Printer Friendly
The Free Library
19,607,059 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

Christian aims to help the youngsters to enjoy game; FOOTBALL.


EX-CARDIFF City player Christian Roberts Christian Roberts (born October 22, 1979 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh striker who currently plays for League One side Swindon Town.

Christian made a name for himself at Exeter City where he scored 18 goals in 67 appearances before Bristol City decided to snap him up.
 is to become a children's football instructor after signing up for a new scheme created by the Welsh Football Trust.

The Fun Football Charter Mark accreditation accreditation,
n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice.
 scheme is a new programme developed by the Welsh Football Trust which aims to improve the standards within soccer camps and football 'fun days.' It is hoped that the accreditation will form the basis for a national standard which will provide coaches with the training required to help children develop the best possible football skills in a fun and safe environment.

Christian Christian

flees the City of Destruction. [Br. Lit.: Pilgrim’s Progress]

See : Escape


Christian

travels to Celestial City with cumbrous burden on back. [Br. Lit.
, who runs Total Technique Elite Coaching in Llanrumney Llanrumney (Welsh Llanrhymni: llan parish + Rhymney River) is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales.

As it lies east of the Rhymney, it is geographically located in the traditional county of Monmouthshire, whereas most of the city to the west of the
, is nearing the end of his training with the Trust which he began in June June: see month. . His coaching centre offers children of all ages and all abilities the chance to learn real techniques of football.

Christian said: "This new accreditation is so important, not only to ensure I can offer the children the best opportunities, but also so the parents can rest assured that their children are in safe hands.

"In this business, in order to enhance your company and be seen as professional you have to have the correct qualifications and accreditation. I believe strongly in what the Welsh Football Trust does, and have built up a great relationship with the Welsh Football Trust team who are out in the field and supporting those taking the accreditation."

Christian has so far completed his first aid, welfare and child protection and disability coaching certificates, and is now working in and around Cardiff Cardiff (kär`dĭf), Welsh Caerdydd, city and county (1998 est. pop. 320,900), S Wales, on the Taff River near its mouth on the Bristol Channel. Cardiff is the capital of Wales and an important port. Until the early 20th cent.  to develop suitable after-school clubs.

Christian said that his inspiration to get involved with the accreditation scheme came after seeing the below-par standards of some other fun football organisations available to local youngsters.

"I know from previous experience of taking my son to classes and seeing that he wasn't was·n't  

Contraction of was not.


wasn't was not
wasn't be
 learning correctly that the standard is not as it should be.

"I think parents and some schools have been burnt by bad experiences and have lost confidence in what the sessions can teach children about football but also about having fun in a safe environment."

For further information on your nearest Fun Football accredited accredited

recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria.


accredited herds
cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g.
 training camp or to find out how to become a Fun Football instructor visit www.welshfootballtrust.

org.uk/grassroots/7936

CAPTION(S):

Christian Roberts (far right) with his children's squad
COPYRIGHT 2009 MGN Ltd.
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2009 Gale, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Title Annotation:Sport
Publication:South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
Date:Oct 28, 2009
Words:385
Previous Article:Brilliant Whitchurch keep up their fine run.
Next Article:pounds 10 scheme that cut hospital waiting lists; Patient's going home date is put above bed.



Related Articles
Soccer match designed to build bridges.
We're on our marks for the 2012 Games; OLYMPICS: Schoolchildren start countdown with roadshow visit by athletes.
Football: Whistle for a great career; Refereeing is a vital part of the beautiful game and can be a rewarding career.
Golf: UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP BRINGS GOLF INDOORS FOR YOUNGSTERS.
Quinn gets balls rolling.
Hockey: Barry youngsters make it jolly hockey sticks at Colcot.
It is good to do sport and it's much better than sitting at home; Children encouraged to keep fit and healthy at Sports Scheme Health change 4 life.
Giving youngsters a second chance; FOOTBALL: Former Blues assistant manager helping kids released by pro: Second chance.
A feast of charity fun for baby Ruddi; Thousands flocked to the YMCA sports complex at Laund Hill, to enjoy a family day of delights and help raise...
Game for anything; Boro stars try out judo and table tennis.

Terms of use | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles