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ROVERS ACADEMY
PARENT & PLAYER
HANDBOOK
Dear Parent & Player
It is my great pleasure to offer you a very Doncaster Rovers Academy is committed
warm welcome to our Academy at to developing young players by using the
Doncaster Rovers Football Club. best coaches and the best facilities we
can source and adopting an all inclusive,
I trust you will find this handbook an tactically and psychologically in an effort
informative and relevant resource for to improve their all-round game.
both players and parents within our
programme. This academy has a From a youth perspective, I believe that
fabulous reputation for developing more and more of our youth players will
professional footballers. be given the chance to prove their worth
with the under-23s and in the first team
Helping to develop the player as a in time.
footballer is only one part of our role at
Doncaster Rovers. The implementation The manager has stressed the
and enforcement of a programme that importance of developing our own
develops our players as “quality” people, players and this places our Academy at
with the skills to be role models in the heart of the youth development
society, is every bit as important to offer programme.
them the best opportunity to succeed in
life, as well as at Doncaster Rovers With the support of our board of
Football Club. directors, the coaching staff, you as
parents and our players, our Academy
Talent alone will not give a young player will be able to continue and thrive for the
a top career in football. Their attitude foreseeable future.
and application to work hard within this
environment will ensure that they get the Best wishes
most from their ability and give them the Gavin Baldwin
best opportunity to fulfil their potential Chief Executive
as a footballer in the future.
I would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate all players who have been
invited back and all those who are joining
us for the first time.
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/
OUR MISSION To attract, develop, motivate and retain the best natural talent by providing the best possible experience……….... To create players of value. OUR VISION Our Academy is the destination of choice for the best 7-18 year olds locally and regionally. We recruit the potential and provide the multi-disciplinary programme required to see the potential realised. We aim to develop two players each year for the First Team Squad, developing well rounded individuals through the education provision provided. It is important for us to produce players that are essentially good people as well as good players.
Academy staff list
Academy Manager - Tony Cook
Academy Head of Coach Development - Steve Welsh
Lead Senior Development Phase Coach - Gary McSheffrey
Lead Professional Development Coach - Paul Stancliffe
Lead Youth Development Coach - Tony Mee
Lead Foundation Phase Coach - TBC
Head of Academy Goalkeeping - Steve Hernandez
Head of Academy Safeguarding & Welfare – Kirsty Cavanagh
Head of Academy Recruitment - Kevan Wildes
Academy Administrator/Secretary - Shelley Tonge
Head of Academy Education - Nathan Fawley
Head of Academy Sports Science - Daniel Solts
Academy Sports Psychologist - Dr Tom Mitchell
Head of Academy Medicine - Rodger Wylde
Physiotherapist U9-16’s - Damon Khan
Therapist U9-U16’s - Rick McGowan
Therapist U9-U16’s - Jessica Sargent
Therapist U9-U16’s - Ryan Kisby
Age group coaches
Foundation phase staff
Medical Department Sports Science
Head of FP
Rodger Wylde & Department
Damon Khan TBC Dan Solts
U9s U10s U11s U12s Goalkeepers
Neil Jones & Adam Tom Chambers & Suleiman Suleiman Doviijus Cesnulis Steve Hernandez,
Pilgrim Jess Douthwaite & Cameron Foulkes & Stuart Jones Nick Buxton &
James Leverton
YDP coaching team
Medical Department Head of YDP Sports Science
Rodger Wylde & Department
Damon Khan Tony Mee Dan Solts
U13s U14s U15s U16s Goalkeepers
Jimmy Speakman & Don Co�on & John Buckley & Tony Mee & Steve Hernandez &
Richard Anderson Andy Butler Don McKinna Gary McSheffrey Nick Buxton
Timetable of activities
Coaching sessions will take place primarily at:
The Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW.
Home fixtures will be played at the Keepmoat Stadium or the Elite Performance
Centre at Cantley unless informed otherwise. Full changing and shower facilities
are available on-site with a social area for parents. A selection of hot drinks are
available on training evenings. Hot and cold food/drinks are available from
caterers on-site during match days.
