On-side Issue 01 Sept-Oct 14 | Page 11

Luke comments...

“We are extremely proud of the FC Sports philosophy and ethos which we have implemented at the Club. Established in 2009, we have come a long way in such a short space of time which can be credited to the coaching staff that we have in place. Many of our parents comment on the fantastic atmosphere which we have created at the club and how professional and friendly our coaches are. We provide opportunities for players to develop and are proud to say that for some players FC Sports has acted as a springboard for them to move into academies with professional football clubs.”

“Manchester is currently a hot-bed for football and there is lots of competition in terms of what choices players and parents have when deciding which team to play for. By creating a fun-based, safe and secure learning environment we are endeavouring to equip our young players with the skills, knowledge and understanding to ensure that they will continue to play the beautiful game after they have left FC Sports, in their adult years. Player retention, within the game, and player development are key to what we are trying to achieve at FC Sports.”

SESSION PLAN

The session plan provided, by Luke, is an Under 8’s session; the topic is Passing and Receiving. Click on the image to download