Bideford news June 2014 Issue | Page 39

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Neil Blackburn told us "The Club is only 3 years old and this award reflects the hard work of the 22 coaches, committee members, the players and of course the support of parents, sponsors and Councillors.

" Bideford AFCY will be developing further again next season, to include new qualified coaches, new teams, improved coaching ratios, and a new post 16 Academy Team linked with Bideford AFC Reserves.

The club has vacancies for children in current school year's 1 and 2. Contact Head Coach Pete North on 01237 478840 for more information.

(Pic Neil Blackburn)

Bideford AFC youth have been awarded the Charter Standard Development Club 2014:

Bideford AFC set for coach development

Bideford AFC Set to train up its coaches to help with their development.

Here are some of the Bideford AFC Youth Coaches who are undertaking their Youth Modules with Devon FA.

Coach Development is a vital aspect of quality provision for young people. All of our boys teams aged over age 10 will have at least a Level 2 Coach and a Level 1 coach for a squad of 16 to 20 players.

Photo Neil Blackburn