New Partnership Announcement: Matt Tally Player Development Centre & Worcester City FC Launch Community Outreach Program

Matt Tally Player Development Centre has joined forces with Worcester City Football Club to deliver an innovative and impactful community outreach program. This exciting partnership aims to foster a love for sports, develop leadership skills, and provide engaging physical activities for young people across the Worcester area.

Key Components of the Program

The collaboration will offer a range of opportunities tailored to benefit children, schools, and the wider community:

1. Six-Week Sports Leadership Program

   • Designed to teach young participants valuable leadership skills through sports.

   • Focus on teamwork, communication, and planning to inspire future leaders both on and off the field.

2. After-School and Lunchtime Football Sessions

   • Accessible and inclusive sessions encouraging physical activity and participation in football.

   • Opportunities to learn basic skills and enjoy the game in a supportive environment.

3. Tailored PE Lessons with a Six-Week Sports-Related Mental Health Program

   • Customized Physical Education programs delivered to schools to align with their specific needs.

   • Includes expert coaching to enhance fitness, coordination, and teamwork among students.

   • 6-Week Sports-Related Mental Health Program tailored for Key Stage 1 and 2 children. The focus is on fostering emotional resilience, teamwork, and self-awareness through physical activity and sports.

4. Holiday Clubs

   • Providing structured and fun activities during school holidays.

   • A blend of football training, games, and social interaction to keep children active and engaged.

5. School Football Tournaments

   • Competitive yet friendly events fostering school pride and community spirit.

   • Open to all local schools, these tournaments will encourage sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Shared Vision for Community Impact

This program is built on a shared commitment by Matt Tally Player Development Centre and Worcester City FC to nurture talent and promote well-being in the local community. By making sports accessible and enjoyable, the initiative hopes to inspire the next generation of players, leaders, and fans.

Matt Tally, founder of the Player Development Centre, shared his excitement:
"This partnership is about much more than football. It’s about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, giving them confidence, skills, and opportunities to succeed."

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Worcester City's Owner Simon Lancaster, echoed this sentiment:

"“Ever since we came into the club this is an initiative that we have been working hard on. The club used to do it many years ago and I am delighted that we have been able to bring it back. It is brilliant for the primary schools to be given this assistance, and especially for the kids themselves to be provided with fun but professional coaching. And it is so important for the football club to inspire and engage with our next generation of players, fans, volunteers and sponsors along with their parents to help us grow the club into the future. We are aiming to take it into more primary schools over the coming months. ”

Get Involved

Schools and community members interested in participating can contact either organization for more information . The program aims to kick off in early 2025, and places for certain activities may be limited.

This partnership marks an exciting chapter in community sports development in Worcester, blending professional expertise and a passion for making a difference.