Coaching in the Community - BHRFC working in schools

In 2007 BHRFC successfully ran an “FA 3 Lions” programme for year 1 children in partnership with Great Totham Primary School. BHRFC coaches provided sessions in the school and followed this up with an eight week introductory programme at the club’s own facilities. The under 7s team formed as a result of this programme have just completed their first season in the Blackwater and Dengie League. Over 20 boys and girls were involved and the team continues into 2008/09 as under 8s.

A further programme will be run for more year 1 children in the Autumn of 2008.

BHRFC coaches also provide a continuing commitment to work with year 5 and 6 children at Great Totham Primary school. Coaching at an after school club is provided for these age groups and school based teams participate in matches against other local primary schools during the season.  

Working closely with our large local primary school has led to strong links between club and school. The club now has well over 120 local children registered and actively taking part in junior football where coaching is delivered to a high standard appropriate to our FA Charter Standard status.