Foundation phase
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
U9 5–7 5 – 6.30 5 – 6.30 Game
U10 5–7 5 – 6.30 5 – 6.30 Game
U11 5–7 5 – 6.30 5 – 6.30 Game
U12 5–7 5 – 6.30 5 – 6.30 Game
GKs 5–7 5 – 6.30 5 – 6.30 Game
Youth development phase
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
U13 5.30 – 5–7 5 – 6.30 9 – 10.30 Game
8.30
(1 Cage)
U14 5.30 – 5-7 5 – 6.30 9 – 10.30 Game
8.30
U15 5.30 – 7-9 6.30 - 8 9 – 10.30 Game
8.30 Cantley
U16 5.30 – 7-9 6.30 - 8 9 – 10:30 Game
8.30 Cantley
GKs 5-7 5 – 6.30 Game
(13/14) 6.30 - 8
7-9
(15/16)
Doncaster Rovers Fixtures 2019/2020 Sat Aug 3 Gillingham H Sat Aug 10 Rochdale A Tue Aug 13 Grimsby Town A Carabao Cup One 7.45pm Sat Aug 17 Fleetwood Town H Tue Aug 20 Bolton Wanderers A Sat Aug 24 Lincoln City H Kick off 12.30pm police advice Sat Aug 31 Bury A Tue Sept 3 Lincoln City H EFL Trophy kick off 7.45pm Sat Sep 7 Rotherham United H kick off 12.30pm police advice Sat Sept 14 Ipswich Town A Tue Sep 17 Blackpool H Sat Sep 21 Peterborough United H Sat Sep 28 Coventry City A Sat Oct 5 Portsmouth H Tue Oct 8 Rotherham United A EFL Trophy 7pm ko Sat Oct 12 Oxford United A Sat Oct 19 Bristol Rovers H Tue Oct 22 Southend United A Sat Oct 26 Tranmere Rovers A TueOct 29 Manchester United H EFL Trophy 7.45pm ko Sat Nov 2 Burton Albion H Sat Nov 16 Shrewsbury Town H Sat Nov 23 Wycombe Wanderers A Sat Dec 7 Milton Keynes Dons H Sat Dec 14 AFC Wimbledon A Sat Dec 21 Accrington Stanley H Thu Dec 26 Peterborough United A 3pm ko Sun Dec 29 Sunderland H Wed Jan 1 Oxford United H Sat Jan 4 Portsmouth A Sat Jan 11 Bristol Rovers A Sat Jan 18 Coventry City H Sat Jan 25 Sunderland A Tue Jan 28 Southend United H Sat Feb 1 Fleetwood Town A Sat Feb 8 Rochdale H Tue Feb 11 Bolton Wanderers H Sat Feb 15 Gillingham A Sat Feb 22 Shrewsbury Town A Sat Feb 29 Wycombe Wanderers H Sat Mar 7 Milton Keynes Dons A Sat Mar 14 AFC Wimbledon H Sat Mar 21 Accrington Stanley A Sat Mar 28 Burton Albion A Sat Apr 4 Tranmere Rovers H Fri Apr 10 Lincoln City A Mon Apr 13 Bury H 3pm ko Sat Apr 18 Rotherham United A Sat Apr 25 Ipswich Town H Sat May 3 Blackpool A doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/
Central League Development Squad - Fixtures 2019/2020
Tues 24th Sept Portsmouth H 7.00pm PL Cup
Tues 1st Oct Rotherham United H 2.00pm tbc CLC
Tues 15th Oct Rotherham United A 2.00pm
Tues 5th Nov Huddersfield Town H 1.00pm CLC
Mon 11th Nov Aston Villa A 7.00pm PL Cup
Tues 19th Nov Scunthorpe United A 7.00pm
Tues 26th Nov Exeter City A 7.00pm PL Cup
Tues 10th Dec Walsall H 2.00pm
Tues 17th Dec Rochdale A 12.00noon CLC
Tues 7th Jan 2020 Mansfield Town H 2.00pm
Tues 14th Jan Shrewsbury Town A 1.00pm CLC
Tues 21st Jan 20 Portsmouth A 7.00pm PLCup
Wed 29th Jan 20 Aston Villa H 7.00pm PL Cup
Tues 4th Feb Rotherham United H 2.00pm
Tues 18th Feb20 Exeter City H 7.00pm PL Cup
Tues 25th Feb Mansfield Town A 2.00pm ex 10/09
Tues 3rd Mar Scunthorpe United H 2.00pm
Tues 31st Mar Walsall A 2.00pm
All the above Central League home fixtures will be played at Cantley Park Training Ground
CCL – Central League Cup
Premier League U21’s Cup
Please note these fixtures will be played at the Keepmoat Stadium
Central League games to arrange due to postponement for PL Cup
Tues 24th Sept Grimsby Town H 2.00pm tba
Tues 21st Jan Grimsby Town A 2.00pm tba
All fixtures subject to change.
