The FA Tesco Skills Programme.
• Launched in July 2007 The FA Skills Programme is a 3 year nationwide programme co-coordinated by The FA and funded by Tesco and the National Sports Foundation.
• It aims to give top quality skills coaching to one million 5-11 year olds by July 2010.
• The programme adopts a revolutionary approach to youth coaching that is child-centred; focusing on both football skills and children’s learning needs.
• 66 full time FA professional coaches have been recruited for the scheme. These coaches have all gone through a special FA devised Level 3 coaching course at Keele University. They are the best trained coaches for children in this age group anywhere in this country.
Visit the Skills website for videos, tips and advice featuring England’s Frank Lampard & Kelly Smith.