tailieunhanh - The Football Association of Ireland Technical Development Plan 2004-2008

Soccer is the world’s leading sport. The game provides a healthy, enjoyable outlet for children and adults all over the globe. In Ireland, soccer is a central part of sporting culture and plays a vital role in developing individuals and in achieving international success. Football in Ireland is entering an important new consultation process which underpins this document has shown clearly that the FAI needs to take a strong leadership role in the future. | The Football Association of Ireland Technical Development Plan 2004-2008 Football for the Ct ti INTRODUCTION 3 President s message 5 Chief Executive s message 7 Technical Director s message International Team Manager s message Section 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Coaches Referees Administrators Parents Section 2 FOOTBALL FOR THE FUTURE Context 14 The Irish Framework for the development of soccer 15 Planning and consultation process 18 Mission 19 Specific objectives Section 3. BUILDING PATHWAYS IN IRISH SOCCER 23 The Player Development Pathway 28 Grassroots soccer - The Children s Game The Men s Game The Women s Game Football for All 36 Emerging Talent 37 High Performance Section 4. SERVICES TRAINING AND EDUCATION 40 42 43 44 Section 5. LOCAL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL STRUCTURES 47 Strengthening Clubs 48 Strengthening Leagues 50 Creating Quality Facilities Section 6. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND FINANCE 53 Technical Department Structure 55 Funding and Resources 56 Measurement and Review 58 Outline Implementation Plan Section 7. APPENDICES 61 1. Dates and venues for consultation 62 2. List of Atendees 64 3. Main outcomes from consultation 83 4. Draft Statement of Player Capacities 88 5. Roles and Responsibilities 2 President s message We in the FAI know the life enhancing power of football the effect it has on our health our minds the way it brings us together and gives us a sense of national pride and identity. The FAI envisage an Ireland where everyone can participate in football throughout their lives whether as players coaches referees administrators or in any other part of the game. We also look forward to the day when our high potential players men and women are lifted by a supportive infrastructure to help them to sustain and improve upon our success to date. The FAI is 83 years-old this year and in all of that time there has never been a cohesive strategy for the long term development of players until now. The development of this plan has undergone a wide process of .