Youth Team Fixtures 2019/2020 Sat Aug 3 Grimsby Town Home Sat Aug 10 Notts County Away Sat Aug 17 Rotherham Utd Home Fri Aug 23 Rotherham Utd 2.00pm Home Cup Group Match 1 Sat Aug 31 Burton Albion Home Fri Sep 6 Bradford City 2.00pm Home Sat Sep 14 Mansfield Town Home Cup Group Match 2 Sat Sep 21 Mansfield Town Home Fri Sep 27 Scunthorpe Utd 1.00pm Away Sat Oct 5 Cup Group Match 3 Sat Oct 12 Huddersfield Town Home Sat Oct 19 **Free Week** Sat Oct 26 Carlisle Utd Away Cup Group Match 4 Sat Nov 2 Lincoln City Home Sat Nov 9 Fleetwood Town Away Cup Group Match 5 Sat Nov 16 Chesterfield Away Sat Nov 23 Bradford City Away Fri Nov 29 Burton Albion 1.00pm KO Away Sat Dec 7 Cup Area Quarter- Final Sat Dec 14 Scunthorpe Utd Home Sat Jan 4 Mansfield Town Away Sat Jan 11 Cup Area Semi-Final Sat Jan 18 **Free Week** Sat Jan 25 Huddersfield Town Away Sat Feb 1 Cup Area Final Sat Feb 8 Chesterfield Home Sat Feb 22 Lincoln City Away Sat Feb 29 Grimsby Town Away Sat Mar 7 Notts County Home Sat Mar 14 Rotherham Utd Away doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/
U9-U16 Schoolboy Fixtures 2019/2020
Home Away
Sun 1 Sept Scunthorpe Utd 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 8 Sept Rotherham Utd 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 15 Sept Burton Albion 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 22 Sept Grimsby Town 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 29 Sept Free Week
Sun 6 Oct Lincoln City 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 13 Oct Chesterfield 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 20 Oct Festival Week
Sun 27 Oct Bradford City 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 3 Nov Notts County 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 10 Nov Grimsby Town 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 17 Nov Free Week
Sun 24 Nov Free Week
Sun 1 Dec Lincoln City 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 8 Dec Festival Week
Sun 15 Dec Chesterfield 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 22 Dec Free Week
Sun 5 Jan Free Week
Sun 12 Jan Festival Week
Sun 19 Jan Bradford City 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 26 Jan Notts County 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 2 Feb Scunthorpe Utd 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 9 Feb Festival Week
Sun 16 Feb Free Week
Sun 23 Feb Rotherham Utd 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 1 Mar Burton Albion 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 8 Mar Rotherham Utd 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 15 Mar Notts County 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 22 Mar Fixture Cancelled
Sun 29 Mar Chesterfield 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 5 Apr Lincoln City 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 12 Apr Free Week
Sun 19 Apr Grimsby Town 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
Sun 26 Apr Bradford City 9/11/13/15 10/12/14/16
Sun 3 May Scunthorpe Utd 10/12/14/16 9/11/13/15
All fixtures subject to change.
Player Code of Conduct
1. Play by the laws of the game with a full understanding that I am
2. Never argue with the referee or their representing Doncaster Rovers
assistant’s decision Football Club, behaving in a manner
that reflects its high standards.
3. I will be punctual and aim to achieve
100% attendance at training and 15. I will play and train with full kit,
games socks pulled up with shin pads at all
times.
4. I will be polite and respectful to all
Academy staff 16. I will look after and clean my
footwear at all times.
5. I will communicate directly by phone
call to my coach in regards to being 17. I will prepare my kit in advance for
absent from training. training and games.
6. I will report all injuries promptly to 18. I will take responsibility for all my
the medical staff and inform my training kit, keep it to a good
coach prior to training when standard and will not misplace any
attending treatment. items.
7. I will attend training and games with 19. I will maintain a healthy lifestyle and
a positive mind-set and have an understand the importance of eating,
enthusiastic approach at all times. resting, stretching and hydrating
properly.
