Scottish Youth FA - SYFA

🎖 Nominations are open for the 2026 Scottish FA Grassroots Awards, supported by McDonald's

Help recognise the volunteers, coaches, clubs and individuals who make a lasting difference to grassroots football in Scotland ✨

Nominations close on 17 July 2026

Follow the link below for full details and information on how to nominate

Grassroots Awards 2026 | Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) The nominations are now open for the 2026 Scottish FA Grassroots Awards, supported by McDonald's - Nominations now open for Scottish FA Grassroots Awards

🤝 Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome Macron Sports Hub Edinburgh to the SYFA Partner Family! ⚽💙

With their expertise in teamwear and club support, Macron Sports Hub Edinburgh are the perfect partner to help us deliver even more value and opportunities for our member clubs across Scotland!

Built on shared values, a passion for grassroots football, and a commitment to supporting the game at every level, this partnership is one we’re incredibly excited about ✨️

Here’s to a fantastic journey together 🙌

⚽ Is your club fundraising from one event to the next without a clear plan?

Running a grassroots football club is tough, especially when it comes to generating sustainable income

Join us for a FREE practical workshop designed to help clubs build a realistic, year-round income generation strategy!

📅 Monday 27 July 2026
🕝 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 SYFA, Hampden Park, Glasgow

You'll learn how to:
✅ Understand what it really costs to run your club
✅ Review and strengthen your current income streams
✅ Maximise fundraising, sponsorship, grants, donations & Gift Aid
✅ Create a tailored income generation plan for the year ahead

Opportunity on the night to meet Chris Baty, the regional football representative who can be contacted at [email protected]

Plus, attendees can access FREE follow-up support from TeamFeePay to develop and implement their own strategy

🎟️ Places are FREE but limited

👉 Register here: https://teamfeepay.com/event/income-generation-planning-workshop-teamfeepay-syfa/

⚡ THIS WEEK'S FOCUS: DRIBBLING & RUNNING WITH THE BALL

A defender set up to deal with a pass is a defender who hasn't decided what to do about a player running straight at them.
This week we're working on close control, scanning for space, and the confidence to beat a player 1v1 — from first touches at U7 right through to game-changing runs at U16+.

Because sometimes the best way through a defence isn't around it. It's straight at it. 🎯

👉 Full weekly plan and session library live now on The Coaching Manual.

https://www.thecoachingmanual.com/hubfs/Weekly%20Plans/Dribbling%20and%20Running%20With%20The%20Ball/Weekly%20Plan%20-%20Dribbling%20&%20Running%20With%20The%20Ball.pdf