The FA National Game Strategy

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National Game Strategy Kelly Simmons MBEHead of the National Game

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A strategy that sets out clear priorities and targets for FA investment over the next 4 years - FA investment £200m - Total Investment £700m Contribute to Sport England outcomes-grow, sustain and excel

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32,000 stakeholders completed the National Website Questionnaire 4,000 5-15 year olds in completed face-to-face interviews 9 regional events involving 1,200 partners FA and Sport England participation data –Active People Survey Major review of grassroots football

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Behaviour across the game is number one concern Demand: 1.1 million children and 1.4m adults want to play football Major cities –significantly lower levels of participation per ‘relevant population’ Social changes – demand for ‘flexible football’ at youth and adult level Research Headlines

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Building on success 5000 new mini soccer and youth teams 54% of youth teams are FA Charter Standard 340 FA Community Clubs £500m invested in facilities 40,000 coaches taking L1/2 coaching awards Investment in talent development for girls and disabled players

The Strategic Framework : 

The Strategic Framework 1. SKILLED PAID AND VOLUNTEER WORKFORCE

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NGB Whole Sport Plans Grow ( Five hour offer, 16 plus participation) Sustain (Satisfaction surveys – Clubs, Competitions, coaches and Volunteers) Excel (talent ID/Development)

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20,500 new affiliated teams 150,000 new weekly participants (2013) 75,000 new 5-19s within club sport (2013) 4,000 new young leaders 75% of youth teams to meet FA Charter Standard 500 FA Community Clubs ‘RESPECT’ campaign – 25% reduction in dissent 8,000 new referees Better 5-11 year olds including 1 million completing skills programme £300m into facilities Major Targets 2012

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Delivering the Strategy Investment in 50 CFA Strategies / targets Workforce – Investment into Development, Welfare and Referee Officers Partnership with the Football Foundation – investing £45m a year into grassroots football Programme development e.g. Skills, Age appropriate coach education, ‘RESPECT’

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Summary Major investment into NGBs via Whole Sport Plans Focused on grow, sustain and excel Ambitious targets 16 plus challenge Accountable