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Monday, 05 October 2009
Bolton School has been chosen as the Independent Schools
Football Association (ISFA) Focus School for the Manchester and
Northwest region 2009-2011.
The school is one of 8 Focus Schools from different regions
around the country selected to receive focused support from ISFA,
who work alongside the Football Association to develop and promote
the game in the independent sector. Building on the School's
involvement in the Bolton Schools' Sports Partnership, this is an
opportunity that will benefit schools in the whole area.
ISFA will support each of the schools to drive football
development in their own school, and particularly throughout their
region. Priority is given to development in the 5-11 age group,
with the creation of a network of Young Leaders through
volunteering, the development of girls' football, and coach
education, and it is in these areas that a Focus School will be
assisted in working.
Bolton School will work closely with ISFA to spread ideas from the
centre throughout schools in the whole region. Further to the
events already hosted at the school as part of the Schools' Sports
Partnership, the ISFA scheme will encourage a series of coaching
courses, festivals and invitational afternoons to help spread best
practice. Focus Schools will be key supporters of the RESPECT and
fair play initiatives within the Independent sector.
The ISFA Focus School status is a credit to the outstanding
facilities and expertise available at Bolton School. Both the
Senior and Junior Boys coaches have played football professionally
- Senior Boys Coach Keith Branagan is an ex Bolton Wanderers and
International player, and Junior Boys Coach Mike Duxbury, is an ex
Manchester United player.
The school has a good track record of producing professional
players including Sean McAllister who plays for Sheffield Wednesday
and Julian Darby, ex Bolton Wanderers player who now coaches Derby
County.
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