Fife Coaching Academy

Game within the child

                  NEW AWARD FOR LOMOND COLTS

 

 Lomond Colts will apply for the SFA COMMUNITY AWARD this year.

The addition of an Adult team combined with our Girls teams will see the Club achieve the TOP AWARD from the SFA.

   

John Cooper being presented with the level 2 Development Quality Mark Award

In Dundee in November 2008.

(L) Gordon Wallace Dundee F.C.(R) Dundee Utd & Scotland Scott Robertson

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Lomond Colts were formed in September 2006, the club developed through the philosophy of participation for all, regardless of ability.

As some children dont make the "First Team", or are always on the bench, or worse left out altogether, we as a club made the decision to allow all to participate.

Our philosophy is to have FUN, and pay no attention to any competative scores.

10 children means a new team. Children playing every week.

With the support of the Lomond Centre we integrated a coaching programme for children from as early as three up to under 15 level.

Our classes have grown, with over 331 children a week going through the programme.

The success of our programme can be measured, in that in such a short period we as a club have been awarded a Scottish Football Association Quality Mark.

Photo:- Dave Honeyman SFA Development Officer, John Cooper Lomond Colts(FCA), Mark Munro, East Region Manager SFA.

We are full  members of a number of organisations, Volunteer Scotland, Youth First, CRBS, Scottish Youth Football Association,  Show Racism The Red Card (Scotland)

 & Sports Leaders Awards.

We saw two coaches from Holland  from the very successful "Voetbalschooltechnique" travel to Glenrothes to coach our under 15's. This link will be strengthened with coaches travelling over to Holland this year..

Our coaching staff now stands at 20 SFA Qualified Coaches.

The summer months saw our coaching staff undertake a number of SFA Coaching Certificates, with  coaches being qualified up to SFA level Three.

Please note that this is OUR CLUB, and its success is down to the work of the parents, children & coaches to make us a GREAT CLUB.

Fife Coaching Academy & lomond Colts are always looking for new players & coaches. If you feel that we are a community club with the childrens best interest at heart then come along to training and speak to the staff or email, johnfca@hotmail.co.uk

  

Standard Award

Achieved Year 1 2007

The focus at Standard Award is to ensure that basic club operating standards are in place. Putting basic criteria in place will make for a more robust and sustainable club structure. Participating clubs should consist of one or more teams.

By establishing a basic club structure, the Scottish FA will continue to work with clubs who wish to grow to "Development Club" status. This Standard Award is also aimed at those Clubs who cannot grow their club due to geography or demographics but where quality of football provision is clearly demonstrable. An example of this Criteria to be adopted before the Development Quality Mark can be awarded:

DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Achieved year 2 2008

CriteriaDevelopment
Minimum number of teamsFour or more teams at four age groups
MANAGEMENT
Roles & responsibilities for committee office bearersSFA Quality Mark Tick
Record of all official MeetingsSFA Quality Mark Tick
Volunteer job descriptionsSFA Quality Mark Tick
Volunteer OfficerSFA Quality Mark Tick
Organisational StructureN/A
ConstitutionSFA Quality Mark Tick
ADMINISTRATION
Affiliation to Appropriate Governing BodySFA Quality Mark Tick
Affiliated to Local Sports CouncilSFA Quality Mark Tick Desirable
Bank AccountSFA Quality Mark Tick
Appropriate InsuranceSFA Quality Mark Tick
PLAYER & COACH DEVELOPMENT
Coach CoordinatorSFA Quality Mark Tick Desirable
Coach QualificationPer Team: At least one coach to have attained Level 3 Children/Youth certification
Remaining coaches to have attained Level 1 Children/Youth certification

Per Club: At least one coach to have attained the Goalkeeping certificate
Minimum Equipment
(Per Team)
One ball: one player
One set marker cones
One set training bibs
One first-aid kit
Minimum Coach: Player RatioChildren 1: 10
Youth/Adult 1: 20
Minimum Coaching: Game RatioOne Coaching Session: One Game
PLANNINGEssential For Development Level
Football Development Plan to include:Two Year
1. Coach DevelopmentSFA Quality Mark Tick
2. Volunteer Recruitment / DevelopmentSFA Quality Mark Tick
3. Player Recruitment / DevelopmentSFA Quality Mark Tick
4. Season scheduleSFA Quality Mark Tick
5. Links with Clubs/SchoolsSFA Quality Mark Tick
WELFARE
Adopt a child protection policySFA Quality Mark Tick
Player Welfare OfficerSFA Quality Mark Tick
All volunteers Disclosure CheckedSFA Quality Mark Tick
Health & Safety Policy

SFA Quality Mark Tick If applicable (i.e. Own or leased facility)

Safety checklist - Risk assessment carried out

SFA Quality Mark Tick

Codes of ConductSFA Quality Mark Tick
Qualified First- Aider(s)One per Team