The academy is run entirely by volunteers. Our 50 coaches give their time so more than 220 local children can play. You don't need to be an ex-pro, and you don't even need to coach. If you can give a little time, there's a role for you.
Run sessions and matchdays alongside a team's coaching group. No experience needed. You'll learn from the coaches already involved.
Help set up, run drills and keep sessions safe and fun. Plenty of our coaches started out this way.
It's not all about football. Teams and the committee need help with admin, matchday organisation, fundraising and sponsorship.
Every coach and volunteer is properly checked and supported, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Email the academy and tell us how you'd like to help, and if you have a team in mind.
Like every Scottish football club, we check identity and references, and roles working with children need a PVG check. We'll guide you through it.
Everyone working with children completes the Scottish football wellbeing and protection training for their role.
You'll be welcomed into a team's coaching group, with support from people who've done it before.
Email the academy with how you'd like to help and any team you have in mind. There's no obligation.
Email the academyor write to info@neilstonfcyouth.com
Find your child's team and email the coaches to arrange a trial session.