BUCS Football Futures

Mission

2011-2012 Review

Case Study

Future Developments

MissionTo empower young people to learn to lead through

the creation of authentic opportunities within football which enhance the life experiences and employability skills of all young people involved.

CoachingRefereeing

Event Management

FootballDevelopment

Media and Promotion

Sports

Science

2011 – 2012 ReviewKey Achievements:• New partnerships established to benefit the student.

• National Football Student Management Group.

• BUCS Football Futures Student Volunteer Conference .

• Two Football Future volunteers selected as Olympic Torch Bearers.

• 210 student volunteers from 46 institutions supported to give 939 hours to the Game.

The Impact of Football Futures

BackgroundJames Salmon (23)FA Online Coordinator

University of Surrey Football Club and Sports Executive Chairman (2009–2011)

Level 2 FA Licensed Coaches Club Member (2011- Present)

Football Futures Graduate and National Award Winner (2010-2011)

My Role at The Football AssociationFA Online Coordinator

Projects and Responsibilities...

- St Georges Park – ‘The Umbro National Football Centre’

- ‘The Future Game’ DVD

- FA and Uefa Coaching Software Uefa Tact X’.

- FA Digital Learning

Football Futures Learning + Experience + Networking = Employability

Learning

‘Personal development’

‘Recognition and Reward’‘Support’

‘Qualifications’

Football Futures Learning + Experience + Networking = Employability

Experience

‘The Volunteer Workforce’

‘Opportunities’

‘Every aspect of the Game’

‘Life experience’

Football Futures Learning + Experience + Networking = Employability

Networking

Why is this important?

‘Personal and Professional’

‘Support Network’

‘Keep your pockets open’

BackgroundMeggie Cook (22)FA Licensed Coaches Club Coordinator

Academic Background

-University of Brunel -Sports Science Administration and Development (Bsc Hons) 2008-2011

Sporting Background

-Level 2 England Netball Coach-England Basketball player U16’s - National/England Talent Netball Player- Chelsea supporter!

FA Licensed Coaches Club,FA Learning and Football Futures Employability

- What is the FA Licensed Coaches Club?

- What do you need to become a Licensed Coach?

- What are the Benefits of Joining the FA Licensed Coaches Club and how can this affect my employability within football?

- Free Membership available to all coaches involved with Football Futures today!

Football Futures Learning + Experience + Networking = Employability

Employability

More than sport

Eye Catching C.V.

Transferable Skills

Future Leaders

Future DevelopmentsKey Aims for the Future:• Increase the level of partnership across the education sector • Bursary scheme• Referee Development • engagement of Alumni to support current volunteers• Increased partnerships with County FAs and Leagues

Wider than Football:Sport Development Team working to implement