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NIGEL VISITS NUTTY KRUST SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL
YOUNG footballers at the IFA Nutty Krust Summer Soccer School at Olympia Leisure Centre got the chance to showcase their skills this week in front of the Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington.
During the coaching session the boys and girls also got the chance to ask the international boss advice on how to improve their skills and what it takes to become a top player.
The children and coaches were delighted to welcome Nigel to their summer soccer school.
Lee Carroll, the IFA’s Head of Grassroots Football said: “It is fantastic to see our International Team Manager here supporting the Nutty Krust Summer Soccer Schools. It gives the kids a great lift and hopefully this visit will help inspire them to continue and develop their football careers.
“I think it is also important to show that Nigel and all our international team support the work that goes on at grassroots level, as this is where the next generation of future stars is going to come from.”
Co-ordinated by the Irish FA’s Grassroots Development Officers and staffed by fully qualified coaches the schools are an ideal way to get children actively involved with football over the summer months. Run at venues across the country during July and August, the IFA Nutty Krust Summer Soccer Schools are open to boys and girls of all abilities from six years of age.
This year’s programme has been backed by Northern Ireland international Kyle Lafferty. “The IFA Nutty Krust Summer Soccer Schools are an ideal opportunity for boys and girls to learn new skills and develop as players,” said the 20-year-old.
Encouraging budding young players from across Northern Ireland to take part in this year’s programme, the striker who has 16 senior international caps and five goals, said: “I would encourage all boys and girls to go along to their local IFA Nutty Krust Summer Soccer School. The coaches will help you improve all aspects of your game like dribbling, control and shooting.
"To improve as a player it is important that you listen to the coaches on schemes like this, as they have the experience and knowledge on what is needed to make you a better player. I really hope you enjoy your time on these Soccer Schools and remember to have fun when playing football.”
For more information on the programme and to find an IFA / Nutty Krust Summer Soccer School near you click here.
