History
Charter standard
LAFC Youth Section achieved FA Charter Standard in early
2005. During 2007 the club will be aiming to gain Charter Community Club status.
Affiliation
LAFC Youth section is affiliated to North East Hampshire
Youth League. More information about the League is available on the League’s web
site at NEHYL
Size
As we reached the end of the 2006-7 football season, LAFC
Youth section had around 230 boys and girls from the local area regularly training
and playing football.
Facilities
LAFC train and play football at West Liss recreation ground,
Newman Collard recreation ground at Liss, next to the Taro Leisure Centre at Peterfield
, and on the ATP (Artificial Turf Pitch) at Bohunt School, Liphook.
Qualified Coaches
LAFC plan for and ensure all coaches are trained to at
least the FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football. This enables them to:
• Safely organise and supervise football activities including
Mini Soccer, Small Sided and Conditional Games;
• Promote and establish working relationships and high
standards between players, coaches, parents and officials;
• Understand different aspects of coaching children;
• Identify and adapt football activities and sessions for
a variety of different age groups;
• Identify personal development opportunities in football
including sports therapy, administration and officiating.
Additionally, all coaches are trained and certified in
Child Protection and Emergency Aid.
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