Scottish and Regional correspondence
02-03-10
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:29 PM
Subject: South East Region Coaching Conference - 28th March -Almondvale
Stadium, Livingston
> ** High Priority **
>
> Dear All,
>
> South East Region Coaching Conference - 28th March - Almondvale Stadium,
> Livingston
>
> There is now a new UEFA requirement for all Scottish FA Licence holders to
> attend 15 hours of CPD over three years. With this in mind, the South
> East Coaching Conference has been advertised to all Youth Licence holders
> in order for them to keep they're licence active. It is therefor expected
> that the conference will fill up quicker than expected and so would
> encourage all those wishing to attend to send in the application form to
> the South East Regional Office as soon as possible.
>
> Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate in
> contacting any of the Regional Staff.
>
> http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=538&newsID=5492
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
24-02-10 Coaching conference 2010 schedule and application form
> Details of the Annual Scottish FA South East Coaching Conference have
> now been confirmed, and it includes one of the most impressive guest
> coach lists yet.
>
> What: Scottish FA South East Coaching Conference
> Where: Almondvale Stadium, Livingston
> When: Sunday 28th March 2010
>
> For the full schedule and application form, please see the attached
> document.
>
> Guest coaches
>
> As in previous years, the standard of guest coach will be extremely
> high. The line-up this year includes:
>
> John Hughes, Hibernian manager
> Ricky Sbragia, former Sunderland manager and now chief scout at the
> club
> Gary Bowyer, head of youth development at Blackburn Rovers
>
> The conference is aimed at coaches working at all levels of football,
> and will include a variety of practical sessions as well as a discussion
> forum. We anticipate there will be a huge demand to attend this event
> and encourage interested coaches to book early.
>
> The cost for the day is £10 (£5 for Scottish FA Quality Mark clubs)
> with tea/coffee on arrival and lunch. All attendees will also receive a
> free gift.
>
> Please note that there are only 180 places available and places will be
> allocated on a first come first served basis.
>
> To apply, fill out the application form in the brochure on the right in
> full, and return to us at the address listed below along with full
> payment (Cheques made payable to Scottish FA):
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
>
> McArthur Pavilion
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
>
> If you have any queries please feel free to contact us on 0131 667 8245
> or email southeast@scottisfa.co.uk.
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
03-02-10 Sports Academy ApplicationSports Academy Brochure
Dear All,
Edinburgh Sports Academy 2010/11
Please find attached the City of Edinburgh Council's Sports Academy
application form and information brochure for the forthcoming academic
year, a programme designed to enhance and compliment your players
development in football.
For further information on the Academy programmes, please contact the
Project Manager as listed in the attached forms or either of the 2
Football Development Officers.
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=514
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
29-01-10 Interest Document
Dear All,
With the new 2010 Girls season less than 6 weeks away, we are very keen to
continue to develop the game at the youngest age group. Further to
previous correspondence, we would like to invite all Clubs across the
Region to take part in by-weekly games and monthly festivals at the U11
age group. Games will be 4-a-side and will be played locally every second
week with monthly regional festivals beginning at the same time as the new
girls season in March.
At this time, we ask that those Clubs who would like to take part in these
organised games to please complete the attached application form and
return to my colleague Aidan Forbes at southeast@scottishfa.co.uk by
Friday the 29th of January.
Should you have any questions on the matter, please contact any of the
regional staff on 0131 667 8245.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
06-01-10 Application form - Scottish FA SSGC
Dear All,
Scottish FA South East Region Small Sided Games Conference 2010
On behalf of everyone at the Scottish FA's South East Region may I wish you
a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2010.
This year promises to be even busier than last with our second annual small
sided games conference fast approaching on Saturday 27th February (12 noon -
4pm) at the Hearts Academy (indoors). We have managed to secure top quality
guest coaches including Scotland's Head of Youth Development, Neil
Mackintosh and Dundee United Children's Academy Manager, Ian Cathro, as well
as some sessions from Scottish FA Tutors David Sheldon and Keith Wright.
The information is attached and should you or anyone at your Club wish to
attend, please complete the attached registration form and return to the
regional office ASAP.
If you have any queries please feel free to call me or any of the regional
staff.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
01-12-09 South East Brochure
Dear Association Representative,
We are delighted to announce that the Scottish FA South East Region's Coach
Education brochure for 2010 has now been released.
2009 has been a record year in the South East of Scotland with more coaches
going through Coach Education courses than ever before as well as coach
development programmes. The 2010 Coach Education calendar is set to be even
busier with additional coach in-services programmes for potential level 4
courses, pre-season training techniques, mini kicker sessions and the
national skills challenge programme.
