimed at coaches working with grassroots and youth players. These days are open to anyone with an interest in grassroots or youth football. Topics will vary from year to year but will be part of a specific national structure. Coaches, managers and subject specialists from professional clubs will be invited to contribute to the Regional event.

Regional Coach Development Day COURSE FEE: £10.00 (£5.00 for Quality Mark Approved clubs) VENUE/CONTENT DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Braidwood Motor Company Stadium, Almondvale, Sunday 22 April 10am to 4pm South East Region Office Livingston. Practical sessions focusing on developing young players. Q & A sessions with guest coaches NB. There are a restricted number of places available which will be allocated in order of receipt of the appropriate application form. To apply for Coach Development Days, complete the Application Form on page 15.

Regional Coach In-Service Days In-Service for Coaches/Clubs from your Local Authority Area. COURSE/VENUE DATE TIME APPLY TO.... Hearts Academy, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh Saturday 25 February 12noon to 4pm South East Region Office 4v4 & 7v7 Hampden Park, Glasgow Sunday 26 February 9.30am to 3.45pm South East Region Office National Scottish FA Quality Mark Coach Co-ordinators Conference Dalkeith Campus, Midlothian Friday 2 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office Children’s Award In-Service Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh Monday 18 June 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office Pre-season training sessions Netherdale 3G, Scottish Borders Friday 13 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office Pre-season training sessions Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh Wednesday 25 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office Youth Award In-Service Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh Monday 13 August 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office 11v11 Venue TBC, West Lothian Wednesday 15 August 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office 11v11 Netherdale 3G, Scottish Borders Friday 17 August 6.30pm to 8.30pm South East Region Office 11v11

All Regional Coach In-Service Days are free. Contributors and content will be announced on www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast

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IS YOUR CLUB INTERESTED IN... • Becoming more successful on and off the park? • Raising its profile at local and national level? • Resources to increase Coach Education and First Aid? • Visits by Scottish FA coaches & staff to develop young players and volunteers?

If the answer to any of the above questions is ‘YES’ then join the growing number of clubs who are committed to partnership working with the Scottish FA and are now reaping the rewards of the - QUALITY MARK AWARD

For further information please contact: David Sheldon, Club Development Manager Tel: 07827 082 667 or email [email protected]

10 www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast CLUB DEVELOPMENT Congratulations to the Scottish FA South East Region’s Quality Mark Clubs!

CLUB/SCHOOL QUALITY MARK LEVEL CLUB/SCHOOL QUALITY MARK LEVEL

Blackburn United FC Community Fernieside FC Standard Boroughmuir Thistle Community Gala Fairydean FC Standard Broxburn Athletic FC Community Greenlaw FC Standard Currie Star FC Community Hawick FC Standard Dunbar United Colts FC Community Hunterfield BC Standard Haddington Athletic FC Community Joppa United FC Standard Hutchison Vale FC Community Kelso FC Standard Leith Athletic FC Community Lauderdale FC Standard Linlithgow Rose CFC Community Leithen Vale FC Standard Loanhead Miners YFC Community Liberton United FC Standard Murieston United FC Community Lochend BC Standard Spartans FC Community Melrose FC Standard Whitburn FCA Community Musselburgh Windsor FC Standard Arniston Rangers BC Development Newlands CFC Standard Bathgate Rose FC Development North Berwick Colts FC Standard Beeslack Thistle FC Development Peebles FC Standard Bonnyrigg Rose FC Development Pencaitland Youth FC Standard Edina Hibs FC Development Penicuiuk Youth FC Standard Edinburgh City FC Development Preston Athletic FC Standard Edinburgh United FC Development Pumpherston United FC Standard Gala Dean Juniors FC Development Redhall Star YFC Standard Heart of Midlothian G & W FC Development Salvesen FC Standard Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC Development Selkirk FC Standard Lasswade Thistle FC Development Seton BC Standard Livigston Hearts CFC Development Tweedbank FC Standard Musselburgh Youngstars FC Development Tynecastle FC Standard North Merchiston FC Development Whitehall Welfare FC Standard Polbeth United CFC Development Star A CYP Development TESTIMONIALS Tranent Colts FC Development AC Oxgangs FC Standard “We are extremely proud to hold the highest level of Scottish Ancrum FC Standard FA Quality Mark Awards. This gives the club a strong sense Armadale Sports Club Standard of achievement, that everyone from coaches to players have Broughton FC Standard been striving for and helps to bind the club together” Chirnside FC Standard Cockenzie Star FC Standard Peter Frame, Loanhead Miners YFC Coldstream FC Standard Craigroyston FC Standard Craigshill Thistle FC Standard Cramond FC Standard Dunedin FC Standard Earlston FC Standard Easthouses FC Standard Edinburgh Red Lions FC Standard Edinburgh South FC Standard Eskmill FC Standard Eyemouth FC Standard Fauldhouse Foxes FC Standard