8. I will co-operate with my coach and
all Doncaster Rovers staff. 20. I will communicate with my coach
regarding all my sporting activities
9. I will support and nurture away from DRFC Academy.
teammates and other age group
players on and off the pitch. 21. I will approach my coach to discuss
any problems that affect my
10. I will be proactive in completing any Academy life.
tasks or jobs given to me by my
coach or any Doncaster Rovers staff. 22. Minor disciplinary issues will be
dealt with by the DRFC Academy
11. I will develop a structured Management Team. If there is a need
professional approach towards for further action the Football
balancing my Academy life style, League will be asked for advice and
school life style and social life. guidance.
12. I will behave at all times with 23. Gross misconduct by any player,
self-discipline on and off the pitch. parent, spectator or club member
13. I will be sporting and competitive in will result in immediate suspension
all games and respect the opposition from the club, DRFC Board and the
and match officials at all times. Football League will be notified.
14. I will wear my Doncaster Rovers kit
inside and outside of the Academy
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/Parent Code of Conduct
1. Positively support the player without 8. Seek advice from senior academy
pressure and praise achievements. staff when needed in regards to all
2. Support player development and football matters.
encourage players throughout. 9. Inform Academy staff of any sports
3. Set a good example to all players at played outside of Academy (school,
all times. County).
4. Please do not coach players from the 10. Adhere to Doncaster Rovers policies
side-line – inconsistency will affect on playing time away from the
the player. Academy with Academy football being
a priority.
5. Support Doncaster Rovers Academy
coaches with player development. 11. Respect contractual agreements with
the club throughout the duration of
6. Communicate efficiently with relevant the term.
Academy staff in regards to all
footballing matters. 12. Adhere to the Doncaster Rovers
Spectator code of conduct for games
7. Respect and understand the values and training.
and principles upheld by the
Academy.Club Doncaster Safeguarding Structure
2019 -2020
Board of Directors Safeguarding Representative
– Club Doncaster: Gavin Baldwin (Director)
Board of Trustees Safeguarding Representative
– Club Doncaster Foundation & Sports College: John Wallbank (Trustee)
Head of Safeguarding (SSO)– Club Doncaster
Gavin Baldwin
CEO
Safeguarding Strategic Lead – Club Doncaster
Kirsty Cavanagh
Head of People & Culture
Safeguarding Manager – Club Doncaster
Safeguarding Manager – Doncaster RFL
Foundation & Sports College
Carl Hall (CEO)
Lucy Nickson (CEO)
Club Doncaster Steering Group:
Gavin Baldwin, Kirsty Cavanagh(Chair), Lucy Nickson (CDF&SC), John Davis (CDF), Carl Hall (Dons),
Tony Cook (DRFC), Mary Lally (DRFC), Marie Hepburn (Stadium) Shaun Lockwood (Comms),
Adi Turnpenny (Sports College), Jan Budtz (Impact)
Lead Welfare Lead Welfare Lead Welfare Lead Welfare Lead Welfare
Officer Officer Officer Officer Officer
(Youth / Academy) (Stadium) (Foundation) (Impact) (Sports College)
TBC Marie Hepburn John Davis Jan Budtz Adi Turnpenny
Club Doncaster Welfare Officers:
Sam Ramsden (Match day supporters), Tom Foy (NCS / Impact), Dean Sharp (Participation /
Schools), Joe Burton (Education), Nick Gillott (Health), Ben Mawson (Development), Sally Donnelly
(CDA), Shelley Tonge (Training Ground), Kellie Whitehead (Match day activities)
All Club Doncaster staff
All staff at Club Doncaster have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of
all children, young people and adults at risk
Club Doncaster Contact: Kirsty Cavanagh 07444 976839 kirsty.cavanagh@clubdoncaster.co.uk
Doncaster local Children’s services: 01302 734444 NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Immediate danger: 999
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/Club Doncaster Equality & Diversity
Structure
Board of Directors Safeguarding Representative
– Club Doncaster: Gavin Baldwin (Director)
Board of Trustees Safeguarding Representative
– Club Doncaster Foundation & Sports College: John Wallbank (Trustee)
Head of Equality & Diversity Club Doncaster
Gavin Baldwin
CEO
Equality Strategic Lead – Club Doncaster
Kirsty Cavanagh Head of People & Culture
Equality Representative Equality Representative Equality Representative –
– Club Doncaster Foundation – Club Doncaster Doncaster RFL
& Sports College Shaun Lockwood (Head of Carl Hall (CEO)
Lucy Nickson (CEO) Communications & Marketing)
Club Doncaster Steering Group:
Gavin Baldwin, Kirsty Cavanagh(Chair), Jim Lord (CDF&SC), John Davis (CDF), Carl Hall (Dons),
