Football Development

The following information shows the areas we are currently working in. Further detail on any of the programmes can be obtained from the football development officer (please see under Contacts on this page)

Bank of Scotland Midnight Leagues
Friday 7-9pm 12-16yrs Lady Octavia, Greenock
Friday 6-7.30pm P4-P7 Port Glasgow High School
Friday 7.30-9pm S1-S6  Port Glasgow High School
Friday 8-9pm S1-S6 (girls only) Greenock Sports Centre

For information on Football Coach Eduction Courses please see the Coach Education page or contact Stuart Rafferty on 01475 714734 or email: stuart.rafferty@inverclydeschools.org.uk

SFA Football Development Programmes

What are they?

Curriculum

McDonalds

  • 15-20 week ‘Coaching & Games' programme delivered to P7 pupils
  • Inverclyde coaches delivering the programme
  • Games: Boys/Girls programme – to help create new P7 teams playing football

Food Standards Agency

  • 6 week coaching programme delivered to P4/P5
  • Delivery of FSA mission books – to increase pupil awareness, regarding 6 key areas that are related to food hygiene and healthy eating

Community

Bank of Scotland 1

  • Funded through Cashback for Communities
  • A ‘Training & Matches’ programme for S1 pupils
  • Delivered to all Inverclyde Schools by local coaches
  • Games programme for Boys/Girls

Midnight League

  • Funded through Cashback for Communities
  • To deliver diversionary programmes on Friday nights, engaging with young people
  • Links to clubs within the community