The ‘Philosophy’ of each Centre is to disseminate technical, tactical and theoretical information to each player stimulating the players learning. To this end, the precept must be to promote a player centred approach allowing the ‘game to be the teacher’ when appropriate and encompass the principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) as set out in the FA LTPD Introductory Guide for Women and Girls’ Football.
Therefore, every Centre must consider the needs of each player and take account of their developmental stage from a growth, development and maturation perspective and implement a programme to develop young players who have and can maximise their potential in the short but ultimately in the longer term.
Kidderminster Harriers Centre of Excellence; The trials for this season’s Centre of Excellence teams saw a healthy number of players from all across the county. Congratulations to those who made the squads and good luck for the coming season.
Coaches; the centre has opened up its doors to some fresh coaching staff, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome; Tom Ballantyne, Kevin Griffin, Chloe Thomson, Nicole Alison and the return of goal-keeping coach Julia West to the centre. I look forward to working with them all to ensure that the centre reaches the highest standard it can.
Players; The centre is still recruiting players for the U10 age group. If you are interested in having a trial at the Centre please contact me on Laura.cowlishaw@worcestershirefa.com