Plans for three new teams to complete club pyramid

LEAGUE OF Ireland outfit Wexford FC have announced plans to enroll three new teams under their Academy structure as they look to complete their pyramid spanning from senior now down as far as Under-9.

The decision, which has been received very positively in the local community, will see Wexford incorporate development structures at the Under-13, Under-11 and Under-9 age groups, all encompassed under the ‘Talent Development Programme’ heading.

In a post circulated on the club’s social media, Wexford outlined that these new teams will train once a week in Ferrycarrig Park, in addition to training and playing with their schoolboy clubs.

Attendees of the Talent Development Programme will enjoy a host of benefits including personal development plans, home training programmes, and access to small group coaching.

It is also understood that these squads are open to all aspiring players, regardless of playing experience.

Wexford FC’s new Talent Development Programme will be spearheaded by the club’s Under-15 manager and first team coach, Jason Goodison.

The appointment of the Wexford-born coach, who has recently achieved his UEFA ‘A’ Licence, has also been received with optimism.

‘The rationale for incorporating these age groups into our existing structure is very clear,’ Goodison said.

‘As a club we need to do everything we can to aid the development of local players from a young age.

‘Our aim is for players to enter the Talent Development Programme at Under-9 or Under-11 and progress initially into our National League side at Under-14.

‘Then from there, hopefully we can continue their pathway within the club all the way up to first team level.’

Goodison certainly isn’t alone in this endeavour. He will be joined by a host of other Wexford FC coaches, including fellow UEFA ‘A’ Licence holder Michael Walker.

Wexford’s deployment of two of their most qualified coaches to these age groups hints at the importance of this idea to the Ferrycarrig Park side and of their ambitions for the future.

Registrations of interest can now be made for Wexford FC’s Talent Development Programme by following the link in the relevant posts on Facebook and Twitter.

Children born in the following years are eligible to apply: Under-13 (2008-2009), Under-11 (2010-2011), and Under-9 (2012-2013).

This news comes in the same week that Wexford FC reached out to all local schoolboy clubs to offer their assistance with the planning of home training sessions during this extended period of lockdown.

Should any coach or club wish to take up this offer, they can email the club on info@wexfordfc.ie