The Scottish FA launched its Regional Performance School programme this week which signals £15m of investment into elite youth development following a 14 year absence from major tournaments.
Seven schools throughout Scotland have been chosen to house the most promising young footballers in their area, with the initial four-year project representing the crown jewels of the Scottish FA’s Performance Strategy. More here…
Scotland’s best young players are set to benefit from one of the most advanced screening programmes ever undertaken in youth football in the UK.
The Scottish FA’s Regional Performance School curriculum has been developed with the help of experts in different fields, to support the players both on and off the pitch. More here…
Iain Jenkins, the former Everton Academy coach and St Mirren assistant manager, is the final coach to be appointed to the Scottish FA Regional Performance School programme.
Jenkins will work with some of the country’s most promising young players at Hazlehead Academy in Aberdeen. More here…
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Two goals in the last eight minutes rounded off an entertaining match in Greenock, as Scotland women showed their determination ahead of the final UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifiers against Wales and France in September. More here…
This season’s Sky Sports Victory Shield starts in just a few months’ time but preparations for next year’s youth tournament are already under way.
48 of the country’s best 14 year olds trained at Largs at the weekend under the watchful eyes of national youth team coach Scott Booth, the Scottish FA’s performance director Mark Wotte and some of the new performance coaches as they look to ready the youngsters for the demands of international football. More here…