Why get involved? Clubs involved in the Scottish FA Quality Mark programme have shown a considerable level of growth demonstrated by an increase in their playing membership and the number of volunteers involved with the club.

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Child Protection COURSE FEE: £25.00 (free for Quality Mark clubs subject to approval). VENUE DATE TIME COURSE Mary Erskine School, Edinburgh Tuesday 19 January 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children* Mary Erskine School, Edinburgh Wednesday 22 February 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children* Dunbar Grammar School, Dunbar Wednesday 28 March 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children** Abigny Sports Centre, Haddington Thursday 26 April 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children** Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh Wednesday 23 May 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children* Meadowmill Sporets Centre, Tranent Wednesday 13 June 6pm to 9pm In Safe Hands (Level 2)** Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh Tuesday 24 July 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children* Kelso High School, Kelso Tuesday 14 August 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children*** Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh Wednesday 26 September 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children* Peebles High School, Peebles Tuesday 23 October 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children*** Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh Wednesday 21 November 6pm to 9pm In Safe Hands (Level 2)**** Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh Wednesday 12 December 6pm to 9pm Safeguarding & Protecting Children* Apply to: * Gavin Mccrae 0131 458 2180 / ** Gwen Stewart 01875 615 303 / *** Mark Forsyth 01896 756 274 / **** South East Region Office 1031 667 8245

If your Club would like to get involved or would like more information on the Scottish FA Quality Mark programme, please contact: David Sheldon, Club Development Manager, Tel: 0131 667 8245, Email: [email protected]

Football Forums As part of the development of our National game, the South East Region Football Partnership host Football Development Club Forums in each of the five local authorities. The Forums provide an opportunity for all club representatives to discuss a number of topics with council officers, Scottish FA staff and other football clubs within the Region. A number of topics are discussed including Coach education, Facilities, Funding, Player, Coach and Club Development. For information on your next forum, please visit www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast REFEREEING Think you’ve got what it takes to referee at the very top level? Then we want you to join our team! Scotland’s referee associations are always on the lookout for new recruits to service the game at all levels. A variety of classes take place throughout the year and continuous coaching is given at all levels.

If you are interested, please contact one of the associations near you. It could be the start of something amazing! EDINBURGH & DISTRICT Graeme Leslie 68 Baird’s Way, Bonnyrigg EH19 3NT Tel: (Mobile) 07779 330 606 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.edinburghrefs.com

or visit: scottishfa.co.uk and select - Inside Football / Referee / Be a referee

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Check out the new downloadable coaching online resource from the Scottish FA... A NEW resource for all football coaches with activities to now enable you to guide all players, irrespective of age or ability, with quality sessions at the click of a mouse. FOR EVERY COACH • FOR EVERY PLAYER Visit... www.scottishfa.co.uk/developingtalent and select the appropriate stage to find relevant material for your age range Please fully complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to the appropriate co-ordinator (including the relevant course fee). You may photocopy the form or cut out and send this page. For details of return address, refer to the contacts on the back page of this document. APPLICATION FORM A refund will be provided if the course is fully subscribed.

Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms other (please specify) ...... (please tick) Surname ...... Forname ...... Date of Birth ...... Address ...... Street ...... Town...... Postcode ...... Tel: (home) ...... (daytime) ...... (mobile) ...... Email ...... Nationality ...... Ethnic Origin ......