The brochure will be placed at www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast shortly
however in the mean time, please find a PDF copy attached for your records.
If you could communicate to your coaches through your website I would be
extremely grateful.
I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year if not before. Have a
great Christmas and an even better New Year.
Kind regards,
Mark
Mark Munro
Regional Manager South East
Scottish Football Association
Tel. 07918192672
Our Office Address is:
SFA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
Email: Mark.Munro@scottishfa.co.uk
23-11-09
7th Annual Grassroots Awards
The Annual Grassroots Awards, in conjunction with our valued partners,
McDonald’s and The Sunday Mail, is Scottish footballs chance to thank
and celebrate the wonderful efforts of people who give their valuable
time and enthusiasm to provide recreational football opportunities the
length and breadth of our country.
With over 120,000 registered players and many thousands more playing
informally, the role of the coach, administrator, referee and helper is
vital to our game.
The time commitment and passion that our huge football workforce gives
up is unquantifiable, but something the Scottish FA believes must be
recognised and celebrated.
Whether at a local club or school, youth football or adult game, boys
or girls’ football, the game needs the support of energetic and
committed people to flourish and we thank all those who provide their
time to make the game accessible for everyone.
Each week the Sunday Mail will be profiling one of our nominees, with
the winners having the chance to meet Scottish football legend and
McDonald’s Scottish Football Ambassador Kenny Dalglish at our Awards
Evening on the 21st January 2010.
Please take this opportunity to nominate someone you believe has made a
contribution to grassroots football in Scotland.
Winners will be selected from the following categories:
Youth Football
Adult Football
Disability Football
Womens/Girls Football
Team of the Year
Community Club of the Year
Please click on the link below to make your nominations:
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=1318
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
17-11-09 under 11 girls letter- 11`s interest Doc
Subject: Girls U11 Activity
Dear All,
Please find attached an application form and letter from Scottish FA
Regional Manager Mark Munro as we continue to develop girls football across
the South East region.
Should your Club be interested in moving forward with girls football at this
age group, we would be delighted if you could complete the attached
registration form and return to Aidan Forbes, South East Regional
Co-ordinator by Friday the 22nd of January.
Should you have any questions on the matter, please contact any of the
regional staff on 0131 667 8245.
Regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
11-11-09 Rearranged under 13 regional dates and information
Can you send this to the West Lothian teams at U13 confirming the
rearrangement of the trials for the February school holidays.
Thanks
Mark
Mark Munro
Regional Manager South East
Scottish Football Association
Tel. 07918192672
Our Office Address is:
SFA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
Email: Mark.Munro@scottishfa.co.uk
06-11-09 Scottish round 4 draw
Hi
Please find attached the round 4 Scottish Cup draw, could you allocate
referees where applicable. I propose sending out known ties on Monday.
Re this weekends Scottish Cup ties at age groups 1995 and 1994 only, if a
club has a player participating in the inter regional competition they may
have relief for their Scottish Cup fixture. Players must be in inter
regional games at Dundee this Saturday before relief is granted.
I hope this helps
Regards
David
David Little
National Secretary
Scottish Youth FA
Hampden Park
Glasgow G42 9BF
0141.620.4590
www.scottishyouthfa.co.uk
06-11-09 - Outstanding round 2 tiesCompleted round 3 draw
Hi
Please find results from a wet weekend, there is only 1 tie outstanding from
round 2
All round 3 matches which were drawn at the weekend will be replayed in 2
weeks time Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 November 2009, matches which did not
take place or were abandoned due to weather will be played Saturday 7 or
Sunday 8 November 2009. Ties which take place on 7 or 8 November and finish
as draws will be replayed 14 or 15 November.
I hope this helps
Regards
David
David Little
National Secretary
Scottish Youth FA
Hampden Park
Glasgow G42 9BF
0141.620.4590
www.scottishyouthfa.co.uk
05-11-09
Free Coaching Workshops – Creative Player & Futsal - application form
Please be aware that these in-service workshops are coming up over the next few weeks. The workshops are for coaches who want to further develop their coaching skills and knowledge to provide high quality coaching sessions for their clubs.
There are two key themes running throughout each workshop;
1. Developing Creative Football Players
2. Using Futsal as a tool to develop young players
Why Develop Creative Players?
Over the years Scottish football has been synonymous with exciting and creative players who get fans on the edge of their seats. Players developed naturally in a street environment which has now unfortunately been lost and as a result young players now spend less time practicing individual skills which help creative ability.
