Newcastle Town FC junior section is a FA Charter Standard club and is proud of it’s reputation of nurturing and coaching the talents of the area’s young footballers. The junior section achieved the highly prestigious Charter Standard award several seasons ago, which means every team run has a qualified first aider and CRB checked coach. The club now has a higher level of coach than ever before, with FA qualified level 3 coaches within the junior section.

The junior section is chaired by Steve Wilmore, who officially formed the youth section for the 2000/2001 season. Since then the club has achieved mega growth in a short space of time, with the club now running 9 boys teams and 5 girls teams, as well as developing a Saturday Soccer School, Summer Camps, Fun Days, Open Days and the Newcastle College football Academy.

The junior section and first team are heavily linked to aid development, and this is shown by every player for the youth section receiving a pass to allow free entry into home first team and reserve matches upon signing for the club. The junior section has it’s own suite at the Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, which every member of the junior section can have access. Whether it’s to play on the Playstation or just to slouch on the sofas with mates, the facilities are there.

Newcastle Town FC junior section is always encouraging our youngsters to take part in fund raising events, however anyone who feels able to offer any sponsorship will be welcomed with open arms. Most of our teams results can be found at www.football.mitoo.co.uk or www.staffordshirecountyseniorleague.co.uk

YOUTH SECTION OFFICIALS

Chairman- Steve Wilmore 01782 628590

Vice Chairman- Roger Whitehurst 01782 713412

Secretary- Jackie Steele 01782 632500

Treasurer- Mark Pedley

Physio- Joanne Dempsey

Club Welfare Officer- Ray Tatton 07974 220689

General Manager Girls Section- Simon Blanchard 07817 201328

Secretary Girls Section- Carolyn Blanchard 07936684046

COACHES, MANAGERS & ASSISTANTS

Third Team- Neil Prestridge & Paul Groves

Under 18's- Steve Beech & Paul Smith

Under 16's- Roger Whitehurst, John Nolan & Angie Whitehurst

Under 15's- Gavin Appleby & Gerry Wild

Under 13's- Dave Lowe, Paul Groves & Sharon Lowe

Under 12's- Craig James & Chris Owen

Under 11's- Rob Heeks

Under 10’s- Les Morris

Girls First Team- TBC

Girls Under 16's- Duncan Cooper & Gorlando Costa

Girls Under 14's- TBC

Girls Under 12's- Laura Eagles & Chris Owen

Girls Under 10's- Colin Rahmatalla

SATURDAY SOCCER SCHOOL

The Saturday Soccer School provides fun coaching sessions to develop children’s football skills from the age of 5 upwards. All sessions last 1 hour and 30 minutes, and costs only £3.

SUMMER SCHOOL

During the school holidays, the junior section run Summer Schools. The dates, times and prices are arranged closer to the holidays, but all courses are run with FA qualified coaches, who are first aid and CRB checked.

JUNIOR SECTION FUN DAY

Newcastle Town FC junior section run a Fun Day each year, where all the junior teams take part in fundraising, and mini tournaments. Vice Chairman Roger Whitehurst organises the event, which takes place prior to the start of the new season.

JUNIOR SECTION OPEN DAY

The junior section hold an Open Day at the clubs Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium ground, where all youth section teams are invited onto the pitch for their official teams photos. The photos are taken on a home match day, before the first team plays.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Newcastle Town FC youth section has joined in partnership with Newcastle-Under-Lyme College to deliver the Football Academy. As a member of the Academy, you’ll be coached by UEFA licensed coaches and will take part in 3 practical sessions a week to fit around your timetable. The academy is open to 16-18 year old males and females.

For more information contact Dave Barnes on 01782 254212, email dave.barnes@nulc.ac.uk or contact this website.

TRIALS WITH NEWCASTLE TOWN FC

If you are a good player of any age group and you are wanting to try out for a new club, get in touch and we will give you a trial. We have teams in almost every age group and will always try to accommodate quality players. Email or contact one of the clubs officials.

Any established teams with qualified coaches, who wish to become part of a junior section and would like to apply to join Newcastle Town FC junior section should contact Chairman Steve Wilmore on 01782 628590.