Fife Coaching Academy

 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

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

Criteria	Development
Minimum number of teams	Four or more teams at four age groups
MANAGEMENT
Roles & responsibilities for committee office bearers
Record of all official Meetings
Volunteer job descriptions
Volunteer Officer
Organisational Structure	N/A
Constitution
ADMINISTRATION
Affiliation to Appropriate Governing Body
Affiliated to Local Sports Council	Desirable
Bank Account
Appropriate Insurance
PLAYER & COACH DEVELOPMENT
Coach Coordinator	Desirable
Coach Qualification	Per 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 Ratio	Children 1: 10 Youth/Adult 1: 20
Minimum Coaching: Game Ratio	One Coaching Session: One Game
PLANNING	Essential For Development Level
Football Development Plan to include:	Two Year
1. Coach Development
2. Volunteer Recruitment / Development
3. Player Recruitment / Development
4. Season schedule
5. Links with Clubs/Schools
WELFARE
Adopt a child protection policy
Player Welfare Officer
All volunteers Disclosure Checked
Health & Safety Policy	If applicable (i.e. Own or leased facility)
Safety checklist - Risk assessment carried out
Codes of Conduct
Qualified First- Aider(s)	One per Team