PSFA is committed to ensuring that the future of the Association will be maintained and developed. Young footballers who have the necessary skills and motivation to become better players are recruited and nurtured through the WSFA structure. The aim is to run development programmes leading to matches against appropriate opposition and attract and retain those in football who not only play the game but are supporters of it and wish to learn even more about it.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) stresses the importance of youth education and the maintenance of high standards at all times. This is also in line with the UEFA objective of promoting the training of new talent locally in order to safeguard the future of football.
Objectives of the Pembrokeshire Schools Football Association
- Investment in quality driven development programmes;
- To produce players who can aspire to the highest possible levels of adult football;
- Support the football education of young players alongside their non-football education;
- Ensure the medical care of all participating players;
- Promote fair play on and off the pitch through its understanding of refereeing matters by the attitude of its players, coaches and officials.
Operational programme of the Pembrokeshire Schools Football Association based on FAW guidelines for WPL Academies
- Objectives and philosophy;
- Efficient organisation;
- All staff DBS checked;
- Best available training and match facilities;
- Adequate financial arrangements;
- An understanding of the scope of insurance for players;
- A football development programme for each age group based on technical, psychological, physical and social issues and the coaches understanding of these factors;
- Education sessions on the “Laws of the game”;
- Medical support for the players;
- Anti-Doping education with an explanation of the rules of doping control to all players and staff. (“Coach clean”)
- Review and feedback processes to evaluate individual and team performances and the achievement of set objectives;
- Effective communication with parents;
- The performance of the PSFA in meeting its aims and objectives