The course is part of the Scottish FA’s Football Equity project which is an initiative designed to increase awareness and participation of BME groups in the grassroots game.
The Scottish Government’s Cashback for Communities fund has given us the opportunity to offer up to 30 free places on a level 1 coaching course.
The six-hour course is open to anyone aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise, who works or would like to work with 12-18 year-old children.
In addition to delivering practical content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique, focus on skill developmentand will explore the best age-specific activities for developing young players.
Ravenscraig Sport Centre, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2TZ Sunday 1st July, 10am-4pm
Places are issued on a first come first served basis.
Please contact Football Equity Officer for Central region Atta Yaqub: [email protected] for more information and to book a place.

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