Post by bunnetdeleving on Mar 9, 2013 16:16:09 GMT 1
'Livingston looking to nurture stars of the future'
By Barry Anderson
Published on Saturday 9 March 2013 12:21
Quote, 'The Livingston Youth Foundation is proving a huge success in West Lothian as dozens of local children continue to enjoy top-level football coaching in connection with their local club.
Livingston FC support the foundation, which is an independent registered charity, and help coach kids aged five to 12 twice a week at Almondvale Stadium.
Those enrolled in the foundation get free entry to Livingston first-team matches, plus free training kit and intense coaching on technical skills.'
Quote, 'Former Livingston captain Stuart Lovell, a trustee of the Livingston Youth Foundation, said: “Having been at Livingston in 2004 when they went into administration, which happened again after I left, I’ve seen the knock-on effect of how academies can just collapse when clubs hit the skids.
“We wanted to create a charitable foundation that will allow the youths to flourish and create a pathway for them to progress. None of our trustees are paid – we’re all here voluntarily – so I hope people understand it’s for the good of the area.
“Our strategic plan for this season, and going forward, centres around some key aims." '
Full article here: www.scotsman.com/sport/football/sfl-division-one/livingston-looking-to-nurture-stars-of-the-future-1-2828403
By Barry Anderson
Published on Saturday 9 March 2013 12:21
Quote, 'The Livingston Youth Foundation is proving a huge success in West Lothian as dozens of local children continue to enjoy top-level football coaching in connection with their local club.
Livingston FC support the foundation, which is an independent registered charity, and help coach kids aged five to 12 twice a week at Almondvale Stadium.
Those enrolled in the foundation get free entry to Livingston first-team matches, plus free training kit and intense coaching on technical skills.'
Quote, 'Former Livingston captain Stuart Lovell, a trustee of the Livingston Youth Foundation, said: “Having been at Livingston in 2004 when they went into administration, which happened again after I left, I’ve seen the knock-on effect of how academies can just collapse when clubs hit the skids.
“We wanted to create a charitable foundation that will allow the youths to flourish and create a pathway for them to progress. None of our trustees are paid – we’re all here voluntarily – so I hope people understand it’s for the good of the area.
“Our strategic plan for this season, and going forward, centres around some key aims." '
Full article here: www.scotsman.com/sport/football/sfl-division-one/livingston-looking-to-nurture-stars-of-the-future-1-2828403
