Football Development

The East Renfrewshire Football Development Programme in partnership with the Scottish Football Association was established in 1995 and continues to go from strength to strength. The aims of the programme have remained mostly unchanged from then with activities organised to encourage participation and interest in the game, not only in player participation and development, but also in areas such as coaching. The programme is designed to develop all young players irrespective of their ability, gender and age.

Presently there is over 25 SFA qualified and vetted coaches working in various programmes throughout the area, who endeavour to give everyone the opportunity to develop their skills at the appropriate rate.

The programmes on offer are:

• Summer 2006 summer programme - details can be found here along with the application form.
• McDonald School Coaching Programme
• Soccer Centres
• Girls Only Soccer Centres
• Goalkeeping Centres
• Player Development Centres
• School Holiday Courses
• Primary School Football Association
• Girls Secondary School League
• Midnight Five a Side Leagues
• Development/Regional Squads
• Coach Development Courses
• East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association

For further information on any of the above please contact:

Nicola Barbour SFA Youth Development Officer
Telephone. 0141 577 3922
E-Mail nicola.barbour@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Gary Anderson SFA Apprentice Football Development Officer-
Telephone 041 577 3928
E-Mail gary.anderson@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk