Quote Originally Posted by sapdad View Post
absolutely.most clubs ive seen a lot of have a very close association with seniors.i know of a few NPL teams who have done jersey presentations to the kids by the seniors.SAP demonstrations have been played on 1st grade matchdays.even having coaches involved in SAP who are in the seniors set up come through and talk to the kids and encourage them.its really cool and definitely bonds the kids to the club from an early age.
also it should be noted that every instance ive seen of seniors getting involved in it has always been embraced by the seniors.it never looks as if they are performing some sort of chore.the kids get a real kick out of seeing how the big boys do it, and hopefully it inspires them to want to do the same.
Excellent! Good to see.
Some of the best moments and memories I have are playing for a club where you felt part of it all.
Also spent some time at a club that did not do this, and it always felt like you were unwanted but necessary.
I’m glad some clubs are seeing the big picture!