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Henry McLeish’s Review of Scottish Football
Part One: Grassroots, Recreation and Youth Development
Today, Henry McLeish presents the first part of his Review of Scottish Football. The review was commissioned in May last year and since then the former First Minister has explored the game’s grassroots - the foundation on which football is built in this country.
He asks a series of searching questions and draws significant conclusions that will have a dramatic impact on the game in this country. The report contains evidence on the true state of Scottish football; an assessment of the problems, issues and challenges; and makes recommendations on implementing the strategy needed for improvement.
Henry McLeish: “I have been greatly encouraged by the strength of feeling and diversity of opinion encountered during the process of producing this report. I hope that the recommendations will strike a chord with football fans throughout the country.
“I am grateful to the Scottish FA for demonstrating their willingness to implement some key recommendations and I would like to thank the Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League for their invaluable input, along with everyone else who contributed to a review I hope will shape a brighter future for Scottish football.”
George Peat, Scottish FA President: “I would like to thank Henry McLeish for dedicating his time to publishing part one of his Review of Scottish Football. The Scottish FA realises the importance of improving the overall football landscape in this country.
“With Henry’s guidance, we will help drive the implementation of key recommendations outlined to enhance the standard of our national game.”
Key recommendations overleaf
Key recommendations (Indexed)
• Appointment of a Performance Director (13)
• SFA/SPL/SFL to work more closely and effectively together (25)
• £400m facilities improvement scheme (47)
• Duty of care and jurisdiction for Scottish FA to coach children from the age of five (2)
• More coherence, focus, co-ordination and direction from the Scottish FA (6)
• Opening of school estates and improvement in council plans (39/43)
• Summer football calendar adopted at youth level (1)
• Create at least 20 Schools of Football and increase participation to 10,000 hours of football (18/9)
• Establish a Golden Pathway, with heavier emphasis on elite (29)
• Harmonise and redefine the work of the regions (17)
• More strategic approach to professional/amateur structure (22)
• Professional clubs, Highland League, South of Scotland and East of Scotland to play larger role in developing the game (49)
• Expanded remit for Scottish Football Partnership (52)
• Implementation of Physical Literacy programme as part of a national revolution in sport and fitness (32/33)
For further details contact:
Darryl Broadfoot, Head of Communications, Scottish FA
Email: darryl.broadfoot@scottishfa.co.uk
Tel: 07803 970314
Part One: Grassroots, Recreation and Youth Development
Today, Henry McLeish presents the first part of his Review of Scottish Football. The review was commissioned in May last year and since then the former First Minister has explored the game’s grassroots - the foundation on which football is built in this country.
He asks a series of searching questions and draws significant conclusions that will have a dramatic impact on the game in this country. The report contains evidence on the true state of Scottish football; an assessment of the problems, issues and challenges; and makes recommendations on implementing the strategy needed for improvement.
Henry McLeish: “I have been greatly encouraged by the strength of feeling and diversity of opinion encountered during the process of producing this report. I hope that the recommendations will strike a chord with football fans throughout the country.
“I am grateful to the Scottish FA for demonstrating their willingness to implement some key recommendations and I would like to thank the Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League for their invaluable input, along with everyone else who contributed to a review I hope will shape a brighter future for Scottish football.”
George Peat, Scottish FA President: “I would like to thank Henry McLeish for dedicating his time to publishing part one of his Review of Scottish Football. The Scottish FA realises the importance of improving the overall football landscape in this country.
“With Henry’s guidance, we will help drive the implementation of key recommendations outlined to enhance the standard of our national game.”
Key recommendations overleaf
Key recommendations (Indexed)
• Appointment of a Performance Director (13)
• SFA/SPL/SFL to work more closely and effectively together (25)
• £400m facilities improvement scheme (47)
• Duty of care and jurisdiction for Scottish FA to coach children from the age of five (2)
• More coherence, focus, co-ordination and direction from the Scottish FA (6)
• Opening of school estates and improvement in council plans (39/43)
• Summer football calendar adopted at youth level (1)
• Create at least 20 Schools of Football and increase participation to 10,000 hours of football (18/9)
• Establish a Golden Pathway, with heavier emphasis on elite (29)
• Harmonise and redefine the work of the regions (17)
• More strategic approach to professional/amateur structure (22)
• Professional clubs, Highland League, South of Scotland and East of Scotland to play larger role in developing the game (49)
• Expanded remit for Scottish Football Partnership (52)
• Implementation of Physical Literacy programme as part of a national revolution in sport and fitness (32/33)
For further details contact:
Darryl Broadfoot, Head of Communications, Scottish FA
Email: darryl.broadfoot@scottishfa.co.uk
Tel: 07803 970314
That'll give you something to talk about as you're cruising down the Fjords next week.
I'm a fan of this one anyway...
• Summer football calendar adopted at youth level (1)
Please, please,please,please etc etc
I'm a fan of this one anyway...
• Summer football calendar adopted at youth level (1)
Please, please,please,please etc etc
its already done mate. As of 2011 its summer football from age 13 downwards. It is a March to November season.
