28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 The Youth Action Plan Alan MacNab S.F.A. Project Manager

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Agenda  Why Bother?  What is the “Youth Action Plan”  Next Steps  Questions

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Why Bother?

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Areas to tackle Not enough people playing the game Insufficient talent at top level Too many organisations controlling football A variety of Regional Structures Prevalence of “one team” clubs rather than community clubs Shortage of qualified coaches Poor recruitment and retention of volunteers Numerous player pathway (7s v 11s & Trophy v non Trophy) Lack of strategy at national and sub-national level

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 What is the Youth Action Plan? Youth Action Plan Quantity & Quality of young players A 10 Year £31.1m funding package PMP (Consultants) Report Report commissioned by Scottish FA supported by Sportscotland/Scottish Executive/UK Sport

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 A New Approach “ By 2008 a new strong and sustainable structure will be established for the organisation, administration, planning and development of the game, enabling: a clear pathway for player development increased participation and higher standards of play, coaching and officiating Clearly directed criteria driven funding to achieve national, regional and local targets Effective support systems training and development for coaches, players, administration and officials Effective communication between agencies”

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Youth Action Plan Projects Revised National Structure Regional Football Alliances Club DevelopmentVolunteers Player PathwayCoach Education Registration and club licensing Talent Identification Funding, Monitoring and Evaluation

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 New Regions  6 New Regional Football Alliances  Partnership between S.F.A., Youth Football and Local Authorities  6 New Regional Managers  Local Football Development Groups

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Key Targets 2004/5Unified Youth Initiative Programme (SPL &SFL) 2005Small-sided football established for all primary aged school children Establish Regional Football Alliances 2005/6New simplified Registration System Publish guidance criteria for Quality Mark funding clubs achieve the new Quality Mark Longer TermIncrease participation levels at Grass Roots by 20% Better performance by all National Teams

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Next Steps  Steering Group in place  New Delivery Team in place  5 Year Change Management Plan being constructed  Regional Football Alliances & Managers  Communication Road-shows

28 th SALSC National Seminar 2005 Questions