girls and boys
women and men
football
for 4 year olds and above

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FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION INITIATIVE

girls and boys
womans and mens football
for 4 year olds and above

AFC Fradley

supports

Let Girls Play

Football Association initiative

girls and boys football
for 4 year olds and above

AFC Fradley

AFC Fradley plans to become the most fun, inclusive & successful football club in Staffordshire by using the best coaches driving the most clearly communicated ethos & beliefs.

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Honest, straight-talking, no-nonsense approach

Clear ethos

Our football club ethos is a written declaration that sets out how we want the club to be run. It is for the coaches and committee to implement & for the players & parents/guardians to buy into.

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We aspire to provide football to children of all ages and abilities in a safe, friendly and fun environment.

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We will deliver age-appropriate coaching to support long-term player development.

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We want to encourage all players to try their best and make the most of their abilities.

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We aim to implement a winning mentality to best prepare our players for the ‘real’ game.

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Promote good behaviour and have respect for others.

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Encourage a coaching philosophy that provides clear direction, honesty, purpose and appropriate guidance to the process of coaching young players.

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Communicate effectively, clearly and sympathetically, on and off the pitch, to promote an enjoyable and fully inclusive environment.

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We are respectful, courteous, and polite, and we win or lose graciously.

WILDCATS INDOORS!

  • For girls only aged 5-11
  • For fun
  • Non-competitive
  • Boost confidence
  • To meet friends
  • Get active
  • Simply try football
  • 18:30 to 19:30 Wednesdays
  • at The Friary School, Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EW
  • £3.15 per week paid online, £4.00 on the door

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SOCCER CAMP

  • Boys and Girls
  • Reception, Year one, and Year 2 (4-7 year olds)
  • Fun and exciting
  • Learning environment
  • Competitive elements
  • Professional and structured
  • Useful tool to feed players
  • Good energy & positivity
  • Saturday mornings
  • 10:00 to 11:00 – Reception, Year One, Year Two.
  • at Friary Grange School Eastern Ave, Lichfield WS13 7EW
  • £4.31 per week paid online, £5.00 on the door

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SKILLS CAMP

  • Boys and Girls
  • From 6- to 13-year-olds
  • Advanced Football Coaching
  • Learning environment
  • Delivered by a Professional Footballer
  • Improve your skills
  • Grow confidence
  • Individual development
  • Monday Evenings
  • 19:00 to 20:00
  • at Friary Grange School Eastern Ave, Lichfield WS13 7EW
  • £7.90 per week paid online

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AFC Fradley Pathway Champions

It is essential for AFC Fradley’s future success to have a strong structure with ambitious, focused, and committed champions overseeing, growing, and supporting our pathways.

Girls Pathway Champion

Laurie Savage

Football should be accessible for all, both girls and boys, and I am very passionate about girls saying they play football and being proud to admit it. This well-loved game brings communities together and builds friendships. If you are part of the team, volunteering to run the line, being the coach or standing there in the wet and cold rain whilst you cheer on your pride and joy.

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Mens Pathway Champion

Joel Bruno

 As the Mens Pathway Champion, I am aiming to have three teams next season: our current Saturday County league team, an over-35s Sunday team, and an open-age Sunday team. This will allow everyone involved in the men’s setup to play in a suitable team.  We have 46 players involved so far and are constantly adding to this. 

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Womens Coaching and Pathway Champion

Jen Allen

Looking ahead, I would like to see an expanding women’s section, with multiple teams offering a range of opportunities at different levels and across formats whilst maintaining the positive and inclusive spirit of the ‘Beaus’. I am also keen to see women well represented as coaches and managers within our club, utilising our internal expertise, taking advantage of externally targeted offerings, and learning from and supporting each other.

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Disability (We like to call it Inclusion!) Pathway Champion

Mark Jarvis

I’m passionate about improving the life outcomes for children with disabilities, education, and football coaching. I derive a high sense of achievement and satisfaction in seeing each young person grow in confidence and develop independence, communication, and life skills.

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Juniors Pathway Champion (4 to 11 year-olds)

James Washington

Being involved in team sports in my formative years, I fondly remember the friendships and confidence I gained and how proud I was to be part of not only a team but a club. Now, being a father of 4 young boys, I’ve been searching for the same positive experience for them. When I heard the news, I was very excited that AFC Fradley was being formed and anyone could join up. 

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Juniors Pathway Champion (11 to 16 year olds)

James Wilkinson

I come from a footballing family, and I’m passionate about sharing my skills and experiences. I am qualified in safeguarding, first aid, FA playmaker and FA coaching Level 1 while working towards Level 2 and beyond. 

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Contact our Pathway Champions at football@afcfradley.org

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AFC Fradley Teams

Boys, Girls and Mixed Teams • From aged U7 – U12 • Learning environment • Professional • Purposeful & structured • Competitive winning mentality • Fun and exciting

Family spirit – one club

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Raptors

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Jets

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TYPHOONS

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Panthers

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Eagles

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SPITFIRES

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Mustangs

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Harriers

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Phantoms

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Lightnings

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TORNADOES

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HAWKS

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HURRICANES

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Falcons

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Mens

Wellington Bombers

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Beaufighters

Katie Wilkinson

Director of football

We are very proud to be able to announce that Southampton FC has signed Katie on a two-year deal.

