A major conference focusing on grassroots football is due to be held in Belfast this weekend.
The Irish FA Foundation’s Grassroots Football Conference will bring together coaches, volunteers and club representatives to connect, learn and grow.
The free event is being staged at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park on Sunday (7 September).
A final call was issued today for clubs to send representatives to the conference, which will feature three speakers: Nick Levett (keynote speaker), Skye Eddy and Pete Sturgess.
The Foundation would like as many clubs as possible from across Northern Ireland represented. Registrations are limited to two per club.
Registration details have been sent to clubs. Further information, if required, is available at youth.framework@irishfa.com.
Attendees at the conference will hear more about the Irish FA Youth Football Framework and gain valuable insights from expert speakers.
The conference is due to be staged in the Pat Jennings Lounge at the National Stadium, running from 11am until 4pm.
Lunch will be provided and there will be an opportunity to network with fellow attendees.
Keynote speaker Nick Levett is a coach developer and leadership consultant with 30 years’ experience across grassroots, elite sport and national systems.
Skye Eddy is the founder of Soccer Parenting and The Sideline Project, which is aimed at engaging parents to make youth sports better.
Pete Sturgess, who works as a consultant for many governing bodies and professional leagues across global football, is synonymous with grassroots football development, in particular his focus on supporting junior coaches to provide enjoyable and inspiring football experiences.
Those attending will also hear directly from three clubs who will share their journeys, best practices and the strategies that have helped them thrive and make a lasting impact in their communities. The clubs are Greenisland FC in Co Antrim, Tristar from Derry-Londonderry and Antrim Town Women.
