The Football Association
Leicestershire & Rutland
Inclusive Centre of Excellence
Following on from the success of the previous season the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA has again been granted a license by the Football Association to deliver a Centre of Excellence at both U14’s and U17’s age groups, for talented footballers who have a disability / impairment.
David Eassom, Leicester City Football in the Community Coach, has been appointed Director of the Centre and will ensure player development is paramount. Regular coaching sessions will be held throughout the season and the squads representing Leicestershire & Rutland will participate in the East & West Midlands Centre of Excellence League.
The task of identifying players to attend trials is ongoing for the Centre Director. If you know of any budding male footballer between
10 – 16 years of age, who falls into the group of footballers who have Cerebral Palsy, a Visual or Hearing Impairment, Blind Players, Amputee Players, Players with Learning Difficulties, we are very keen to invite these players along to our open trial evenings, which will be held on Wednesday evenings throughout the season, at Lancaster Sports College, Knighton Lanes East, Leicester, LE2 6FU.
The Leicestershire and Rutland Inclusive Football Partnership, works alongside key partners, the County FA and Leicester City FC, to provide regular training and playing opportunities for players with a disability/impairment/special need to become members of their Local Inclusive Football Club. Around Leicestershire & Rutland there is a great network of Clubs, providing regular football opportunities for everyone at every level, in safe and friendly environments, for males, females, youngsters and adults.
If you would like further information regarding the Inclusive Centre of Excellence or, indeed our network of Inclusive Football Clubs, please contact:
Mary Rudkin at the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA – 0116 2844952 or email - mary.rudkin@leicestershirefa.com.