Objectives & Safety

Football Matters is an exciting intiative supported by former England captain David Platt. Our mission is to promote interest in the game, nurture talent and encourage fresh young players. All our activities provide an excellent opportunity for boys and girls of all ages and abilities to develop their football skills and knowledge in an enjoyable and stimulating environment, under the instruction of our experienced and expert coaches.

Every Academy is attended by David Platt, who will be passing on his experience and knowledge to the next generation of footballers in England.

Safety and Insurance

We recognise as a priority our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of every participant on our Academies. There will be a designated person trained in first-aid present at all our Academies and dealing with any injuries which may occur. There will also be a child welfare officer at every Academy we run to ensure the safety of every child attending.

Every child participating in a Football Matters activity will be fully covered under our insurance policy with Leisure Insure LLP, specialists in insurance to the leisure industry, and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Spectators and Photography

No spectator or parent will be allowed to take photos at any Football Matters activity. There will be a designated photographer present at every Academy that we run and photos will be available to buy at the end of the Academy.

Coaches

Each Academy will have a Head Coach who will oversee all coaching on the Academy. Every coach particpating on the Academies will have completed an enhanced police check and will be fully aware of his responsibilites relating to the general wellfare of the participants.

The coach: player ratio will be no greater than 1:12.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for any further queries.