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1 AD Parents Information Walsall Football Club The Banks s Stadium Bescot Crescent Walsall WS1 4SA Welcome to the parents of Talented & Gifted players

2 AD Introduction: Topics to be covered this evening include: Restructure Development Pathway Timetables and Coaches Costs and Payment Elite Player Performance Pathway Coach Responsibility Assessments Signing, Moving and Releasing Players Development Centres Goalkeeper Training Training Kits Games Programme Pre-Match Routine Physiotherapy Website Case Studies Marc Wilkes T&G Development Centre Manager Contact hours (Phone / ) 10am to 5pm weekdays or any time marc.wilkes@walsallfc.co.uk

3 AD Who We Are: Walsall FC Community Programme, The Banks s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA T: E: community@walsallfc.co.uk W: walsallfccp.co.uk Charity No:

6 AD This diagram shows our Coaching Pathway, highlighting the potential opportunities within our Programme from participation, education, apprenticeship and full time employment.

AD Case Studies: There are, and have been, a number of success stories and successful case studies of players from the T&G programme However more recently, 2 of our ex T&G Players have joined our

7 AD Case Studies: There are, and have been, a number of success stories and successful case studies of players from the T&G programme However more recently, 2 of our ex T&G Players have joined our Coaching Team as Modern Apprentices within the Community Department at Walsall FC. Liam, 18, is now a full time coach and Mario, 18, is striving to obtain a 2 nd year as an apprentice. Both of which were founder players when the Development Programme started back in Both of which have taken full advantage of the Coaching Pathway we have in place, and been given an opportunity post U16 to continue their development, in a Coaching capacity with us at Walsall FC Community Programme.

MW Structure: The whole Programme will be called The Walsall FC Talented & Gifted Development Programme, which will now be made up of a 3 Tier Development Pathway. These 3 Tiers are as follows.

8 MW Structure: The whole Programme will be called The Walsall FC Talented & Gifted Development Programme, which will now be made up of a 3 Tier Development Pathway. These 3 Tiers are as follows... Tier 1 Elite Development (The Banks s Stadium) Tier 2 Advanced Development (Shelfield Community Academy) Tier 3 Assessment/Development (University of Wolverhampton) Parent & Player Information. Elite Players & Parents will receive feedback 6 times a season. 2 of which being a formal documented sit down assessment at the half way and end of the season. Advanced Players & Parents will receive a formal documented Assessment also at the half way and end of the season. Development/Assessment players will be a ongoing sessional observational assessment. Games Programme for Elite (U7-U16) & Advanced (U7-U14) Age Appropriate Coaching Syllabus Upward and Downward opportunities within our Pathway. Trial opportunities throughout the season. Commitment of training twice a week (Elite & Advanced)

MW Coach Detail & Contact: Due to the Development of the Programme and a larger intake of players,, we have had to increase the Coaches that run groups and sessions.

Award L3 07891 617198 Scott Sumner FA L2 & YA M2 07967 519753 Josh Bird - FA L2 & YA M2 07854 151909 Matt Meese FA L2 07975 699527 Chris Draper FA L2 & YA M2 07587 550666 Coaches for the Advanced &

9 MW Coach Detail & Contact: Due to the Development of the Programme and a larger intake of players,, we have had to increase the Coaches that run groups and sessions. The coaches are as follows: Head Coaches for the Elite Squads: Marc Wilkes FA L3 & FA Youth Award L Adam Davy FA L4 & FA Advanced Youth Award Tom Honer FA L3 & FA Youth Award L Scott Sumner FA L2 & YA M Josh Bird - FA L2 & YA M Matt Meese FA L Chris Draper FA L2 & YA M Coaches for the Advanced & Development Squads: Martin Manley FA L2 & YA M Jon Paul Surrell FA L1 (Working towards L2) Aaron Bryan FA L2 & YA M Matt Meese FA L Liam Pike FA L Callum Storer FA L Peter Whitehouse FA L3 & YA M Coaches for Goalkeeper Development: Thomas James FA L Jon Warner GK L1 & FA