This workshop is designed to help encourage coaches to develop creative aspects of players and create more technically able performers. Within the game at whatever age and ability level, the 1v1 situation is central to a player’s development. To enable players to master these 1v1 situations from an attacking perspective, particular focus should be placed on individual technique training, because technical skill forms the foundation for tactical play.
By attending this workshop and encouraging young players to be more responsible for practicing key skills you will be able to develop more complete and technical players.
Workshops will take place on the following dates;
Friday 27th November
Queens Centre, Galashiels (Indoor Hall)
8.00pm – 9.30pm
Friday 4th December
Deans Community High School, Livingston (Indoor Hall) 7.30-9.00pm
Friday 4th December
Dalkeith Campus School (Indoor Hall)
6.30-8.00pm
To confirm your place on these free workshops please return the completed application form and send to, Aidan Forbes, SFA South East Region, Mcarthur Pavilion, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL or email southeast@scottishfa.co.uk.
Please call 0131 667 8245 if you have any queries.
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East Tel. 07827 082 667
05-11-09
Dear All,
Further to our recent meeting at Craigs Farm Pavilion to discuss the above,
can I firstly please thank you for your input into what will hopefully prove
to be an exciting time ahead for Girls Football in West Lothian.
I have attached a mapping exercice of West Lothian Schools taking part in
Scottish FA school initiatives throughout this school year. Also in the
document you will find information on who is the Active School Co-ordinator
for the Cluster of Schools in your area along with contact details.
As discussed at the meeting, we are keen to hold a 4 v 4 festival prior to
Christmas and have confirmed that this will be held as follows:
Date: 5th December 2009
Time: TBC
Venue: Almondvale Stadium, Livingston
The following Clubs have expressed an interest in participating in the event
which will help to build momentum towards playing regular fixtures as of
March 2010:
BFC Linlthgow
Livingston Hearts
Polbeth United
Broxburn Athletic
Whitburn
Craigshill Thistle
Murieston United
Armadale Sports Club
East Calder Colts
Blackburn United
I would be grateful if you could confirm your Clubs attendance at the event
no later than Wednesday the 2nd of December stating the number of players
you are likely bring along by completing the attached application form and
sending to Aidan Forbes (southeast@scottishfa.co.uk).
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate in
contacting Aidan or myself at your earliest opportunity.
Thank you once again for your support in the venture. I'm sure the day will
be a great success.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
05-11-09
Dear All,
Regional Coach Co-ordinator Workshop
I'm delighted to announce that the South East Region will host a Coach
Co-ordinator workshop on Tuesday 24th November at Meggetland Sports Centre,
Edinburgh. The workshop will begin at 7.15pm and will allow Coach
Co-ordinators from accredited and registered Quality Mark Clubs the
opportunity to meet and dicuss best practice in a number of areas.
The main focus of the evening shall be on the Level 4 Childrens and Youth
Awards with a demonstration on both from David Sheldon, Scottish FA
Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council and Staff tutor on the
Childrens award. We shall also discuss the Coach Mentoring programme which
will begin in the New Year.
National Coach Co-ordinator Workshop
Further to the Regional Coach Co-ordinator workshop as listed above, we will
be hosting a National Workshop with Coach Co-ordinators from Clubs accross
Scotland on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th of January 2010. This 2 day
workshop will ONLY be for accredited Quality Mark Clubs and will be held at
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow. Further information will follow
in due course however at this time, I would ask you to save the date in your
diary.
I would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance at the Regional
Workshop no later than Friday the 20th November by emailing or calling me
using the details below.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
21-10-09 Nomination form
Hello everyone,
Please find attached the nomination form for this years Celebrating Sport. We would be grateful if you could forward this to any contacts you have such as clubs, individuals or schools. Please note the closing date is quite close!!
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards
Ruth
19-10-2009
Hope you are well and working hard.
This is a follow on from my previous e-mails regarding the South East regional squad at 13s age group. I now have a date, time and venue for the next 3 week block of coaching sessions which are aimed at those players who are of the standard to win places in the regional squad. The sessions start on Tuesday 10th of November and run from 7.30pm to 9pm.
The sessions will take place on the main grass pitch at the Meggatland complex in Edinburgh. I would be grateful if you could circulate the details to the clubs in West Lothian who you think may have players talented enough to make the regional squad.
Over the 3 week block the players will take part in a variety of skills, drills and small sided games designed to allow the participants to show the skills and game awareness they possess.
If you or interested clubs need more information please feel free to get back to myself or Mark Munro.
Thanks Jim Grant