Coaching's on the ball; North Glasgow strike a great partnership.IT WAS a good game plan when North Glasgow College and the Scottish FA teamed up to give students real coaching experience. The successful partnership, which kicked off four years ago, enables sports coaching students to achieve Scottish FA Coach Education qualifications in return for volunteering in local secondary schools. Paul McNeill, Scottish FA regional manager, said: "The partnership with North Glasgow College is fantastic. "It not only provides students with a football qualification but, more importantly, it enables them to gain the vital skills that employers will look for once they leave college." One of the great success stories of the programme is Stephen Gallacher Stephen Gallacher (born 1 November 1974) is a Scottish golfer. He is the nephew of former European Ryder Cup Captain Bernard Gallacher. Gallacher was born in Dechmont, Scotland. He played in a victorious Walker Cup side in 1995 and turned professional later that year. , 38, who now works full-time with St Mirren Football Club's community section as their street football co-ordinator. Former taxi driver taxi driver n → taxista m/f taxi driver taxi n → chauffeur m de taxi taxi driver taxi n → Stephen, from Milton, Glasgow Milton is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated north of the River Clyde. Building on Milton in Glasgow started in the late 1940s as part of a general post-war construction programme by Glasgow Corporation to deal with the housing shortage and slum , had been involved in football for years but decided to get back into education and get some qualifications. He said: "The scheme is great and really a two-way street. The student coaches learn a lot from it because we get the chance to put our skills into practice with the young people. "My full-time job with the club involves managerial and administration duties as well as the coaching of young players. "I also help out with the coaching and development of the under-12 youth squad." The partnership is set to grow. So, if you want more information on the HND HND (in Britain) Higher National Diploma; a qualification in a technical subject equivalent to an ordinary degree Noun 1. HND - a diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good Sports Coaching courses, contact the college on 0141 558 9001 or email infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk |
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