Club/School ...... Quality Mark Approved (please tick if applicable)

Age Range ...... No. of Boys/Girls ...... (A copy of QM Approval letter must be enclosed for verification)

Please provide details of any previous SFA courses attended. (Level 4 applicants please remember to include copies of your Levels 1, 2 & 3 certificates.) ...... Please provide details of any medical conditions, disabilities, dietry requirements or specific needs ......

Courses for Coaches working with Children (5 to 12 years) please tick the relevant box(es)

Level 1 Early Touches Venue ...... Date ...... Level 2 Coaching Young Footballers Venue ...... Date ...... Level 3 Coaching in the Game Venue ...... Date ...... Level 4 Basic Children’s Award Venue ...... Date ...... *Applicants for Level 4 courses must provide copies of their level one, two and three course certificates when applying.

Courses for Coaches working with Youth Footballers (12 to 18 years) please tick the relevant box(es)

Level 1 Development Activities Venue ...... Date ...... Level 2 Coaching Youth Footballers Venue ...... Date ...... Level 3 Coaching in the Game Venue ...... Date ...... Level 4 Basic Youth Award Venue ...... Date ...... *Applicants for Level 4 courses must provide copies of their level one, two and three course certificates when applying.

Adult, Goalkeeping and Specialist please tick the relevant box(es)

Adult Club Coach Venue ...... Date ...... Goalkeeping Venue ...... Date ...... Goalkeeping Intermediate Venue ...... Date ...... Coaching Footballers with Disabilities Venue ...... Date ......

To apply for a course please complete the Application form and send it with the appropriate payment to the Local Authority running the course. Cheques should be made payable to the appropriate local authority. The addresses for Local Authorities can be found on page 17. Applications for Level 4, Goalkeeping Intermediate, or Coaching Footballers with a Disability course should be sent to Hampden Park (address on page 17). Cheques for these courses should be made payable to ‘Scottish FA’

Scottish FA South East Region Workshops, In-service’s & Conference Events please complete as appropriate

Workshop ...... Venue ...... Date ...... Workshop ...... Venue ...... Date ...... Workshop ...... Venue ...... Date ...... Workshop ...... Venue ...... Date ......

To apply for South East Region Workshop or Conference Events please complete the Application form and send it to Scottish FA South East Region Office. (address on page 17) Cheques for these courses should be made payable to ‘Scottish FA’

Signed ...... Date ...... If fees are being paid by a third party please provide details below:- Name of Third Party ...... Authorised Third Party Signatory (Print Name) ...... (Signature) ...... Third Party Address ...... Postcode ...... Contact Tel. No...... Purchase Order No. (if applicable) ......

NB. If applying for more than one course and from different authorities, please complete separate forms for each authority. From time to time, photographs and video footage may be taken during events/courses for promotional purposes. If you have any objection to this, please inform us in writing. DATA PROTECTION ACT: Your information will be used by the Scottish Football Association to maintain and update course attendance records and may be used to inform you of future events/opportunities. If you do not wish to receive such information, please tick this box VOLUNTEERING: The Scottish FA is seeking to recruit volunteers into the game. If you are interested in receiving information regarding volunteering opportunities from the Scottish FA or Scottish FA Quality Mark clubs/schools, please tick this box

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David Drummond - Scottish FA Regional Manager (South East Region) Tel: 0131 667 8245. Mob: 07918 192 672 Email: [email protected]

Aidan Forbes Chris Smith Office & Events Co-ordinator Player & Coach Development Officer Tel: 0131 667 8245 Tel: 0131 667 8245 Email: [email protected] Mob: 07841 569 806 Email: [email protected]

David Sheldon Karen McConnell Club Development Manager Club Development Officer Tel: 0131 667 8245 Girls’ & Women’s Football Mob: 07827 082 667 Tel: 0131 667 8245 Email: [email protected] Mob: 07506 461 801 Email: [email protected]

Contact address for all above: Scottish FA South East Region, McArthur Pavilion, Peffermill Playing Fields, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh EH16 5LL.

