Spennymoor Town F.C. Youth Strategy Document July 2016

Spennymoor Town Football Club Academy Board Academy Management Team First Team Board First Team Management

Spennymoor Town Football Academy DNA Who we are The Player FA Charter Standard Community club Ambassadors for the local community Provide football for ALL – inclusive Provide opportunities to progress in the game Give players a sense of identity and belonging We follow the FA Respect Initiatives Confident Decision maker Receptive Passionate Respectful to all Be a good role model and example to all Have high aspirations Player:- Using appraisal system Training Recruitment Positive challenging environment Reward and recognition of achievement Parents:- Communication – social media and local press Child Welfare Officer Honesty Coaches:- Meetings CPD – provided by the FA and Spennymoor Town Coaches Packs FA Support Coaching qualifications How We Coach How We Play Strive for excellence In an environment that is safe and supportive, planned and controlled, fun, enthusiastic and positive Qualified licensed coaches at all levels Inclusive of all abilities Knowing the strengths and characteristics of ALL players Differentiated Without fear – in a positive and caring environment In a fun and challenging environment that allows players to express themselves both technically and personally Without pressure With a sense of identity

Spennymoor Town F.C Youth Strategy Vision # 1 Non League football youth system in the North East Objective To provide football opportunities for all children in Spennymoor area Scope # 1 choice for all children from ages 3-18 in local area Professional coaching Top class facilities Financially self sufficient Community Engagement As defined by the Win Strategy… Vision What we want to be Strategy Our competitive game plan (objective, scope, advantage) Competitive Advantage Teams at all age groups Local media coverage Girls football at all age groups First team mascots / ball boys / girls All coaches qualified to level 2 Coaching structure Specialist coaching (Goal keeper etc.) Training facilities Top class pitches Professional kit Winter training facilities Physio available Team subscriptions Fundraising events Sponsorships Grants Awareness Engagement Contribution Spennymoor Town F.C. Code of Conduct

Spennymoor Town F.C Youth Strategy Vision # 1 Non League football Youth system in the North East Objective To provide football opportunities for all children in Spennymoor area Scope # 1 choice for all children from ages 3-18 in local area Competitive Advantage Teams at all age groups Local media coverage Girls football at all age groups First team mascots / ball boys / girls As defined by the Win Strategy… Vision What we want to be Strategy Our competitive game plan (objective, scope, advantage) Initiatives Pre small sided Small sided 9 aside 11 aside Mentors for each group Links with BBC Links with ITV Local Press / Radio Social media platform School visits Open days Trials Link with Durham / Sunderland Ladies Rota for teams that are interested Half time mention Train on pitch Photo with first team Spennymoor Town F.C. Code of Conduct

Spennymoor Town F.C Youth Strategy # 1 Non League football Youth system in the North East Vision Competitive Advantage All coaches qualified to level 2 Coaching structure Specialist coaching (Goal keeper etc.) Initiatives Small sided 9 a side 11 a side Mentors available for all coaches Goal keeping coaching Mentors also trained to deliver coaching methods Scope Professional coaching Objective To provide football opportunities for all children in Spennymoor area Spennymoor Town F.C. Code of Conduct As defined by the Win Strategy… Vision What we want to be Strategy Our competitive game plan (objective, scope, advantage) Coaching Badge training education available Child welfare training First aid training

Spennymoor Town F.C Youth Strategy Vision # 1 Non League football Youth system in the North East Objective To provide football opportunities for all children in Spennymoor area Scope Top class facilities Competitive Advantage Training facilities Top class pitches Professional kit Winter training facilities As defined by the Win Strategy… Vision What we want to be Strategy Our competitive game plan (objective, scope, advantage) Initiatives Training equipment provided Education on football available Small sided 9 a side Full size pitches All pitches marked out corner flags and nets All pitches maintained Strips provided Training clothing provided Replaced to match first team kit on a regular basis Indoor and outdoor all weather pitches provided Spennymoor Town F.C. Code of Conduct

Spennymoor Town F.C Youth Strategy Vision # 1 Non League football Youth system in the North East Objective To provide football opportunities for all children in Spennymoor area Scope Financially self sufficient Competitive Advantage Team subscriptions Fundraising events Sponsorships Grants As defined by the Win Strategy… Vision What we want to be Strategy Our competitive game plan (objective, scope, advantage) Initiatives All team members regular contribution Tracking systems in place with bank Sportsman’s dinners Race nights Sub committee Possible local industry Signage Match sponsors Team or Player sponsors Local exploration National exploration European exploration Spennymoor Town F.C. Code of Conduct Rev 4 – July 2016

Spennymoor Town F.C Youth Strategy Vision # 1 Non League football Youth system in the North East Objective To provide football opportunities for all children in Spennymoor area Scope Community Engagement Competitive Advantage Breadth of Knowledge & Contacts Sporting Community Leadership Local Government Coaching Resource As defined by the Win Strategy… Vision What we want to be Strategy Our competitive game plan (objective, scope, advantage) Initiatives Local Council support schemes Local School initiatives Local sports clubs affiliations Utilisation of resources Council agenda Awards and recognition events Media coverage Best in Class awareness Strength and depth knowledge & education Spennymoor Town F.C. Code of Conduct Rev 4 – July 2016

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