Coach of the Year

After nominations and a vote by the Clubs Parents Crosfields JFC Chairman Mr Ivan Baracskai (pictured on the left) presented the Coach of the Year award to Mr. Paul Smalley (pictured on the right) during the Clubs February general meeting.

Paul makes a tremendous contribution to the Club - coaching at U5's, U7's and U11's - he is also the Chairman of the Clubs Mini-Soccer section - helping to shape the direction of coaching activities for the younger children and providing much appreciated help and leadership when required.

Through the Clubs sponsorship Paul has qualified as both a FA Level 1 coach and also the new FA Youth Module 1 qualification. He will also be attending the FA Youth module 2 course in the near future - all of which shows his commitment to developing his skills as a coach for the benefit of the children. The enthusiasm and fun he brings to the childrens football is clearly appreciated by the players and parents alike.

The Club is very pleased to have a role model like Paul and hopes that he will continue to inspire other mums and dads, brothers and sisters to become involved with coaching and playing football at our Club.

Well done Paul.