Shropshire FA are currently working in partnership with Charter Standard Community club SAHA FC to develop disability football in the County.
SAHA FC have worked closely with the Football Development team and from that they have been successful in receiving a grant from Awards For All to help develop their own disability teams.(aged 8 – 16)
SAHA will be looking to continue their coaching sessions for this season from Friday 18th September (term time only) at Shrewsbury Sports Village. (Please click on SAHA to download an application form) This is offered to players aged 8 – 16 with PAN disabilities. SAHA are looking for volunteers to help support these teams, so anyone interested should contact Eve Bailey, Girls & Women’s Football Development Officer on 01743-255083.
The long term aim for SAHA is to create a number of teams to play regular competitive football in the West Midlands.
On the back of this Shropshire FA are running a session on Coaching Disabled Footballers at the In service day on Sunday 25th October at the Shrewsbury Sports Village. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more details on how to register, contact Andy Taylor on 01743-255094 or e-mail andy.taylor@shropsfa.com
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
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