"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.
Its an opportunity for sixteen established coaches across the South West to further their coaching qualifications.