Richard Poole (HR, Mary Lally (DRFC), Marie Hepburn (Stadium) Shaun Lockwood (Comms),
Representative from DSA, Dean Metcalfe (SLO), Women in the game representation, Darren Warner
(Club Doncaster Titans), Alex Lorien or Representative from Arcadia Doncaster LGBT, Hayley Ford
(Club Doncaster), Representative from Doncaster Council Equality Support Service, Representative
from Doncaster MINDSocial networking, website, For further details please refer to the
club website. If you have any concerns
mobile phones and e-mail regarding safeguarding or want to report
communications a safeguarding issue, then you contact
the Head of People & Culture:
It is widely recognised that alongside the kirsty.cavanagh@clubdoncaster.co.uk
very beneficial aspects of modern
communication technologies there is Missing persons policy:
increased risks to children and young
people. The club has a separate social Whilst the boys remain the responsibility
media policy which can be found on the of Doncaster Rovers Football Club,
Academy website during sessions and matches we request
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/ that you arrange to collect them as soon
as possible afterwards. Youngsters
Academy players are reminded that by should be ready fifteen minutes after a
being a registered player at Doncaster coaching session and half an hour after a
Rovers this carries a degree of match. If it is necessary for your boy to
responsibility in relation to the behaviour be picked up later please inform his
and conduct on social media. coach in advance.
Respect campaign
Welfare policy The Best Practice Guidelines have
been developed to provide Clubs,
The Club is committed to placing the Leagues and County FA’s with advice
best interests of the children’s welfare, and guidance on the use of images of
care and development at the Academy of children and young people and is
all operational matters. We have integral to the work of the FA’s
developed specific policies aiming to National Game Division.
address welfare issues and have a
This has been adopted by Doncaster
structure in place to ensure that the
Rovers Football Club and is made
welfare of the children is maintained in
available to all players and parents
an appropriate manner.
involved with the Academy.
Doncaster Rovers FC have instigated
Child protection policy the Parent/Guardian and Young
statement Persons Permission Form for the use
of photographs and recorded images.
A child or young person is anyone under
the age of 18 engaged in any club This clearly sets out the purposes for
football activity. We subscribe to The which photographs, video or other
Club Doncaster Safeguarding and Best images of young people can and
Practice policy and procedures and cannot be used and provides consent
endorse and adopt the policy statement by both the Parent/Guardian and
contained in that document. Young Person.
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/Education & welfare: Doncaster Rovers Academy
acknowledges its responsibility to
Whilst Doncaster Rovers Football Club safeguard the welfare of every child and
Academy is committed to producing young person who has been entrusted to
young players who we hope will go on to its care and is committed to working to
represent Doncaster Rovers at first team provide a safe environment for all
level and beyond, we must stress the players.
importance of education.
Football is very precarious profession. A Disciplinary procedure
career can be ended in seconds at a very
early age. A football career is not for life statement
in the majority of cases and players must Doncaster Rovers Academy has a prime
have something to fall back on. responsibility for ensuring that all
players, parents and carers know the
The natural pathway of progression from rules and accepted standards of
the Academy does not want to cause any behaviour.
conflict with youngster’s education. If you
have important work to do on a training You are expected to familiarize yourself
night, if an assignment has to be with these rules and standards, and
completed then it won’t hurt to miss abide by them. Failure to comply with
training. these rules and standards may result in
action being taken against you.
Make sure you inform one of your
Coaches. Don’t say that you are injured; Informal warnings or cautions may take
tell the truth, no one will hold it against place and are intended to advise you of
you. If you plan your time carefully you minor mistakes and shortcomings so
can make a success of both. that you may take steps to improve your
behaviour or conduct. These informal
warnings or cautions do not form part of
the disciplinary procedure.
