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The Hibs Young Leaders programme was setup in 2007 in order to compliment the
voluntary workforce required to support the expansion of the club. In 2008 the
programme was extended to introduce young referees to the game in support of the
FAs Respect Programme and now has a
number of graduates attaining referee and FA coaching badges.
Hibs are proud to be recognised as the only club in the surrounding area with an established young leaders programme. Players with at least 2 seasons experience playing for the club are offered the opportunity to put something back, learn the ropes of coaching future generations of Hibs teams and perhaps develop a long term interest in something they can call on in later life. Young Leaders Award courses are run locally in schools, institutions or wherever there is a suitable venue and incorporate both practical learning sessions and a period of volunteering in the local community. An interest in sport and a positive attitude are all that are required.
Benefits
- Personal Development – increase in confidence, self-esteem and self-management
- Obtain relevant skills and experience that can be applied to a variety of situations and environments
- Young Leaders are well respected and welcomed by clubs and organisations who need volunteers
Most of all, the Awards are practical, fun and enable people to make new friends.
If this is of interest to you please call Suzie on 07903665003.
YOUNG REFEREES
At the age of 14, individuals qualify to embark on referee courses as a means of furthering their understanding and appreciation of the game. With plenty of friendlies organised every Saturday for our U7/U8 squads, there are plenty of opportunities for graduates to practice what they have learnt in a less pressured environment and can expect to earn in the region of £8 per hour for their efforts, certainly beats a paper round or stint in McDonalds in terms of character building and confidence.
Qualified Young Refs...
| Rhys Bevan 2009 |
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Kirsty Molloy 2009 | |
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Jake Mcarthy Philips 2009 |
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Jess Barry 2009 |
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Jordan Cullan-Libird 2009 |
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Ed Holden 2009 |
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Matt Kingman 2009 |
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Paul Rose 2008 (lvl 7) |
| Jake Melles (in process) |
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Jim Thwaites 2007 (lvl 7) | |
| Harry Mcdermott 2010 | Macually Manton (in process) | ||
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Emma Lingard 2009 | Jordan White 2007 |
YOUNG COACHES
Under the supervision of our qualified coaches, players at U12/13 are given the opportunity to line games, assist running drills, demonstrate their skills and replicate/run drills they have been exposed to in their own age groups. Graduates are rewarded with certificates to mark their progress and can then look forward to undertaking coaching badges from the age of 16.
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ED HOLDEN FA Lvl 1, FA Equality in Coaching, Nominated in Young manager of the Year Courier Award 2010 Invited by Birmingham County FA to attend the BCFA young leaders camp in Feb 2009, Passed F A lvl 1 in Nov 09 together with his refs badge and this season became the first HIBs young leader to take on training and running a Hibs Squad at Under 9s 2009/10 Under 10s 2010/11. Nominated in Young manager of the Year Courier Awards 2010. |
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JIM THWAITES Jim has played for Hibs from the age of 10 and hopes to make a career out of football. Since passing his refs qualification in 2007 Jim has gone on to be recognised by the FA for his coaching ability. Placed 3rd in the 2009 and 2010 BCFA Young Leader of the year awards, he has since been accepted into BCFAs ASPIRE programme of excellence for young coaches and referees Coventry City Ladies and England School Boy Fixtures. With 120+ voluntary hours under his belt he has been awarded the CSW step into sport (Football Futures) Bronze award and assisted with officialling at the 2009 UK transplant games. Currently helping with Just4Keepers sessions, and U13s MJPL 3rd official. |
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PAUL ROSE Paul has played for Hibs
from the age of 10. Having achieved over 100 + hrs voluntary service in
Football Futures, Paul now refs mini soccer and Junior 11 a-side league games of all ages in addition to summer six a sides. Attended young leaders county camp for 14-17 yr olds in Feb 2009 and made it through to the county regionals in April. Attended young leaders county camp for 14 to 17 yr olds March 2010. |
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RHYS BEVAN Rhys is our second home grown manager, a player since he was 10 and now the manager of our U9 Shamrocks. Passed Young Leaders Level 1 Jan 2010 and progressing well towards 60 hrs Step CSW step into sport and Football Futures. |
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EMMA LINGARD Our first lady young leader FA level 1, helping with the Under 11s girls, and all club functions. Emma is also a qualified ref (2009), and first aider, and has passed her food handling certificate through the club. Emma is also the assistant manager for our under 11 girls team and has racked up an amazing 150+ on Football Futures |
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HARRY MCDERMOTT Still playing for his club, Qualified ref 2010 and now helps train under 11s. Has completed 33+ voluntary hours. |
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CARL ELLARD From our under 15s teams, just started with the programme, helping with teams aged 6-9 years |
The following young leaders names are not listed in accordance with FA safeguarding children guidelines
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| U13MPJFL 6th Season with
Hibs Working to CSW Step into sport Lining mini soccer games |
U12s 3rd season with Hibs Young Leader lvl1 (achieved in 3 weeks!) Working to CSW Step into sport Lining mini soccer games |
U11s Junior
Captain 5th season with Hibs Young leader lvl 1 (Since Dec08) Lining mini soccer games |
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| U11s Juniors
4th season with Hibs Young leader lvl 1 (Since Dec08) Lining mini soccer games 100% training attendance record |
U11s Colts Captain 5th season with Hibs Young leader lvl 1 (Since Dec08) Lining mini soccer games |
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