28 th salsc national seminar 2005 the youth action plan alan macnab s.f.a. project manager
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28th SALSC National Seminar 2005
The Youth Action Plan
Alan MacNab
S.F.A. Project Manager
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Agenda
Why Bother?
What is the “Youth Action Plan”
Next Steps
Questions
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Why Bother?
Country PopulationEst. Total Players
Scotland 5m 180,000Denmark 5.2m 293,000England 49m 2.25mFrance 60m 2.25mGermany 83m 6.25mNetherlands 16m 1.27mNorway 4.5m 325,000
Players As % of Pop.
3.65.64.63.87.48
7.2
FIFA Ranking
86148219636
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Areas to tackle
Not enough people playing the gameInsufficient talent at top level
Too many organisations controlling football A variety of Regional Structures
Prevalence of “one team” clubs rather than community clubsShortage of qualified coaches
Poor recruitment and retention of volunteersNumerous player pathway (7s v 11s & Trophy v non
Trophy)
Lack of strategy at national and sub-national level
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What is the Youth Action Plan?
Youth Action PlanYouth Action Plan• Quantity & Quality of young players • A 10 Year £31.1m funding package
PMP (Consultants) Report
Report commissioned by Scottish FAsupported by Sportscotland/Scottish Executive/UK Sport
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A New Approach
“By 2008 a new strong and sustainable structure will be established for the organisation, administration, planning and development of the
game, enabling:
a clear pathway for player development
increased participation and higher standards of play, coaching and officiating
Clearly directed criteria driven funding to achieve national, regional and local targets
Effective support systems training and development for coaches, players, administration and officials
Effective communication between agencies”
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Youth Action Plan Projects
Revised National Structure Regional Football Alliances
Club Development Volunteers
Player Pathway Coach Education
Registration and club licensing Talent Identification
Funding, Monitoring and Evaluation
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New Regions
6 New Regional Football Alliances
Partnership between S.F.A., Youth Football and Local Authorities
6 New Regional Managers
Local Football Development Groups
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Key Targets
2004/5 Unified Youth Initiative Programme (SPL &SFL)
2005 Small-sided football established for all primary aged school children
Establish Regional Football Alliances
2005/6 New simplified Registration System
Publish guidance criteria for Quality Mark funding
2008 300 clubs achieve the new Quality Mark
Longer Term Increase participation levels at Grass Roots by 20%Better performance by all National Teams
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Next StepsSteering Group in place
New Delivery Team in place
5 Year Change Management Plan being constructed
Regional Football Alliances & Managers
Communication Road-shows
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Questions