East Lothian Scottish Borders Walter Borthwick Drew Kelly Scottish FA Football Development Officer Scottish FA Football Development Officer Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent EH33 1LZ. Scottish Borders Council, Sports Development Unit, 3 Tel: 01875 619 065 Fax: 01875 614 602 John Street, Galashiels TD1 3JX. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01896 756 274 Fax: 01896 759 716 (Cheques made payable to ‘East Lothian Council’) Email: [email protected] (Cheques made payable to ‘Borders Sport & Leisure Trust’) West Lothian Jim Grant Edinburgh Scottish FA Football Development Officer, Chris Roberts 19/21 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 Scottish FA Football Development Officer 4PJ City of Edinburgh Council, Forrester High School, Tel: 07769 928 343 Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh EH12 9AE. Email: [email protected] Tel: 07776 227 228 (Cheques made payable to ‘West Lothian Council’) Email: [email protected] (Cheques made payable to ‘City of Edinburgh Council’) Midlothian Keith Wright Alan White Scottish FA Football Development Officer, Scottish FA Community Coach Dundas Buildings, 62A Polton Street, Heart of Midlothian Football Club Bonnyrigg EH19 3YD. Tynecastle Stadium, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2NL. Tel: 0131 561 6511 Fax: 0131 654 2797 Tel: 0131 200 7265 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (Cheques made payable to ‘Midlothian Council’) (Cheques made payable to ‘Big Hearts Community Trust’)

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LIVE IT PLAY IT LOVE IT For Licence Level coaching and Physical Preparation please contact: The Scottish FA, Football Development Department, Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9AY. Email: [email protected]

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Coach Development Diary (January-June 2012) LIVE IT PLAY IT LOVE IT Date Course Venue Page JANUARY • Saturday 14 January Early Touches Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith (indoor) 4 • Sunday 15 January Early Touches Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 4 • Thursday 19 January Safeguarding & Protecting Children Mary Erskine School, Edinburgh 12 • Sunday 22 January Early Touches Queens Centre, Galashiels 5 • Sunday 29 January Development Activities Queens Centre, Galashiels 4 FEBUARY • Friday 3 February Early Touches Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 4 • Saturday 4 February Early Touches Broughton High School, Edinburgh 4 • Saturday 4 & 18 February Coaching Young Footballers Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith (indoor) 4 • Saturday 11 & 18 February Coaching Young Footballers Broughton High School, Edinburgh 4 • Sunday 12 & 26 February Coaching Young Footballers Queens Centre, Galashiels 4 • Sunday 19 February Goalkeeping Level 1 Dalkeith Campus, Dalkeith 7 • Wednesday 22 February Safeguarding & Protecting Children Mary Erskine School, Edinburgh 12 • Friday 24 February Development Activities Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 5 • Saturday 25 February Regional In-Service Hearts Academy, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh 9 • Sunday 26 February Regional In-Service Hampden Park, Glasgow 9 MARCH • Friday 2 March In-Service (Children’s Award) Dalkeith Campus, Midlothian 6 & 9 • Sunday 4 March Development Activities Broughton High School, Edinburgh 5 • Sunday 4 & 11 March Coaching Young Footballers Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 4 • Sunday 4 & 11 March Coaching Youth Footballers Queens Centre, Galashiels 5 •• Friday 9 & 16 March Coaching in the Game Newbattle High School, Dalkeith 6 • Sunday 11 & 18 March Coaching Youth Footballers Broughton High School, Edinburgh 5 • Friday 23 & 30 March Coaching Young Footballers Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 4 • Saturday 24 March Early Touches (Female Coaches Only) Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh 4 • Wednesday 28 March Safeguarding & Protecting Children Dunbar Grammar School, Dunbar 12 • Saturday 31 March Development Activities (Female Coaches Only) Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh 5 APRIL •• Friday 13 & 20 April Coaching in the Game Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 6 • Friday 20 & 27 April Coaching Youth Footballers Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 5 Friday 20 April, Friday 4, Saturday 5 Children’s Award Spartans Football Academy, Edinburgh 6 • Friday 18 & Saturday 19 May Sunday 22 April Regional Coach Development Day Braidwood Motor Company Stadium, Almondvale, 9 • Livingston • Thursday 26 April Safeguarding & Protecting Children Abigny Sports Centre, Haddington 12 MAY • Thursday 3 & Friday 4 May Adult Club Coach Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 7 • Friday 11 May Development Activities Newbattle High School, Dalkeith 5 • Friday 11 May Goalkeeping Level 1 Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 7 • Friday 18 & 25 May Coaching Youth Footballers Poltonhall Recreational Ground, Bonnyrigg 5 • Wednesday 23 May Safeguarding & Protecting Children Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh 12 • Friday 25 May Early Touches Tynecastle Stadium 4 JUNE • Friday 1 June Development Activities Tynecastle Stadium 5 •• Friday 1 & 8 June Coaching in the Game Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 6 •• Sunday 10 & 17 June Coaching in the Game Netherdale 3G, Galashiels 6 • Wednesday 13 June In Safe Hands Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 12 • Monday 18 June Regional In-Service (Pre-Season Train.) Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 9 • Saturday 30 June Development Activities Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 5