Equal opportunities:
The purpose of the disciplinary
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an procedures is to ensure that Doncaster
equal opportunity employer. The aim of Rovers Academy behaves fairly towards
our policy is to ensure that no job all players including and dealing with
applicant, employee, player or trialist alleged instances of unacceptable
receives less favourable treatment or is behaviour or conduct.
disadvantage by conditions or
requirements which cannot be justified
by reasons of sex, marital status, race,
colour, nationality, ethnic or national
origins.Youth Team Emergency Action Plan
Policy and Procedure 2019-2020
Club Medical Staff
Academy Physiotherapist
Rodger Wylde
Tel: 07484 298182
Email: shelley.tonge@clubdoncaster.co.uk
Club Doctor
Tim Douglas
Tel: 07717502609
Heads of Academy
Academy Manager Tony Cook (07392 297738)
YT Team Manager Paul Stancliffe (07711130705)
Senior PDP Coach Gary McSheffrey (07971 122235)
Training Cantley Park
Academy Physiotherapist present on-site at all training sessions. Head Physiotherapist
also present if First team are in attendance.
No on-site paramedic.
No on-site club doctor.
Club Doctor Tim Douglas located at local G.P practice, same day appointment available if
required by contacting directly.
All coaching staff including Paul Stancliffe & John Schofield are BFAS trained.
Equipment
Oxygen and Defibrillator located in physiotherapy room at all times. A second defibrillator
is located on the wall of the main building.
Stretcher, Neck Brace, Spinal Board, Manual suction and Ice located in Physiotherapy
room.
Splints, Aircast Boots
Additional Medical Supplies located in Physiotherapy room.
Nearest Hospital
Name and Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary,
Armthorpe Road,
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Tel: 01302 366666
Journey Time (Approx 10-15mins)
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/In the event of an injury Training is stopped and Player is not moved until physiotherapist assesses if required. Player is assessed pitch-side. Player is then moved by crutches or stretcher as appropriate to physiotherapy room where initial ax and PRICE is given. For suspected concussion, a pitch-side Player is removed from activity Immediately and SCAT-3 performed with Baseline comparison available in club medical records in paper format and on PMA. In the Event of Emergency If a player requires a hospital check but it is not a 999 emergency situation the player can be transferred by car to Doncaster Royal Infirmary with two members of staff present and players parents immediately informed prior to transfer. In the event of a 999 emergency and transfer for an acutely injured or ill player: Academy Physiotherapist Leads if first responder is NOT first team Physiotherapist or Academy Physiotherapist. Head Physiotherapist alerted to incident to assist if present. Academy Physiotherapist and Head Physiotherapist work together to stabilize player. Academy Physiotherapist or first responder maintains lead. Coaching staff directed to aid with equipment as required. Nominated person contacts 999 and relays details of incident as directed by clinical lead ASAP. Groundstaff alerted to incident to direct Ambulance from entrance of Cantley Park and open Pitchside Gate to allow unrestricted access to pitches. If air evacuation required ground staff will be alerted and act accordingly to clear the area. All other players are removed from area to maintain privacy and dignity and reduce distress. Match Day Cantley Park Y.T’s Oxygen, Defibrillator, Airways, Spinal Board, Neck brace, Crutches, fracture pack and stretcher located pitch-side. Ice located Pitch-side and available from Physiotherapy room. Additional Defibrillator located in main building. Additional 0xygen located in Physio room. In the event of Emergency Y.T Lead Physiotherapist leads in the event of an Emergency with away team Physiothera- pist, home coaches and Academy Sport Scientist acting as support where required. If a player requires hospital in a non 999 or ambulance situation and is stable and pain allows safe transfer by car an appropriate staff member will accompany the player and parent/guardian if present. If no parent guardian present two members of staff will accom- pany player (if situation allows this will be the Academy Sports Scientist and a coach to allow game to continue with Physiotherapist present). In the event of transfer of an acutely ill or injured player the Ambulance will be directed into Cantley Park by the Groundsman or a allocated member of staff and pitch-side gate will be opened to allow unrestricted Pitch access. Away Matches Away team provides EAP emailed to Y.T staff prior to game. Oxygen, defibrillator, crutches, fracture pack, neck brace and stretcher located pitch-side.