10 MW Banks s Elite Timetable 2017/2018: Below is the timetable for each age group: Day 7 8 MON 5pm 9 5pm 10 5pm 11 5pm 12 TUES 5pm WED 5pm THURS 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 13 5pm 5pm 14 5pm FRI 5pm This is the timetable for Season 2017/2018. Term dates are as follows: 15 Term 1 WB 11 th September 2017 to WB 4 th December 2017 (Not inc. Half Term, 23 rd October 2017) Term 2 WB 8 th January 2018 to WB 26th March 2018 (Not inc. Feb Half Term, 19 th February 2018) Term 3 WB 16 th April 2018 to WB 9 th July 2018 (Not inc. Whitsun, 28 th May 2018) 5pm 7pm 16 5pm 7pm

11 Advanced Development Timetable 2017/2018: MW Below is the timetable for each age group: Mon 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm Tues 5pm 5pm 5pm Weds 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm Thurs 5pm 5pm 5pm This is the timetable for Season 2017/2018. Term dates are as follows: Term 1 WB 11 th September 2017 to WB 4 th December 2017 (Not inc. Half Term, 23 rd October 2017) Term 2 WB 8 th January 2018 to WB 26th March 2018 (Not inc. Feb Half Term, 19 th February 2018) Term 3 WB 16 th April 2018 to WB 9 th July 2018 (Not inc. Whitsun, 28 th May 2018)

12 MW Assessment/Development Centre Timetable 2017/2018 Below is the timetable for the Assessment/Development Centre : Mon Tues 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm Weds This is the timetable for Season 2017/2018. Term dates are as follows: 14 Thurs 5pm 5pm 5pm Term 1 WB 11 th September 2017 to WB 4 th December 2017 (Not inc. Half Term, 23 rd October 2017) Term 2 WB 8 th January 2018 to WB 26th March 2018 (Not inc. Feb Half Term, 19 th February 2018) Term 3 WB 16 th April 2018 to WB 9 th July 2018 (Not inc. Whitsun, 28 th May 2018)

13 MW Cost & Payments: All payments are to be paid on a half termly basis, within the first week on a new 6 week cycle. For any reason you are unable to half termly, and wish to play on sessional basis, please speak to your son s coach. Cheques can be made to Walsall FCCP for those wishing to pay in this way. It is easier for us to manage the subscriptions if payments are made in full at the first session of every half term. Payments records are kept by the Coaches and in our Community Office. The breakdown of coaching fees within each Development Tier are as follows The Elite Development (Tier 1) Coaching Fees are 50 per Half Term (x6). This will be over a 6 week period and consisting of 12 sessions. The Advanced Development (Tier 2) Coaching Fees are 45 per Half Term (x6). This will be over a 6 week period and consisting of 12 sessions. The Cost at our Assessment/Development Centre (Tier 3) will be 25 per Half Term. Signed Goalkeeper Coaching Fees are as follows; Elite 50, Advanced 45, paid on a Half Termly basis to their OUTFIELD Coach. *Any sessions missed/cancelled due to Bank Holidays/Severe Weather etc, every attempt will be made to add them to the end of a half term/term*

14 AD MEDICAL CONSENT FORM: OUR RESPONSIBILITY: We have a medical consent form that we would like all parents to sign. This form is to give consent for medical emergency decisions to be made by hospitals in the event of serious injuries when parents are noncontactable. CONTACT & COMMUNICATION: Due to the increase in numbers of players Marc is finding it difficult to contact all players for every situation that arises. All coaches should have a completed Registration Form renewed each season to update records annually. You will find that contact and communication will be through the coaches of the age groups. Likewise, can parents get into the habit of contacting their coaches rather than Marc (unless he is your coach!) CONTACT TIMES: Please only contact coaches between 9am and 5pm weekdays. Emergency contact only evenings and weekend. Text message is the preferred method of contact. Please communicate player availability, holidays & injuries for matches and training with your coach. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: As a registered charity we are governed by the EFL Trust. As such we have a number of policies and procedures in place for the safe governance, welfare and safeguarding of staff, participants, parents and partners.

AD Assessments: As in previous years, all Elite Development (Tier 1) players will receive an Assessment mid-way through the 36-week scheme and at the end of the season.

