A young grassroots football team in County Durham is set to benefit from new training technology after receiving a £500 donation to support its growing squad of young players.
Chilton Juniors FC Under 8’s Colts team will use the funding to purchase equipment that allows coaches to film training sessions. The recordings will help players review their performance and begin to understand key elements of the game such as positioning, teamwork and basic tactics.
The Colts team provides children from the Chilton community with the opportunity to learn football in a supportive environment while building confidence on the pitch. Alongside developing technical skills, players are introduced to values such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.
Supporting learning through technology
Coaches believe the ability to review training sessions will help young players see the game from a new perspective and better understand how their decisions affect play.
The team, which has quickly grown in popularity locally, hopes the technology will help make training more engaging while encouraging players to keep developing their skills.
“This is a fairly new team in the Chilton community, but it is already proving to be very popular highlighting how important it is to the children and their families,” said Donna Clark, Sales Director at Miller Homes Teesside.
“Our donation will help fulfil the children’s request for their training and games to be filmed so they can see how to improve their on-pitch skills and game management.”
Growing grassroots football in Chilton
Chilton Juniors FC continues to attract young players from across the local area, providing opportunities for children to get involved in sport and build friendships through football.
David Irwin, Coach, Chilton FV Under 8 Colts commented: “Our players are working very hard to improve their skills and learn more techniques.
“By being able to watch what they do and where they are on the pitch will be another way that we can help them develop, and more importantly, enjoy playing and training.”
The £500 support was awarded through the Miller Homes Community Fund, which provides small grants to local organisations and community groups across the region.
Final Thoughts
For the young players at Chilton Juniors FC, the funding will help introduce a new way of learning the game while strengthening the club’s role as a welcoming grassroots football environment for local children and families.
