Gemma does both curriculum and extra-curricular work in schools, colleges and universities in the hope of setting up new school teams and recruiting new players into clubs.
The programme provides structured football coaching for 5 weeks, culminating in a football festival where children get the opportunity to play against and interact with other schools in the surrounding area.
Over the 5 week period the sessions include football and fitness coaching that cover all basic football skills and concentrates on increasing a child’s co-ordination, fitness, agility, reactions and speed in a fun safe environment. Sessions are aimed to stimulate children and aim for improved performance over a 5 week period.
These sessions can be used for teachers to receive some PPA time cover. All year groups can undertake these fun filled sessions which are structured so that ALL children participate and enjoy the benefit of them.
Gemma has recently worked in the Sheffield and Barnsley area of South Yorkshire to support a city wide Development Programme. She has been working in local schools, coaching around 120 girls per week.
For further information please contact Gemma Gale, Football Development Officer at Sheffield & Hallamshire FA. Telephone 0114 2414992 or email gemma.gale@sheffieldfa.com