15 AD Assessments: As in previous years, all Elite Development (Tier 1) players will receive an Assessment mid-way through the 36-week scheme and at the end of the season. These Assessments will be on a one-to-one basis with the coaches. The results of which will determine the progression routes for all players. In addition to this, Elite Development players will now also receive written feedback on a more frequent basis on 4 separate occasions. 2 before the half season formal assessment (Week 6 & 12) and 2 sandwiched between the 2 formal sit down assessments (Week 24 & 30). A formal Assessment will be given to all signed Advanced Development Players within Tier 2, players will be given an Assessment Form twice a season to mirror what the Elite Development Players will be receiving. No formal one-to-one meeting will be held at this point due to facilities and time constraints, any additional feedback you require, feel free to or call your son s Head Coach. The mid-way assessment will be used to inform players of their progress so far, and point out any strengths or weaknesses. As these assessments are an opportunity for parents to speak on a one-toone basis, each time slot will be a maximum of 15 minutes. The date for first assessments will take place before February Half Term. It is possible that players could be moved within Centres at these assessments, either up or down. No formal assessment will be given to players within the Assessment/Development Centre (Tier 3). They will be assessed on a 6 week cycle by their coach, with movement within Tiers likely to be more frequent.

16 Example of the ongoing Assessment Procedure WALSALL FC COMMUNITY PROGRAMME TALENTED AND GIFTED ASSESSMENTS AGE GROUP: U10 CENTRE: Elite TOPIC: Defending 3 SEASON: 16/17 SCORES Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 PLAYER TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVE Ind. Avg. Player 1 Defending Player 2 Defending 3 Press with purpose and aggression Player 3 Defending 3 Recognising triggers to react quickly Player 4 Defending 3 Positioning to read a potential press Player 5 Defending 3 Decision making on when and where to press Player 6 Defending 3 Awareness of positioning before making decisions Player 7 Defending Player 8 Defending 3 Recognising triggers to react quickly Player 9 Defending 3 Positioning to read a potential press Player 10 Defending 3 Awareness of positioning before making decisions Player 11 Defending 3 Awareness of positioning before making decisions Player 12 Defending Player 13 Defending 3 Recognising triggers to react quickly Player 14 Defending 3 Decision making on when and where to press Player 15 Defending 3 Recognising triggers to react quickly Player 16 Defending 3 Positioning to read a potential press Player 17 Defending 3 Awareness of positioning before making decisions Player 18 Defending 3 Recognising triggers to react quickly Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Insert Name Defending 3 Insert Individual Learning Objective Group Average KEY 0 - Absent or No Session 1 - Not met standard required 2 - Below standard required 3 - Acceptable standard required 4 - Elite Standard required 5 - Exceeds standard required

MW Expectations: As an invite only Development Programme, any player offered the opportunity to be signed within our Tier System, is deemed of the standard required within that particular Tier.

17 MW Expectations: As an invite only Development Programme, any player offered the opportunity to be signed within our Tier System, is deemed of the standard required within that particular Tier. As we are all aware, players of all ages can develop at a quick rate than others, and at different ages within their development. But ultimately all players will find their level As Coaches, one of our responsibilities is to ensure that each individual player is given the opportunity to thrive within the Tier that is most appropriate for them within each stage of their development. However, a number of considerations have to be taken, particularly when moving players up within the Tier System. The size of the group above. The standard of the individuals above (Better or Different). Direct comparisons with a similar type of individual player. The confidence and temperament of the player (Strive or Struggle) Would the player benefit from being one of the best players and staying with his current group. Their current physical development. Overall impact and consistency, both within training and games programme.

Goalkeeper Training: As Goalkeeping is such a specialised position, it is essential that they receive the required Technical Coaching, as well as their Game standing Coaching with their age group.

training days). The Goalkeeper Sessions are as follows... Tuesdays; 5pm (Development U7 s-u16 s) at The University of Wolverhampton.

