Welsh Football Trust UpdateJay Probert

Regional Development Coordinator

Outcomes

• Update on new restructure – Issues/Solutions

• FDO Work Programme Objectives

• Mini Football Regulation Amendments

• Partnership Working – Model Of Good Practice

Rationale for restructure

Benefits• Ownership of FDO posts• Full time positions across all areas of Wales• Focus of work priorities to grow specific Trust

objectives • Focus on individual strengths of FDOs into new

roles• Work no longer dictated by LA boundaries• Model of good practice; other FAs• More even split of junior clubs to support

Restructured Areas

Central Wales FA

Tim Broome – Club Development Officer – Newtown

Ian Hughes – Coach Development Officer – Aberystwyth

Gareth Davies – Inclusion Officer - Brecon

Restructured Areas

Gwent FA

Gavin Thomas – Club Development Officer – Cwmbran

James Rowberry – Coach Development Officer – Newport

Wesley Bodden – Inclusion Officer - Risca

Restructured Areas

South Wales FA

Lawrence Badman – Club Development Officer – Pontypridd

Andy Pask – Club Development Officer – Cardiff

Grant Kalahar – Inclusion Officer – Barry

Vacant – Coach Development Officer - Markham

Remaining Areas

North Wales Coast FA

Nicola Anderson – Inclusion Officer – Rhyl

Seth Jones – FDO – Conwy

Alan Bickerstaff – FDO – Denbighshire

Gareth Owen – FDO – Flintshire

Remaining Areas

North East Wales FA

Mark Roberts – FDO - Wrexham

Remaining Areas

West Wales FA

Deb Wise – FDO – Pembrokeshire

Colin Staples – FDO – Carmarthenshire

Mickey Miles – FDO - Neath PT

Rob Thomas – FDO - Swansea

FDO – Club Development

Junior League Development & Accreditation

Liaison with Priority Clubs

Coordination of Club Development

Programme

Coordinate all Accreditation

SchemesSpecific strategic responsibilities for

the Area

Development of school-club links

programme

FDO – Coach Development

Specific strategic responsibilities for

the Area

Coordination of Coach Education

Tutor trainer, assessor, verifier

Coach mentor for priority coaches

Lead tutor on FAW C Certificate

Support to boys, girls & disability regional squads

FDO – Inclusion

Specific strategic responsibilities for

the Area

Coordination of development of

girls’ programme

Development of disability

programme

Development of opportunities for

BME & other socially excluded

groups

Coordinate disability Coach

EducationCoordination

female only Coach Education courses

Issues with restructured areas

• Confusion of roles and responsibilities

• Area Association and JFL

• Who do I contact?

• FDO and AYP staff

• Become isolated

Solution?

• Gwent FA – Area Meeting (July/August)– Identify roles and responsibilities– Contact details– Merge work programme objectives– Area action plan– WFT update– Strengthen communication

FDO Work Programme Objectives

Business Objectives Football Development Officer Objectives

‘Grow the game and raise standards’ Increase participation in Football through Club, School, Fun Football, Futsal and ‘Turn up and play’ opportunities.

Inclusion - implement Women’s and Girls’ and Disability strategies.

Improve the structure of Mini Football. Club development. Coordination and delivery of foundation Coach

Education courses. Volunteer workforce development.

‘Identify develop and prepare players for international competition’

Support to boys, girls and disability player development pathways.

Promote, deliver and support Level 2, 3 and 4 Coach Education courses.

‘National Football Centre and access to quality facilities’

Support the development of 3G community facilities.

‘Modern and dynamic governance’ Establish and attend regional and local football forums

Mini Football

2010/2011

Under 7, 8 and 9 age groups

‘A real game doesn’t need to be 11v11’ Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director

1. Raise the standard of play at national team level.

2. Develop technically superior players

3. UEFA technical guidance

4. Create a better environment for children to play and learn

5. Increase enjoyment

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Why have changes been made?

