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FC Business announces player and coach development seminar
Ryan McKnight, FC Business editor
Player and coach development should be at the core of any football club. However, the wealth of our leagues and a deterioration in the quality of young players coming through the ranks has us pointing fingers at who is to blame and where this leaves our clubs, our town and cities and, indeed, the values of our game.
The change of football from a sport to a mega-industry in its own right now means a young player competes not only with his peers in his school or even his county, but with players of his age all over the world. The opportunity for local players to play for local clubs is not what is was and, when they can afford players of superior quality, then can we really blame the clubs for looking further afield?
So where does the blame lie? For me, it lies with all parties of the game: the clubs, the leagues, the fans and the governing bodies. After all, there is no doubt that managers would be keen to play more homegrown players if they were of a higher technical level. In turn, the lack of governance/directives from the Premier League or Football League leave the opportunity for effective youth development remaining a low one. |
Finally, unlike the rest of Europe, our governing body does not control youth development. Yes, the FA is tasked with creating coaches, but how that is administered at club level is essentially out of their hands.
Recent FA documents such as the National Game Strategy and Corporate Strategy at least show an appreciation for the problem but, with semi-final places at the next two world cups the aim, can we produce the players to do it?
The FC Business Live Player and Coach Development event will bring together the most important & influential figures in this field. |
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Unlike any other event in this country, FC Business Live will give you the chance to share best practice, debate upon the issues that face you, hear from the power brokers in the game and add your opinion and experiences into the day. For anyone involved in player or coach development, this event is a commitment to industry - a commitment to being part of the game.
FC Business - the magazine
FC Business is the trade magazine for the UK and Republic of Ireland football industry, providing the best 'route-to-market' for suppliers and sponsors looking to attach themselves to the football industry. |
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Distributed to every club, stakeholder, governing body and relevant media source, FC Business is not only the largest business magazine of its type but also the most respected.
The magazine serves as a practical and best practice guide to advise those involved in the business of running a football club at every level.
Working closely with governing bodies and other stakeholders, such as the Football Foundation and the League Managers Association, one of our primary objectives is to bring to football clubs the necessary information and guidance to run their organisation in an ethical, profitable and professional manner.
Building on the success of last year’s FC Business Live Player and Coach Development event we are proud to announce our second event, inspired by feedback such as:
“Enjoyable day and able to network very well… A very inspirational seminar” - Premier League academy coach |
The forthcoming event promises to surpass last year's in terms of quality and insight regarding the topics surrounding player and coach development, all of which will be delivered in the astute fashion that FC Business is renowned for.
Why attend an FC Business Live event? |
The event will:
- Provide a unique opportunity to discuss one of the most important issues within the game in an open forum environment.
- Let you hear and share best practice with some of the top decision makers and practitioners currently working in player and coach development.
- Showcase companies providing the most innovative products and services geared towards player development.
- Give you the opportunity to network with your peers.
Who attended last year?
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| The topics and discussions that occurred at our 2008 event were headed by some of the most influential and highly respected figures within player and coach development, including: |
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- Howard Wilkinson, Chairman of the League Managers Association
- Dave Richardson, Chairman of the Professional Football Coaches Association
- John Peacock, Head of Coaching at the Football Association, England
- Dave Parnaby, Academy Manager at Middlesbrough FC
- Tosh Farrell, Academy Coach at Everton FC
This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to openly discuss and share opinions on relevant topics in an uninhibited environment and hear from similarly valued speakers. |
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The FC Business Live Player & Coach Development event will be held at Walsall’s Banks’s Stadium on Thursday 21 May 2009.
To register your interest, please email agourley@fcbusiness.co.uk with your relevant contact details.
For more information please visit www.fcbusiness.co.uk/live. |
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