18 Goalkeeper Training: As Goalkeeping is such a specialised position, it is essential that they receive the required Technical Coaching, as well as their Game standing Coaching with their age group. The Goalkeepers will attend the 2 nd session of the week of the outfield training programme, due to the sessions being more game related (See Coaching Delivery Timetable for Tier and Age Group training days). The Goalkeeper Sessions are as follows... Tuesdays; 5pm (Development U7 s-u16 s) at The University of Wolverhampton. Fridays; 5pm (Elite & Advanced U12 s U16 s) at The Banks s Stadium (Astro). Saturdays; 10.30am 11.30am (Elite & Advanced U7 s U11 s) at The Banks s Stadium (Astro). We have to be very selective when signing Goalkeepers, for obvious reasons only 1 Goalkeeper can play at one time. However due to our new Tier System, we have the capacity to have 2 Elite (Tier 1) and 2 Advanced (Tier 2) Goalkeepers within each age group. Only if they are of the required standard of course. Assessments for the Goalkeeper will mirror the format in which the outfield player take, twice a season. Based on these Assessments a decision will be which tier is most suitable.

MW Training Kit: As always if players have purchased our Training Kit, we would like them to wear it for both training and matches as it adds professionalism to the Programme.

19 MW Training Kit: As always if players have purchased our Training Kit, we would like them to wear it for both training and matches as it adds professionalism to the Programme. For players who are recently signed to our Programme, within any of the 3 Tiers, can purchase the Training Kit from our Online Shop on our website Or if you wish to go direct to the Macron website, As of the start of the 2017/18, all signed players within the Elite and Advanced Programme will be required to purchase the Training Kit Starter Pack. This Starter Pack will consist of a Training Top, T-Shirt, Shorts & Socks, and will also act as playing kit within the Games Programme. To have all players training in the same kit adds professionalism and maintain high standards.

20 MW Elite Development - Fixture List 2017/2018 Hosts: Walsall Summer Holiday Programme: October Half Term (Friday 27th October 2017) Visitors: Burton Albion (U9-U12) & Luton Town (U7-U16) VENUE: University of Wolverhampton February Half Term (Tuesday 20 th February 2018) Hosts: Cardiff City Hosts: Derby County Hosts: Walsall Visitors: Walsall (U7-U16) VENUE: TBC. Easter Week 1 (Wednesday 4 th April 2018) Visitors: Walsall & Hull City (U9-U12) VENUE: TBC Easter Week 1 (Thursday 5 th April 2018) Visitors: Burton Albion & York City (U13-U16) VENUE: University of Wolverhampton Easter Week 2 (Tuesday 11 th April) Hosts: Norwich City Visitors: Walsall (U8-U12) VENUE: TBC Easter Week 2 (Friday 14 th April) Hosts: Walsall Visitors: WBA BC (U8-U12) VENUE: University of Wolverhampton Whitsun (Friday 2 nd June 2017) - TBC

Bromwich Albion (Worcester) VENUE: Worcester University.

21 MW Summer Holiday Programme: Elite Development Tournaments 2017/2018 October Half Term (Wednesday 25th October 2017) U10 s - Hosts: West Bromwich Albion (Worcester) VENUE: Great Malvern College February Half Term (Friday 23 rd February 2018) U12 s - Hosts: West Bromwich Albion (Worcester) VENUE: Worcester University. Easter Week 1 (Friday 6th th April 2018) U11 s - Hosts: West Bromwich Albion (Bromsgrove) VENUE: Bromsgrove College Whitsun (Friday 1st June 2018) U9 s - Hosts: West Bromwich Albion (Black Country) VENUE: WBA Dome

MW New Initiatives to the Programme: 2016/17.

