CYF COURSE FOR GOZITAN COACHES

The Gozo Football Association in collaboration with the Malta Football Association organised a basic course for the coaches operating mainly in the Youth sector.  The CYF course is an important certificate for the coaches which give them the basic knowledge to handle young children at tender ages.

The course was led by Mr. Stephen Grima, together with National coach Mr. John Buttigieg and his assistant Mr. Carmel Busutill.  Twelve sessions were held at the GFA headquarters and the Gozo Stadium during the weekend between the 21^st and 23^rd August for all the Gozitan participants, who practically represented every Gozitan Youth Nursery.

The GFA President Mr. Alvin Grech greeted Mr. Grima and the National coaches and thanked them for accepting the invitation to organise the CYF course in Gozo.  The president also wished that the participants make good use of this opportunity to obtain the basic certificate for coaching.

Mr. Joe Bajada, the GFA general secretary, stated that the association is working hard to continue the development of the game in Gozo.  He said that particular effort is being put to support the coaching sector aiming to have a good number of qualified coaches on the island. 

The general secretary reminded that the association is aiming to introduce rigid regulations in the near future and no team will be eligible to participate in the local competition without a qualified coach.  Mr. Bajada also wished success to all the participants and took the opportunity to express best wishes to Mr. John Buttigieg and Mr. Carmel Busutill for their recent appointment as National coach and assistant repectively.