Doncaster Rovers FC Academy Emergency Action Plan 2019-2020 Venue: Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Lakeside, Doncaster, DN4 5JW Club Medical Staff on Duty: Youth Team Physiotherapist Rodger Wylde (07484298182) Part-time Sports Therapist Rick McGowan IFAS (07701083718) Part-time Physiotherapist Damon Khan BSc (Hons) MCSP ITMMiF (07786861229) Important on Site Staff: Academy Manager Tony Cook (07392 297738) Head of Coaching Steve Welsh (07790658179) Under 13’s to 16’s Lead Coach Tony Mee (07702 751251) Under 9’s to 12’s Lead Coach TBC All coaches are BFAS trained Training Nights: Medical cover is provided by IFAS qualified Medical staff at each training session. Keepmoat: Defibrillator is located in soccer centre reception. Crutches, fracture pack and stretcher are located in Academy staff office. Ice is available from First Team Doctors Room. There is NO oxygen located at the Keepmoat on training nights. Cantley Park: Defibrillator is located on wall of main building. A second defibrillator is kept in the physio room if Youth Team Physio is in attendance. Oxygen is available from the RED oxygen pack kept in the physio room at all times. A second GREEN oxygen pack is available if Youth Team Physio in attendance. Crutches, stretchers, neck brace and ice available in the Physiotherapy room. In the event of an If for any reason a member of the Medical Staff is unable to cover training at short notice, the Lead Phase Coach the takes responsibility for calling off the session/ deciding if the session goes ahead. All coaches are BFAS qualified. Each age group is provided with their own medical bag gloves, basic blood kit and resuscitation face mask protection. No on-site paramedics/ambulance Match Day Keepmoat (Sunday’s) 2 Members of Medical Staff if possible Lead Physio located on Athletics track, second member of staff floats between grass pitch and astro. All medical staff available by mobile phone (numbers provided above). doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/
Medical Room Main Stadium
Match day Medical Equipment Pitch side Defibrillator, Stretcher, neck brace
and Oxygen, etc located on the athletics track pitch with
the lead Physio. Second Defibrillator located in soccer centre reception. Spinal
Board located in Physio room under stadium.
No on-site paramedics/ambulance.
In the event of Emergency
Lead Physiotherapist/ most qualified person present acts as lead. Alerts other member of
staff for assistance and equipment as required.
If a player requires hospital but it is a non-ambulance or non 999 situation and the players
parents are not present, two members of staff will accompany the player to hospital after
contacting parent. This Should be a Full-Time member of staff alongside a coach or member
of the medical staff if appropriate.
In the event of a transfer of a severely injured or ill player requiring Ambulance Soccer
Centre reception staff will be alerted immediately and they will activate the Stadium EAP to
allow ambulance/ Air Ambulance access and alert security (Sundays).
For Cantley Park ground staff will be alerted and a member of staff will meet the ambulance
at the entrance to Cantley Park to direct the Ambulance and pitch-side gate will be opened to
allow unrestricted access to pitches.
Nearest Hospital
Name and Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary,
Armthorpe Road,
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Tel: 01302 366666
Journey Time (Approx 10-15mins)
Non-emergency treatment
Immediate pitch-side treatment available by BFAS coaches and medical staff maintaining
privacy and dignity at all times.
Immediate PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation) can be given pitch-side.
Players can be moved to medical room for further assessment if players parent/guardian
present.
Any Player with a suspected concussion is sat out immediately, parent informed if present
and player sent home with concussion guidelines. The player will be given a clinic
appointment with the Academy Physiotherapist and the F.A concussion guidelines to clear for
training.Medical Care Illness:
Injuries: Before training or games: Any illness
must be reported to your Coach and/or
Players are expected to report any Physiotherapist at the earliest
injuries other medical problems to the opportunity. This explains your absence
Coaching and Physiotherapy staff at the to your Coach and allows decisions to be
earliest opportunity. Failure to do so may made concerning your medical status.
result in delaying a return to playing. If During games: Feelings of illness should
you are unsure whether to train or play, be reported, as would an injury. Again,
you must see the Physiotherapist well this allows decisions to be made
before the session or matching starts, so concerning the Player’s Welfare.
that he/she has time to assess the
problem and notify the Coaching Staff. After games: Any feelings of illness
following a game must be reported in the
Players are expected to be punctual for same manner. This is particularly
treatment sessions, failure to do so may important in the even of a head injury,
result in the treatment/assessment the Physiotherapist or Doctor will give
times being cut short and in extreme advise as to sign and symptoms of
circumstances may result in no concussion. Parents/Guardians should
treatment being offered at all. A parent ensure that such information is gained
and guardian must be present during the from attending Medical Staff before your
treatment of a player. Players are also son leaves the ground.
expected to be punctual for both training
and matches; failure to do so may result
in insufficient warm-up time and
increase the risk injury.