(U7-U11) Development/Assessment Centre Introduction of Half Termly Player Reviews Formal Coach

Programme Saturday Triangular Festivals Walsall FC Home Fixture ticket discount 2018/19 Potential

22 MW New Initiatives to the Programme: 2016/17. Pilot U16 Player Coach Mentoring Position Specific Clinics (U12-U16) Top Up Development Sessions (U7-U11) Development/Assessment Centre Introduction of Half Termly Player Reviews Formal Coach Observations and Feedback 2017/18 Formalised U14-U16 s Opportunity Window Tournaments to Games Programme Saturday Triangular Festivals Walsall FC Home Fixture ticket discount 2018/19 Potential introduction of a Post 16 Education Programme U13-U16 s entry in the MJPL/JPL 2019/20.. Potential entry for the U9 s-u12 s in MJPL/JPL 2020/21. Potential introduction of a Foundation Degree

MW Case Studies: Sunny Sanghera, U16, has been player within our Talented & Gifted Development Programme for the last 4 years, and within this time he has progressed from our Advanced Development to

"It is great to see the goalkeepers improving, and knowing I'm having a small impact on their development makes me extremely proud.

23 MW Case Studies: Sunny Sanghera, U16, has been player within our Talented & Gifted Development Programme for the last 4 years, and within this time he has progressed from our Advanced Development to the Elite Development Tier. Sunny said: "I'm really enjoying working with the younger Goalkeepers and beginning to build a positive rapport with them. "It is great to see the goalkeepers improving, and knowing I'm having a small impact on their development makes me extremely proud." As well progressing well as a Goalkeeper, Sunny has always demonstrated a fantastic work ethic, a willingness to learn and an ability to work within a group, as well as independently. All attributes which could be transferred to the coaching aspect of the game. "We feel as a Development Programme, as well as offering Talented players the opportunity to develop as a player, it's essential we provide individuals with the a skill set and opportunity to enhance their skills to the coaching aspects of the game." Marc Wilkes, Talented & Gifted Development Manager.

Walsall FCCP T&G - Development Clinics Youth Phase (U12-U16) Players from all Talented & Gifted tiers are invited to attend our top up clinics this August at the Banks s Stadium.

Wednesday 23rd August Developing Wide Play Thursday 24th August Athletic Development Only 5 Per session - These sessions will take place from 3.30pm until 5pm.

24 Walsall FCCP T&G - Development Clinics Youth Phase (U12-U16) Players from all Talented & Gifted tiers are invited to attend our top up clinics this August at the Banks s Stadium. Thursday 3rd August Central Midfield Play Thursday 10th August Finishing in and around the Box Thursday 17th August Central Defender Play Tuesday 22nd August The Modern Full Back Wednesday 23rd August Developing Wide Play Thursday 24th August Athletic Development Only 5 Per session - These sessions will take place from 3.30pm until 5pm. - Places are limited to 16 per session first come first served. - To book please contact Development Manager, Marc Wilkes on or marc.wilkes@walsallfc.co.uk walsallfccp.co.uk

25 MW A few facts and figures on our Talented & Gifted Development Programme.. T&G In Numbers: Approximately over 250 players within our 3 Tiers 10 th Development Season 75 Graduates from T&G into Academy 25 of which still within the Academy System Of which 21 (84%) were signed within the Foundation Phase (U9-U11) 4 (16%) signed within the Youth Phase (U12-U16) 1 current Professional at Championship Club 1 previous T&G Graduates at current Category 1 Academies (U14 s) Player progression within the 2017/18 Season.. 33 from Development (Tier 3) to Advanced (Tier 2) 10 from Advanced to Elite 3 from Elite to Academy Of the previous graduates.. 2 from Advanced to Elite to Academy 2 from Development to Advanced to Elite to Academy Plus many, many more

The direct link to the T&G page is: Please see this area of our website for details regarding: Training

26 AD Website: All details regarding our Talented & Gifted Development Programme will be updated on a regular basis. The direct link to the T&G page is: Please see this area of our website for details regarding: Training Times / Curriculums & Alterations Codes of Conduct Player Information Sheets We will also be posting more regularly about our Talented & Gifted groups on social media. Follow us:

27 AD The End!: Hope you have found this helpful. Feel free to get in contact A copy of this presentation will be made available on the T&G pages of the WFCCP website and / or ed to parents...

Walsall Football Club The Banks s Stadium Bescot Crescent Walsall WS1 4SA

AD Parents Information Walsall Football Club The Banks s Stadium Bescot Crescent Walsall WS1 4SA Welcome to the parents of Talented & Gifted players AD Introduction: Topics to be covered this evening include: