Welsh Football Trust Update Jay Probert Regional Development Coordinator
Feb 02, 2016
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
20 y
ds
30 yds
4 v 4
4 v 44 v 4
4 v 4
NO
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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
2m
4 v 4
4 v 44 v 4
4 v 4
NO
SP
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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
&
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
&
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