Development Centre - Gresley FC in the Community

Vision:

To have an academy full of confident, able young footballers who enjoy playing an exciting brand of football

Philosophy:

Purposeful possession with positive play through the thirds, both as a team and an individual

Development Centre aims

Our aim is to have a player centred approach and help every player to become "the best possible player they can be".
As a non-league club we operate outside of the restrictions children have when signing for a professional club; therefore all of our boys receive professional academy level training during the week but can also continue playing with their friends for their local side at the weekend
To identify and recruit the most talented players, within the locality of the club
To provide quality coaching, education and welfare at all age groups, and at all levels
To enhance player development, incorporating the principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) and the FA's 4 Corner Model, providing individuals with technical, physiological, psychological and social knowledge to achieve their full potential
To help build better people as well as better players

To develop talented, creative and well-rounded players for the Gresley FC first team annually.
To establish squads for Under 12s to Under 18 age groups
To establish a challenging and structured technical programme, incorporating the principles of LTPD, which is to be followed by all coaching staff
To provide competitive matches against similar non-league teams and professional development centres & shadow squads.

Understand differing needs of players. Coaching should be relevant, realistic, engaging and challenging for ALL.
Develop the 'person', not just the player
Allow the players to have some ownership and decision making of sessions
Try to develop brave players - players who will attempt new things and be creative without fear of failure or criticism