The Benefits of Small Sided Games

Some interesting facts:

• 4v4 average findings (against 8v8):

• 38 more passes

• 35 more 1v1 encounters

• 29 more dribbling opportunities (tricks/turns)

• 32 more shots

• 20 more goals

(Martin Diggle – Bolton Wanderers)

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The Benefits of Small Sided Games

Further research:

8v8 in 20 minutes: 2 passes4v4 in 20 minutes: 29 passes

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The Benefits of Small Sided Games

What does this mean for the player?

1. ‘Better technique’ – more touches of the ball.

2. ‘More enjoyment’ – more involved in the game.

3. ‘Better concentration’ – always in the action.

4. ‘Greater understanding’ – more learning from decisions.

5. More movement – fewer players, more space.

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Regulation Changes

Implementation Date

Age Group Number of Players Size of Pitch(length x width)

Size of Ball

Start of 2009/10 Under 7 4v4No Goalkeepers

30x20 yards 3

Start of 2009/10 Under 8 5v5GK Introduced

30x20 yards 3

Start of 2010/11 Under 9 6v6 40x30 yards 3

Start of 2011/12 Under 10 7v7 60x40 yards 4

Start of 2011/12 Under 11 8v8 60x40 yards 4

The maximum goal size for all age groups is 12ft x 6ft.

It is highly recommended that at Under 7 and Under 8 a smaller goal is utilized. This can be achieved through using cones, placing a 12ft x 6ft Mini Goal face down or using

specific smaller goals (such as pop up goals).

Regulation Changes

Age Group Distance from Goal Line to Edge of Area (Length)

Width of Penalty Area

Under 7Effective from start of

2009/10 season

NO Goal Area NO Goal Area

Under 8Effective from start of

2009/10 season

5 yards 10 yards

Under 9Effective from start of

2010/11 season

8 yards 15 yards

Under 10Effective from start of

2011/12 season

10 yards 20 yards

Under 11Effective from start of

2011/12 season

10 yards 20 yards

Under 7 and 8 - How does it look?

60 yds

40 yds2

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30 yds

4 v 4

4 v 44 v 4

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*All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

Pitch layout with parent buffer zonesUnder 7 and 8 - Pitch layout with parent buffer zones2m

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*All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

Pitch Layout - 6v6 with Buffer Zones

NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED

P L A Y E R S

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C O A C H E S

6v6 6v6

S P E C T A T O R S

S P E C T A T O R S

8 Yds

30 Yards

40 Yards

30 Yards

15 Yards

15 Yards

8 Yds

40 Yards

*All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

Pitch Layout - 6v6 with Buffer Zones on a 60x40 Mini Pitch

P L A Y E R S

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C O A C H E S

6v6 6v6

8 Yards

26 Yards

26 Yards

15 Yards

15 Yards

8 Yards

S P E C T A T O R S

2 Yards 2 Yards 4 Yards

60 Yards

S P E C T A T O R S

40 Yards

*All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

‘Behind the Line, Behind the Team’

‘Our fear, becomes their fear, take the fear away’ (Bill Beswick 2009)

1. Continued implementation of spectator zones alongside mini pitches at Under 7 and 8 matches. Extended to Under 9 this season.

2. Barrier runs parallel maximum 2 metres from touchline of pitch, NO spectators behind goals.

3. Only players, designated coaches and 1st Aider allowed outside zone.

4. Barrier to be marked by cones, additional marked line.

5. Safety of paramount importance, if limited space (less than 2 metres) use only cones or marked lines.

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Additional Support to Clubs and Coaches

4. Football Development Officers to provide support to leagues and clubs in implementation as and where required.

5. Football Development Officers to support clubs with accessing funding where possible and required.

6. Invite members of WSFA/5x60/Dragon Sport to attend Mini Football workshops to train in format and ethos of

new format.

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Any Questions?

WFT Mini Football Page:

http://www.welshfootballtrust.org.uk/grassroots/7397