Dave Scoreby & James
Lofthouse
Playing through the thirds of the field in a
small sided game
Easingwold Town AFC- Coaching Demo
The FA Future Game - Grassroots
• In 2010 The FA launched its technical guide for player
development
• Outlines a playing and coaching philosophy for both
grassroots and elite players;
• To produce technically excellent and innovative players
with exceptional decision making skills
• To train, develop, qualify and support more innovative
coaches who are excellent teachers of the game.
• Club have agreed to buy one book per age group
Important of Grassroots?
• Paul Gascoigne, Gateshead Boys, 13 yrs
• Paul Scholes, Langley Furrows, 14 yrs
• David Beckham, Brimsdown Rovers, 12 yrs
• Rio Ferdinand, Blackheath. 11yrs
• John Terry, Senrab, 11 yrs
• Steven Gerrard, Whiston Juniors, 9 yrs
• Jermaine Defoe, Senrab, 14 yrs
• Wayne Rooney, Copplehouse Boys, 9 yrs
• Tom Cleverly, Bradford Park,10 yrs
• Chris Smalling, Walderslade Boys, 14 yrs
• Phil Jagielka, Hale Barnes United, 15yrs
• Adam Johnson, Cleveland Juniors, 10 yrs
• Theo Walcott, Newbury, 11 yrs
Questions for Dave............?
Further opportunities to learn &
develop
• NRCFA courses- Level 2, Youth Award Mod 1 etc – club £
support
• FA club mentors- piloting at the moment
• FA Licensed Coaches Members Club- FREE TO JOIN
• Discounts on courses
• Free CPD events like this one
• Free content on the FA coaching App
THANKS TO DAVE