Professional Clubs Open Evenings for Grassroots Clubs

Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC’s respective youth sections have been working recently with the Scottish FA South East Region and following recent discussions with Scottish FA Regional Manager, Mark Munro, both clubs are to hold open meetings at their respective training grounds for Grassroots coaches to attend. The aim of the open evenings will be to provide an update for coaches as to developments within the respective youth programmes as well as an opportunity for grassroots coaches to ask any questions.

Both evenings will involve a presentation from the clubs’ respective Heads of Youth Development, John Murray (Hearts FC) and Bill Hendry (Hibernian FC), as well as a tour of the clubs training facilities. Some of the areas discussed on the night will be;

- Role of Initiative/Performance programme
- Development programme for players
- Coaches/Staff
- Recruitment policies and exit routes for players
- Building relationships with grassroots clubs
- Training Facilities

The dates for the open evenings will be as follows;

- Monday 12th October – 7.00pm - 8.30pm - Hibernian FC (Hibs Training Centre, East Mains, Tranent)

- Monday 19th October - 6.30pm - 8.00pm - Hearts FC (Hearts Academy, Heriot-Watt University)

Please note that places will be capped and coaches wishing to attend must return the attached registration form.

Places are open to all club coaches but priority access will be given to Scottish FA registered Quality Mark clubs.

If you have any queries please contact Mark Munro, Scottish FA Regional Manager on 0131 667 8245 or email mark.munro@scottishfa.co.uk