Football Foundation courses (6 to 14-year-olds)

The new system encompasses an achievement booklet which allows players to collect achievement stamps in six different aspects of the game:

* Running with the ball
* Dribbling
* Passing
* Control
* Turning
* Awareness and physical ability

Each aspect has 12 stamps to collect at each age level.

Awards will also be given for attendance on both Foundation and holiday courses, positive attitude, effort and a willingness to achieve.

Players must achieve a sticker within their own age bracket before they can achieve the skill at the older age level.

The aim is for the youngsters to develop their footballing skills within a fun, creative and motivated environment.

Aims

The Derby County Football Foundation aims to improve, inspire and be positive role models for children within a fun and enjoyable football environment.

All players attending Foundation courses will be assisted through the expertise of the coach to fulfil their own potential.

Course terms

The spring term commences in January, summer in April and autum in September.

Coaching staff

All of our coaches are FA/UEFA qualified and are Criminal Records Bureau checked.

Coaches also have up-to-date first aid and child protection qualifications and are inducted on to our Academy in-service programme.

CONTACT THE FOUNDATION

If you would like to find out more about the Derby County Football Foundation please contact the office in the following ways:

Post:
Derby County Football Foundation
Moor Farm Training Centre
Morley Road
Oakwood
Derby
DE21 4TB

Telephone:
01332 299924

E-mail:
denise.kirby@dcfc.co.uk