mfc_in_the_community Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Motherwell Football Club Academy Experience - October Holiday Week October 17th - 21st, 2011 Experience Life as a Professional Footballer with the Steelmen Boys and Girls 6 to 12 Take your football skills to the next level and experience life as a Professional Footballer in our first ever, week-long MFC coaching programme during the October School Week from: Monday 17th until Friday 21st October For the first time ever, Motherwell Football Club is offering young people between the ages of 6 and 12 the opportunity to experience life as a professional footballer in our Academy Experience programme. Academy Experience is a week long intensive programme which will replicate the coaching received by professional players, and will include: Training sessions delivered by members of the first team squad Coaching session with Kenny Black our Assistant Manager Training session on Fir Park. Comprehensive coaching will include game awareness, technique development, balance, creativity, and nutrition. Academy Experience is designed to take young players to the next level of performance, and to instil in them the skills and confidence they require to develop their potential. Coaching will be delivered by our highly-qualified SFA accredited coaches, and the young people will be rubbing shoulders with the first team professionals and youth squads. Participants will also be presented with a certificate signed by Motherwell Manager, and former Scotland star, Stuart McCall. The five-day programme costs just £55 which includes a healthy breakfast. Players should bring their own packed lunch, and appropriate footwear and clothing – and a change to allow for inclement weather. £55.00 for the whole week Fir Park Astro Turf Mon 17th to Fri 21st October, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm • Places are Strictly Limited • For further information, and to book please call us on: 01698 239 926 or go to our website at www.motherwellsoccerschools.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc_in_the_community Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Guys, There are very few places remaining for the Academy Experience taking place during the October School Week. If you wish your child to be part of this fantastic week which includes a welcome by Manager Stuart McCall, being coached by Kenny Black, and members of the first team squad, and taking part in a session on Fir Park then please book now at www.motherwellsoccerschools.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcmainstand Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Kids always get the best things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc_in_the_community Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 ALMOST SOLD OUT! Guys, For those of you still considering sending children to the Motherwell Football Club Academy Experience the 6-8 years age group is completely SOLD OUT! There are only THREE places remaining in the 9-12 years age group. You can secure one of these last places by booking online at www.motherwellsoccerschools.com. As a result of the Academy Experience 68 young people will be mixing with the manager, and first team squad, get to train on Fir Park and be treated as young professional players for the week. The feedback has been tremendous and we are likely to deliver the Academy Experience during the Easter Holidays 2012. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 My boy is booked on and I'm as jealous as fuck. We got to train in the school corridors (if we were lucky) and he gets to train on Fir Park? Where is the fucking justice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 These things would sell out alot quicker if you actually told people about it instead of just relying on the Internet and existing fans. Things like this could give non motherwell supporting kids an interest in the club. Your way to quiet in the community for my liking and should be more in the faces of the people in this old firm dominated town. Celtic and rangers dominate this town with motherwell cowering away in the corner. Get out there and stop relying on existing supporters and the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 It's nearly sold out in just over a fortnight. It's a big pitch, gie oot mair places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvTotherwell Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Adult places next time please ! ! ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc_in_the_community Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 FAO Taff Thanks for your feedback Taff. Over the last few months we have fully implemented an online booking system for our community coaching scheme which collects a wide range of information when the parent/gurdian books a place for their child. One of the questions we ask is whether the child is a Motherwell supporter. At the moment 45% of children attending community coaching sessions are Motherwell supporters whilst 55% are not. However, I can say from speaking to our community coaches who deliver the sessions, and from talking directly to parents a number of children are turning their allegiance to Motherwell, and bringing their Dad's who would normally visit other Scottish clubs with them. In terms of marketing to a wider base i would agree with you - watch for a major development in the next month or so. FAO Fatcalf Whit d'you want the new groundsman to have kittens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 FAO Fatcalf Whit d'you want the new groundsman to have kittens! No' a good idea, they'd leave shite all o'er the park. Could play wi' the foxes mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 At the first Society meeting at the Alona Hotel, a young mother who moved into the area a few years ago said that her family hadn't been Well fans but had become involved with MFC through one of the community initiatives and as a result now attend Fir Park frequently. So the club must be doing something right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just like to congratulate those involved in this initiative, my wee fella' had a great week, and was absolutely knackered at his boys club training this evening. Everything went as planned (to my knowledge), and everything that was promised was delivered - breakfast with the 1st team each morning, a session on the pitch, McCall made the presentations, the players seemed to interact with the kids each day, signing session on the last day... The club ran this course for 5 days from 8.30am to 4pm, at a great cost of £55, so credit where its due....well done MFC, the coaches and a big thanks to Stuart and his team for taking the time and effort with the boys that came along..........I really think this is the type of thing that will pay off for Motherwell in the long run, shit loads of boys in C&A (I'm sure the club shop wouldve done a roaring trade), although there were one or two rogues with 'other' clubs colours on . Definitey a worthwhile investment on my part and I would recommend it highly to anybody thinking of sending their boy on the Easter course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 It certainly seems that the club have got there act together in this area and it is long overdue. There is so much potential in and around Lanarkshire to turn the young lads that would otherwise support the old firm into Motherwell fans. It wont happen overnight but it is great to read the positive feedback. That and anything that brings in extra revenue for the club has to be applauded. The Community team deserve a lot of kudos and this is undoubtedly the way forward for a provincial club like Motherwell. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvTotherwell Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just seen this posted on facebook. Nice to see some of the kids genuinely excited to be around SMc and the players! Mon the 'Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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