• Children’s Pathway • Youth Pathway • Specialist & AdultCourses • Quality Mark Workshops • Regional & Area Coach Development Days

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Coach Development Diary (July-December 2012) LIVE IT PLAY IT LOVE IT Date Course Venue Page JULY • Friday 6 July Early Touches Ladywood Leisure Centre, Penicuik 4 • Tuesday 10 July Early Touches Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 4 • Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July Coaching Young Footballers Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 4 • Friday 13 July Regional In-Service (Pre-Season Train.) Netherdale 3G, Scottish Borders 9 • Monday 16 July Development Activities Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 5 • Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 July Coaching Youth Footballers Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 5 •• Thursday 19 & Friday 20 July Coaching in the Game Mrggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 6 • Saturday 21 July Goalkeeping Level 1 Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 7 • Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 July Adult Club Coach Spartans Football Academy, Edinburgh 7 • Tuesday 24 July Safeguarding & Protecting Children Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh 12 • Wednesday 25 July In-Service (Youth Award) Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh 6 & 9 AUGUST • Monday 13 August Regional In-Service (11v11) Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh 9 • Tuesday 14 August Safeguarding & Protecting Children Kelso High School, Kelso 12 • Wednesday 15 August Regional In-Service (11v11) West Lothian 9 • Friday 17 August Regional In-Service (11v11) Netherdale 3G 9 • Sunday 19 August Development Activities Kelso High School, Kelso 5 • Friday 24 August Early Touches Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 4 • Sunday 26 August Early Touches Kelso High School, Kelso 4 • Friday 31 August Development Activities Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 5 • Sunday 26 August & 2 September Goalkeeping Level 2 Albyn Park, Broxburn, West Lothian 7 SEPTEMBER • Saturday 1 September Early Touches Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 4 • Saturday 1 September Development Activities Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 5 • Saturday 1 & 8 September Coaching Youth Footballers Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 5 Friday 7, 21 & Saturday 22 September Youth Award Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh 6 • & Friday 5 & Saturday 6 october • Friday 14 & 21 September Coaching Young Footballers Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 4 • Sunday 16 & 23 September Coaching Young Footballers Earlston High School, Earlston 4 • Wednesday 26 September Safeguarding & Protecting Children Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh 12 • Sunday 30 September & 7 October Coaching Youth Footballers Netherdale 3G, Galashiels 5 OCTOBER •• Saturday 6 & 13 October Coaching in the Game Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh 6 • Friday 12 & 19 October Coaching Youth Footballers Bathgate Sports Centre, Bathgate 5 •• Saturday 13 & 20 October Coaching in the Game Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent 6 • Tuesday 23 October Safeguarding & Protecting Children Peebles High School, Peebles 12 • Friday 26 October & 2 November Adult Club Coach Albyn Park, Broxburn 7 NOVEMBER •• Friday 2 & 9 November Coaching in the Game Bathgate Sports Complex, Bathgate 6 • Wednesday 21 November In Safe Hands Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh 12 DECEMBER • Wednesday 12 December Safeguarding & Protecting Children Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh 12

• Children’s Pathway • Youth Pathway • Specialist & AdultCourses • Quality Mark Workshops • Regional & Area Coach Development Days

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