Southampton FC is a leading club in women’s football, training side by side with the men at the training ground at Staplewood. The club have a clear vision of how women’s football is becoming increasingly mainstream and essential to forward-thinking football clubs.

Good luck, Katie; bring the next golden boot back to AFC Fradley!

I’m a professional footballer. I grew up playing for Aston Villa breaking into their first team at 15. I’ve represented England at U15s, U17s, U19s & U23s. Had spells at Birmingham City, reaching semi-finals of Champions League and 2 x FA Women’s Championship player of the year & FA Women’s Championship, golden boot winner at Sheffield United. I’m now in my first season playing for Southampton FC.

Passionate about the sport but specifically football, enjoy coaching the game & have coached in academies for most of my playing career. I enjoy encouraging young girls to follow their dream of becoming professional footballers – currently completing my UEFA B License.

I have a First degree honours in Sports Management and am a business owner – Café No 8.

I feel passionate about supporting, providing & improving the village & community I’ve lived in all my life.

I have put together a committed and enthusiastic team of qualified coaches who can’t wait to welcome you to our club.

Katie Wilkinson

Calling all coaches!

After launching AFC Fradley, the response from the community has been fantastic. More than 300 children have registered to play for the club, and there are now over 50 men and 35 women!

We are in the process of developing an exceptional coaching programme led by Professional Footballer Katie Wilkinson & along with her team of qualified coaches, we plan to provide a platform for all of our new coaches to learn, develop & gain the relevant qualifications necessary.

The more children we give the opportunity to play, the more coaches we need in our team & that’s where YOU come in.

If you’ve bags of energy, plenty of enthusiasm & would love to coach the children in your community, we want to hear from you.



    We will have a rota and won't want you to commit to coach every week, unless you want to!

    Sponsorship

    AFC Fradley, we are proud to offer local businesses the opportunity to sponsor us.

    We are very excited to bring a football team to Fradley and take full advantage of the fantastic facilities coming.  We will offer a very high standard of coaching, we have a current professional player as our Director of Football plus a number of Football Association qualified coaches.  We have all of the required insurances, safeguarding and first aid training in place.

    We are working hard to raise money and have lots of great ideas, additionally we are looking for sponsors however big or small, your help will be gratefully received, every football or bib will make a big difference to us.

    COMPLETE CHILDREN’S TEAM SET UP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

    Includes all match kit and raincoats, your logo will be on every item for one complete team.

    We are happy for you to purchase the equipment directly from the suppliers if it is financially beneficial for you.

    We will have your logo on our website with a paragraph explaining what you do and why you sponsored us.

    We will send you a picture of the team wearing your kit and have a trophy at the end-of-season presentation in the name of your business.

    You will also have the fantastic feeling of supporting the most exciting grassroots football team in Staffordshire and get the first option every two years to renew your sponsorship of this team.

    Please get in touch with us to discuss on sponsorship@afcfradley.org or call Darren Peck on 07528 640064

    Looking after your children

    AFC Fradley take the safeguarding and welfare of children seriously. We are committed to provide a safe and fun environment for children to play football. Under the FA guidance our coaches are qualified and DBS Checked. Committee members have also completed the FA safeguarding training and been DBS checked. We follow the procedures and policies from the FA and attend regular meetings in order to keep upto date with football developments.

    AFC Fradley Welfare officer

    We have three club welfare officers (CWOs) who are responsible for ensuring that the club has an appropriate safeguarding and welfare framework in place. Each CWO has responsibility for a specific sections of the club as detailed below:

    Kirsty Hyde – Club Welfare Officer – Juniors section 4-10 years
    Maddy Rose
    – Club Welfare Officer – Juniors section 11-16 years
    Lisa Richardson
    – Club Welfare Officer – 16+ years

    Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility within the AFC Fradley community.  

    If you have a safeguarding or welfare concern please contact the Club Welfare Officers via email welfareofficer@afcfradley.org or telephone 0345 222 1966. The CWOs will investigate and take action to address reported issues or concerns.

    If you feel that a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger please contact the Police or alternatively call the NSPCC 24-hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000 or text 88858 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

    Escalation

    If you have contacted the AFC Fradley Welfare Officer and you are not happy with the response or time taken to respond, please contact Staffordshire Football Association Designated Safeguarding Officer, Jan Scott – telephone 01785 256994, ext 205 – mobile 07969 294023 – email support@staffordshirefa.com

    Useful safeguarding information

    View the Football Association’s Guidance for parents and carers and free safeguarding awareness online course for parents and carers

    View/download the CRC-DBS applicant manual

    View/download our Safeguarding Policy

    View/download our Welcome Pack.

    CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind.

    This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both.

    The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report.

    You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.


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    Whistle-blowing

    Whistle-blowing in a safeguarding context means revealing and raising concerns over misconduct or malpractice within an organisation, or within an independent structure associated with it.

    It can be used as an early-warning system or when it’s recognised that appropriate actions have not been taken. This approach or policy is adopted in many different walks of life. Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague’s conduct towards a child or young person can also use whistleblowing by calling 0800 169 1863 and asking for The FA’s safeguarding team, or via email to: Safeguarding@TheFA.com

    Alternatively, concerns can be reported:

    If you would like to learn more, why not complete The FA’s ‘Safeguarding For All’ free online course? Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and Carers | England Football Learning

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