ECFC Football
Football Strategic Plan
C-COMMITMENT
I- INNOVATION
D-DEVELOPMENT
E- EVOLUTION
R- RESULTS
ECFC Football Strategic Goals
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To develop all aspects of match day and
training facilities
To promote career growth, continuity and
professionalism
To further develop the youth policy
To develop a professional scouting network
To ensure financial realism and budgeting
excellence
To further develop playing and player ethos
and strategy
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To develop all aspects of match day and
training facilities
2.
To promote career growth, continuity
and professionalism
To promote career growth, continuity and professionalism
Also: Mike Radford
and David Lee
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To further develop the youth policy
Youth Department
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A major part of our strategy for the future is
to enhance what we have already achieved
Contact time
Facilities
Standard of coaching
Standard of football
Video analysis
The future you have yet to see!
The Championship!
Youth department will produce players
Youth department will provide finance
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50/50
Parents Association
Local sponsors
Fundraising effort
At no cost to the club
A vision without a plan is just a dream
Youth aims and Objectives
Ongoing
FITC
2020 Vision Strategic Action Plan
Strategic Plan:
FITC 5 Year Development Plan
Category Plan:
FITC Programme Delivery and Business Management
Action Plan Objective
To become the principal provider for all aspects of grass
routes football
Done
Action Steps
Description
Action Point 1
Confirm programme viability and consolidate present
schedules
Jamie
Vittles
Jill Aldridge
Frank Sealey
Aug
2010
Action Point 2
Expand delivery centres base into middle and east Devon
Jamie
Vittles
Scott Walker
Danny Harris
Aug
2011
Action Point 3
Establish sustainable support and office management
systems
Jamie
Vittles
Jill Aldridge
Frank Sealey
Aug
2011
Action Point 4
Create effective sales and marketing base
Julian
Tagg
JV/ Board
Dec
2012
Action Point 5
Increase revenues by 25% year on year
Jamie
Vittles
Board/Staff
ongoing
Responsible
Supported by
Date
4.
To develop a professional scouting
network
Exeter City Football Club
Player Recruitment, Retention
& Release
(Scouting)
Organisational Chart.
Vice chairman
Club Secretary
Director of Football
Football Manager
Club Doctor
Senior Coaching staff
Senior Physiotherapist
Player Development Manager
Development Coach
Sports Scientist
Head of Youth
Scout North
Scout Mids
Scout South
Youth Physiotherapist
Local Football Development Manager
Youth Coach
C of Ex coaches
Performance
Analyst
Itinerant
Physiotherapists
Performance Centres
coaches
Development Centres
coaches
Schools & Community
coaches
Player Development policy
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Produce players through the young player
development (YPD) programme capable of meeting
the standards & demands of senior professional
football.
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Maximise the opportunity for all players to fulfil their
personal & sporting potential
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Ensure all players are treated fairly during their time
spent at the Football Club.
Player Progression
& Development
PARTICIPATION
PERFORMANCE
EXCELLENCE
Performance Centres (8-14)
Scholarship (16-18)
ELITE
Development Centres (5-10)
Progression Centres (11-14)
FITC
Schools Soccer
Centre of Excellence (8-16)
College (16-18)
Senior squad
Young Pro’ (17-21)
Young Player Development Provisions
Performance
Centre
North
Senior Football
Scholarship
Performance
Centre
West
Centre
of Excellence
Performance
Centre
East
College
Performance
Centre
Exeter
LEGEND
Development/Progression Centre
Recruitment policy
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Build a squad of adaptable players, blending experience
with development to achieve & sustain success on the
field of play
Provide access & opportunity for young players within
the SW Region & build for the future with a homegrown talent-base
Identify players below 23 years of age with potential to
sustain 1st. team standing & contribute to the success
of the Club in competition.
Player Release policy
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Operate a transparent system of player evaluation &
communicate it effectively
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Be accessible & honest with players, staff & others
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Clearly sign-post alternative pathways for players leaving the
Football Club
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Make other clubs aware of the imminent release of players &
provide opportunities to move within the professional, semiprofessional & amateur game
Continue to foster good relations with local employers &
education providers
Recruitment/release pathways
Compensation system
Walk-on
Youth scouting & recommendation
Local & regional clubs
Transfer system
Senior scouting
Loan system
Non-league clubs
Senior Clubs
Local clubs
Trials
Trials
Community groups
Development Centres (5-10)
Performance Centres (8-14)
Introduction
Trials
Progression Centres (11-14)
Centre of Excellence (8-16)
FITC
Scholarship (16-18)
Senior squad
Young Pro’ (17-21)
College (16-18)
Supporters groups
Soccer Schools
Re-training
Higher education
Local schools
LEGEND.
Further education
Retained
Viewed
Released
Participate
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
5.
To ensure finance realism and
budgeting excellence
Football Budgets
Budget 1 (P1)
Players wages
Players pensions
Appearance bonus
Crowd/position bonus
Accommodation/relocation
Transfer fees paid
Signing on fees Agents fees
Others
Budget 2(P2)
Coaching Staff
Accomodation
Second physio
Development
Coaching
Staff
Match analysis
Football support
Coach costs away games
Training ground sundries
Flight costs away games
League & FA registrations
Away accommodation
League fines
Scout Cost
Away and pre-match food
Football secretary
Pre-season costs
Football stationery & postage
Training kit
Stationery
Equipment
Kitman Wages
Team building & training
Laundry materials
Trialist costs (fuel & accom)
Cleaning
Mobile phone costs
Reserve team costs
Vehicle hire
Physio wages
Vehicle running costs
Medical insurance
CPD
Medical consultations
Medical supplies
Meals for players - home matches
Cat & Fiddle drinks
6.To further develop playing and
player ethos and strategy
The magic……..