Glad to hear that. No more training or matches in the snow driven wind can only keep the kids interested and stop them choosing x-box's etc instead.
Keeps mum's and dad's happy aswell :)
Keeps mum's and dad's happy aswell :)
this one's to you rtg mate
i think alot of the fun is taken out of it by actually coaching kids as young as 7 etc , surely at that age its better to just let thwm run about like maniacs and anjoy themself ?
i think it was neil lennon who said it in the papers yesterday , and its the first thing ive ever agreed with him on lol
i think alot of the fun is taken out of it by actually coaching kids as young as 7 etc , surely at that age its better to just let thwm run about like maniacs and anjoy themself ?
i think it was neil lennon who said it in the papers yesterday , and its the first thing ive ever agreed with him on lol
Disagree matey.
My 8 year old (nearly 9) just started playing last summer and it's easy to see that he is a bit behind the other lads in his team. He went to an sfa coaching school when he was 5 and got bored so he quit, the other boys kept going and there's a big difference between them all now.
My youngest recently turned 4 and went to his first training session yesterday, at his own request I hasten to add, no pressure from me (that's important) with AM soccer schools and he absolutely loved it.
The kids were all having fun, even when the coach had them dribbling around cones etc some of them just did their own thing, usually running up the hall and banging the ball into the net but the coach never stopped them, just gently coaxed them into trying what they were supposed to be doing so fun was still had by all.
Lennon actually contradicted himself in that report, one minute he's against academies then the next he says that if we want them we should build them. :/
My 8 year old (nearly 9) just started playing last summer and it's easy to see that he is a bit behind the other lads in his team. He went to an sfa coaching school when he was 5 and got bored so he quit, the other boys kept going and there's a big difference between them all now.
My youngest recently turned 4 and went to his first training session yesterday, at his own request I hasten to add, no pressure from me (that's important) with AM soccer schools and he absolutely loved it.
The kids were all having fun, even when the coach had them dribbling around cones etc some of them just did their own thing, usually running up the hall and banging the ball into the net but the coach never stopped them, just gently coaxed them into trying what they were supposed to be doing so fun was still had by all.
Lennon actually contradicted himself in that report, one minute he's against academies then the next he says that if we want them we should build them. :/
i shouldve worded what i said better mate
i dont disagree with coaching at all , i just meant that at a very young age i thought it would be better to let the kids have fun. i have no coaching experience and i dont know and youngsters who are coached so i was basically just wondering what someone like rtg who coaches felt about it mate
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i dont disagree with coaching at all , i just meant that at a very young age i thought it would be better to let the kids have fun. i have no coaching experience and i dont know and youngsters who are coached so i was basically just wondering what someone like rtg who coaches felt about it mate
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more technical stuff from a young age!
my wee cousin who went off to spain when he was 7 was goodish at football here playing for a wee local team.
when he returned over here aged 12 (know playing for a valencia feeder club) for a hoilday he was so technically gifted i was gobsmacked! they have a spainish version of 5-a-side which is more lyk 6-a-side on smaller pitches focusing on technical abilty, fast quick decision making and passing and good teamwork.
Do young players over here not have to play 11-a-side from like 9yrs + ? (which IMO i think is wrong)
my wee cousin who went off to spain when he was 7 was goodish at football here playing for a wee local team.
when he returned over here aged 12 (know playing for a valencia feeder club) for a hoilday he was so technically gifted i was gobsmacked! they have a spainish version of 5-a-side which is more lyk 6-a-side on smaller pitches focusing on technical abilty, fast quick decision making and passing and good teamwork.
Do young players over here not have to play 11-a-side from like 9yrs + ? (which IMO i think is wrong)
hey guys i have a quick 5 mins spare and i will quickly answer your questions.
@stevie - ALL coaches (IF they have proper coach qualifications that is) are coached to ensure that the emphasis is on fun. I cannot say for every coach of every team, but i ensure that every coach volunteering for Gartcairn are aware of this ethos. We have absolutely zero emphasis on winning - its all about participation and enjoyment.
@ Barmy - the National Player pathway is as follows:
Under 8s play fun fours (5yrs, 6yrs, 7yrs and 8yrs)
Under 12s play seven aside (9-12 yrs)
The above age groups are all "trohpy free" i.e. non-cometitive and will all now, as of 2011, play March-November seasons.
Above under 13 they play 11 aside competitive football. They play traditional August-May seasons - however this may change to summer football also.
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@stevie - ALL coaches (IF they have proper coach qualifications that is) are coached to ensure that the emphasis is on fun. I cannot say for every coach of every team, but i ensure that every coach volunteering for Gartcairn are aware of this ethos. We have absolutely zero emphasis on winning - its all about participation and enjoyment.
@ Barmy - the National Player pathway is as follows:
Under 8s play fun fours (5yrs, 6yrs, 7yrs and 8yrs)
Under 12s play seven aside (9-12 yrs)
The above age groups are all "trohpy free" i.e. non-cometitive and will all now, as of 2011, play March-November seasons.
Above under 13 they play 11 aside competitive football. They play traditional August-May seasons - however this may change to summer football also.
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