Initiative

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BrightredRickster

BrightredRickster

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"Bristol City FC have become the first club in the country to launch a brand new Trainee Coach Initiative through their Academy, aimed at bringing grassroots coaching and the professional game closer together."

I see this as a major new development, which may just start a revolution in English football.
Improved standards right from the roots of English football, and the clubs will benefit from higher quality youngsters as will our national team eventually.

However I reckon we do need to re-think the tactics and attitudes to youth coaching here, which is often too competitive and not focussed enough on skill, technique, ball retention and self-expression.
 
Great initiative by our club.
Agree with you re junior football - also think that youth acadamies at clubs put too much emphasis on size/power
 
Lets hope they give the 16 places to South Bristol Coaches from Youth sides who have a natural affinity to Bristol City like City supporters and Ashton Boys etc.
 
Doesn't sound like the actions of the BCFC from the last umpteen years but, then again, a new broom is always brought in to sweep up the accumulated garbage. Every day I like what I hear about my club and am tempted to say "about bloody time". An interesting season is on our doorstep and I look forward most to seeing players wear our shirt with pride and commitment.
 
banksyisourhero said:
Lets hope they give the 16 places to South Bristol Coaches from Youth sides who have a natural affinity to Bristol City like City supporters and Ashton Boys etc.
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Its an opportunity for sixteen established coaches across the South West to further their coaching qualifications.
 
BrightredRickster said:
However I reckon we do need to re-think the tactics and attitudes to youth coaching here, which is often too competitive and not focussed enough on skill, technique, ball retention and self-expression.
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Brazillian soccer schools start at two years old in Bristol and focus on those elements.
 
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