Who We Are
Our Community Department is under the leadership of Gary Collinson who has
been instrumental in the development of our schemes. He is also a coach for
the Frome Town Under 18’s team and sits on the main board of the Club
representing Community and Youth interests.
Our coaching team are all fully FA Qualified, with enhanced CRB checks through
the FA, up to date first aid qualifications and most importantly they have
experience of working with young children in schools, local grassroots clubs and
at the elite level. The coaching structure is lead by our Lead Community Coach - Jamie Malley who is a Level2
Licensed coach Jamie is currently working towards achieving the FA Youth Award Level 3. Jamie specialises in
coaching 5-11 year old players and he also has experience of coaching disabled footballers and mentoring new
coaches. As well as running the Frome Town community coaching team Jamie also works with Yeovil Town running
coaching sessions at their local development centres.
What We Do
FTFC Football in the Community currently provides;
Schools
We work with a number of schools in Frome and the surrounding areas providing
a tailored service to each school based on their needs. We are happy to come
along to discuss your requirements and put together a plan that suits the school.
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Curriculum time sports coaching
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Sessions can allow teachers to fulfil PPA guidelines
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High quality coaching from an experienced NGB qualified and CRB checked coach
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Sessions structured round KS1 & KS2 curriculum
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Breakfast, lunch and after-school clubs
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High quality coaching in a fun environment, from our experienced NGB qualified CRB checked coaches
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Fun games & competitions
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Small sided matches
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Development of skills, co-ordination and confidence
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Encouragement to select a healthy lifestyle through healthy activity & eating habits
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Help with organising and running sports days/events
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Set up and run school teams
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Organise year end sports events
Local Clubs
Local grassroots clubs are the bedrock of football in this country - volunteers give up a considerable amount of time to
help run these clubs and we are here to help. As part of our community commitment we can offer local clubs;
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Coach mentoring and development
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Helping to develop good coaching practice
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Putting together session themes and plans
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Coaching cover
Some of the activities we have undertaken recently includes
After School Clubs
These take place after the school day is finished and our team of experienced coaches work with the school to provide
a club which suits their needs. Clubs are designed in conjunction with the school. Some of the schools we have
worked with include;
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Nunney First School
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St Johns First School
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Leigh on Mendip First School
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Bishops Henderson
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Trinity
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Critchill School
This is an area that continues to develop and if you are a school interested in talking to us about ways in which we can
help you please contact Jamie Malley by clicking HERE
Sponsored Sports Day at Vallis First School
The club was approached by the Parents Association at Vallis First School to help run a sponsored sports day.
Coaches were joined by Frome Town first team to run a series of football themed challenges throughout the day. Every
child in the school took part and as well as raising over £1200 for the school all the children received a free parent/child
ticket for a Frome Town first team match.