SAMPLE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN

SEASON 2005 - 2007

AREA OF WORK: COACHES

OBJECTIVE TARGET TIMESCAL RESPONSIBILITY KEY PERFORMANCE COST

E INDICATORS
To monitor and develop
1. To create a database of all coaching To be updated Coach Coordinator / All coaches details input onto coach £0
all coaches connected staff connected with the club containing each season. Child Protection Officer database.
with the club/school. details of coaching qualifications, first
aid qualifications and disclosure
Scotland number.
2. To ensure all coaches are disclosure Feb 06 Coach Coordinator / All coaches disclosure checked £0
Scotland checked and adhere to club /Ongoing Child Protection Officer
child protection policy
3. To ensure all coaches achieve minimum Ongoing Coach Coordinator All coaches achieve a minimum of level £25 per course
coach education requirements as 1 SFA Coach Education Qualification. attendee
outlined by SYFA.
4. To encourage all lead coaches to May 06 / Coach Coordinator All lead coaches achieve level 3 SFA L2 - £35
achieve level 3 of SFA Coach Ongoing Coach Education Qualification. L3 - £40
Development Programme.
5. To ensure a coach representing the club June 06 Coach Coordinator At least one coach attends SFA Physical £
attends SFA Physical Preparation Preparation course
course. June 06 Coach Coordinator At least one coach attends SFA GK £25 per course
6. To ensure a coach representing the club Certificate attendee
attends SFA Goalkeeping Certificate. Ongoing Coach Coordinator All club coaches attend at least 1 SFA In £0
7. To encourage all coaches to attend SFA service day each year
In Service courses Ongoing Coach Coordinator To offer two club inservice days per year Facility hire ?
FILE HOLDER: Club Chairman
COPIES FOR: Management Team
COMPLETED BY: Development Committee
RETAIN FOR: 2 Years

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 8. To provide club in service to all coaches Ongoing Coach Coordinator
9. To liaise with local SFA Development
Oficer / Sports Council to seek support
in achieving targets outlined

FILE HOLDER: Club Chairman

COPIES FOR: Management Team
COMPLETED BY: Development Committee
RETAIN FOR: 2 Years

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AREA OF WORK: VOLUNTEERS

OBJECTIVE TARGET TIMESCAL RESPONSIBILITY KEY PERFORMANCE COST

E INDICATORS
To recruit and retain a staff of 1. To ensure each team has Ongoing Volunteer Coordinator All teams have two coaches, £0
motivated volunteers who aim an appropriate number of admin support and minimum of
to support the function of the volunteer helpers. two parent helpers.
club in providing football 2. To ensure volunteers Ongoing Volunteer Coordinator / SFA Coach Qualifications as See above
participation opportunities to involved in coaching the team Coach Coordinator detailed within coaches section.
all club members. are appropriately qualified.
3. To ensure each team has a June 06 Volunteer Coordinator / Minimum of 1 volunteer per team £30 per course
qualified first aider in Coach Coordinator / attends an appropriate first aid attendee
attendance at each game. Child Protection Officer course
4. To actively recruit new Ongoing All £0
volunteers to assist in club
activities.
5. To ensure all volunteers Ongoing Volunteer Coordinator / All volunteer training
connected to the club are Coach Coordinator requirements are met £?
supported in achieving their
individual goals.
6. To ensure all volunteers Ongoing Volunteer Coordinator / All volunteers are issued with a £0
are familiar with the club child Child Protection Officer copy of club child protection
protection policy. policy

FILE HOLDER: Club Chairman

COPIES FOR: Management Team
COMPLETED BY: Development Committee
RETAIN FOR: 2 Years

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AREA OF WORK: PLAYERS (Children / Youth / Adult)

OBJECTIVE TARGET TIMESCALE RESPONSIBILIT KEY PERFORMANCE COST

Y INDICATORS
To ensure an appropriate player 1. To encourage lifelong Ongoing Management New team launched each season at £ ?
pathway and that all players participation in the game by Committee U8. Attempt to plug any gaps in
connected to the club are provided offering a pathway from pathway.
with adequate training equipment Children’s to Youth to Adult
and playing facilities football.
2. To offer players attached to the Ongoing Management £ Facility Hire
club adequate training and Committee Liaison with local pitch providers.
playing facilities
3. To ensure players participate in Ongoing Management £ Facility Hire
a minimum of one coaching Committee / Coach All teams hold minimum of one
session per week Coordinator coaching session per week
4. To ensure the welfare of all Ongoing All
players at all times
5. To ensure all teams are June 06 Management Max £100 per team
equipped with a minimum of 1 Committee / Coach All teams have access to minimum
ball between 2, training bibs & Coordinator equipment requirements
markers
6. All players to follow club rules Ongoing Team coaches £0
and guidelines as oulined within All players issued with copy of club
the club handbook. handbook.
7. To ensure an appropriate exit June 06 Management £0
strategy is in place Committee Exit strategy included within club
handbook
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COPIES FOR: Management Team
COMPLETED BY: Development Committee
RETAIN FOR: 2 Years

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COPIES FOR: Management Team
COMPLETED BY: Development Committee
RETAIN FOR: 2 Years

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AREA OF WORK: PROMOTION / COMMUNICATIONS / FINANCE

OBJECTIVE TARGET TIMESCAL RESPONSIBILITY KEY PERFORMANCE COST

E INDICATORS
That an appropriate publicity, 1. Liase with local press to Ongoing Publicity Officer Regular content within local press £0
marketing and fundraising promote and report on club sports pages
campaign is in place to ensure the activities
club achieves maximum exposure 2. Link with local schools to Ongoing Management committee Have a strong relationship with all £0
and support within the local promote club activities and schools in the community
community recruit new
players/volunteers Ongoing Management committee Minimum of quarterly meeting to £0
3. Liaise with local SFA discuss club action plan
Development Officer Ongoing Team coaches / Treasurer £0
4. To manage and be
accountable for player Calendar year Fundraiasing committee 4 events per year - £2000 £0
participation fees
5. Organise 4 major fundraising
events per year

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AREA OF WORK: FACILITIES (Optional)

OBJECTIVE TARGET TIMESCAL RESPONSIBILITY KEY PERFORMANCE COST

E INDICATORS
To maintain / improve club 1.
access to facilities within the
local community

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