The grassroots development plan is the strategic framework for launching, following up and rolling out grassroots activities throughout the country. It is the outcome of study, evaluation and consultation. It sets out the goals and actions which will drive towards achieving the defined objectives. It is implemented by the technical department with continuous evaluation of progress and adaptation against outlined objectives.
Effective planning, however, needs to be a shared process that involves all the stakeholders. In the case of a grassroots programme, it is essential that links and partnerships be created with the government as well as other bodies to ensure continuity in the medium- and long-term. The first stage of development planning is to understand exactly what you hope to achieve and what you would like your programme/plan to do. An effective monitoring and evaluation system should also be designed to ensure that the programmes meet the expected outcomes. Your objectives should be SMART:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Timed
Guidelines :
Analysis of the situation in a country
CONSULTATION:
The need for consultation with all stakeholders in order to ensure that all points of view are taken into account and, if possible, represented in the plan.
Participation:
To increase the number of people involved in the sport.
Quality:
The desire to improve and develop the game at all levels; the provision of high-quality technical support.
Social Responsibility:
Offering an alternative to the everyday lives of children from disadvantaged areas.
EQUALITY:
Making sure that the underdeveloped areas of the sport (football for girls, players with disabilities, football in schools) receive support and appropriate services.
Partnership:
Recognition that the development of football requires a partnership approach involving all sectors of the sport and society.
Analysis of the situation in a country
- Population,
- Administrative and technical organisation at national, regional and local levels,
- The educational system,
- Sports policies,
- The existence of a grassroots football structure,
- Sports infrastructures and facilities,
- Links between the Member Association and government ministries.
- A study of football throughout the country, in all provinces and regions, will show the extent to which the sport is practised in all sectors.
- Determining the facilities available in all sectors, in particular in rural areas, offers vital information, such as the number of children who have access to football equipment and under what conditions.
- The availability of coach-educators and equipment, as well as the different types of tournament organised throughout the country, will give an indication of the needs of each sector.
- Can a programme be launched in the various sectors, or a seminar organised to study the feasibility of the programme?
- Are there official links between Member Association staff, leagues, clubs, communities and schools?
- Guarantees for the continuity of the grassroots football programme in rural areas and other regions must be based on the stability of those involved, including the communities and ministries of health, youth, sport and education. These bodies must not only be present, but also active in working towards a common objective.
- Coach-educators: number and qualifications
- Development of grassroots football
- Activities: competitions, tournaments and festivals
- Equipment, material
- Infrastructure
- Grassroots football committee
- To introduce grassroots football to boys and girls (aged 6-12)
- To promote the philosophy of grassroots football
- To develop the activities of grassroots football
- To increase participation in grassroots football programmes
- To improve training and match equipment
- To instruct teachers (including women) to become coach-educators
- To encourage parents and volunteers to get involved
- To establish links and build relationships between all partners,
- To put a legitimate structure for the development of grassroots football in place
- To appeal to an audience and increase
- Initial consultations: coach-educators, teachers, parents, etc.
- Bringing together the essential people: an executive committee, key individuals, etc.
- Preparation and presentation of a development plan
- Consultation seminars and meetings: member association, ministries, sponsors, etc.
- Submission of a final plan: association’s technical department
- Approval: member association/FIFA
- Launching the plan: grassroots programme
- Plan for implementation: short-/medium-/long-term development plan
CONSULTATION:
The need for consultation with all stakeholders in order to ensure that all points of view are taken into account and, if possible, represented in the plan.
Participation:
To increase the number of people involved in the sport.
Quality:
The desire to improve and develop the game at all levels; the provision of high-quality technical support.
Social Responsibility:
Offering an alternative to the everyday lives of children from disadvantaged areas.
EQUALITY:
Making sure that the underdeveloped areas of the sport (football for girls, players with disabilities, football in schools) receive support and appropriate services.
Partnership:
Recognition that the development of football requires a partnership approach involving all sectors of the sport and society.
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