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/Medical Information: If your contract address or telephone number changes please inform immediately your Academy Secretary. Please ensure that any medical problem e.g. asthma, diabetes etc are made know to both your Coach and the Medical Staff. Do not take any medication without knowing if it is on the prohibited list of the Football Association, ignorance is not a deference. By taking seemingly innocent medications you may be committing a drug offence, the penalties of which are severe. If you are unsure, gain clearance from the Medical Staff: Where medication is cleared to be taken e.g. Ventolin, please take responsibility for this yourself. Always carry your required medication with you and ensure those Staff responsible for you on the day are aware of your medical status.
Nutrition Carbohydrates can be split into:
Simple (such as confectionery, cakes,
Nutrition is an incredibly significant fizzy drinks) and complex (such as rice,
aspect of football- it can make the bread, pasta, potatoes, cereals, fruit)
difference between winning and losing!
Fats can be split into:
Particularly important is fluid intake – by Saturated (such as butter, margarine,
the time you feel thirsty your body is lard, pasties, cheese, whole milk) and
already dehydrated. We recommend unsaturated (sunflower oil, oily fish like
plenty of water of sports drinks, mackerel, nuts)
particularly on the day you are training
or playing match. Proteins include:
Foods such as milk, cheese, meat,
Here is a graph of the amounts yoghurt, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, and
of different food types a footballer pulses.
should be consuming in a typical
day. On top of these quantities you It is very hard to obtain all these foods in
should also be aiming for 5 portions 3 meals so snacking is important. The
of fresh fruit and vegetables a day. following foods make good, high
carbohydrates and relatively low fat
snacks that are suitable for a footballer:
Banana/Jam or honey sandwiches,
muesli bars, sweetened popcorn, fruit
cakes / scones, muffins, crumpets,
bagels, pancakes, pop tarts, cereal, jelly
cubes, jaffa cakes, wine gums, jelly
babies, low fat rice pudding, yoghurt,
milkshakes, fruits, dried fruit or sports
drinks.
15% Fat
25% Protein
60% Carbohydrates
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/Pre training / match diet During training & matches Eat at least 2/3 hours before exercise. Fluids are very important, try to drink Your meal should be high in complex something, water is better than nothing. carbohydrates. Try not to eat foods high The best is little and often. Isotonic in fat like cheese, they take longer to drinks are a good source of re-hydration. digest Drink plenty of water or juice to prevent becoming thirsty and dehydrated. Do not try anything new, especially before a match. Examples of good pre-match meals Grilled fish with baked potatoes and vegetables Pasta with tomato sauce Baked beans on toast Rice with salad Always ensure you eat something before a game. If you don’t feel like eating try something light such as fresh fruit or carbohydrate drink. Simple carbohydrates are found in foods such as fruits, milk, and vegetables. Cakes, candy and other refined sugar products are simple sugars, which also provide energy but lack vitamins, minerals and fibre. Foods such as bread, legumes, rice, pasta and starchy vegetables contain complex carbohydrates.
8 Pillars
Integrating psychosocial
into our programme
Background Each of the 8 Pillars has been defined,
This is designed to provide an initial staged (FDP, YDP and PDP), has
framework for academy coaches to observable behaviours and some
consider integrating the development of outlines of coaching interventions /
key psychological attributes through behaviours.
coaching practice.
These are not intended to be prescriptive
The framework is in the form of the 8 sessions but more around principles of
Psychosocial Pillars which has been the way in which we might think about
created from a range of research in designing our sessions.
youth sport, coaching science and talent
development.
Player/Parent workshop are planned in
through the season for all age groups to
ensure that 8 Pillars is integrated into
the programme of study.
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/Education Individual learning plans
• Liaise with all schools every 12 • A KEY FOCUS THIS SEASON
weeks regarding progress. • Designated times
• Player workshops. • Player awareness
• 1-1 Player Support when needed. • Player led
• Open door policy for all • The role of the coaching team
parent(s)/guardian(s) who require (review/monitor/guide)
support.
• Absolutely Vital
Target setting
• Targets are designed to support
players progress
• DO NOT ignore the development of
strengths
• These will be season long targets –
reviewed every 8 weeks – unless the
level of challenge needs to be
increased.
• Recorded on the PMAGeneral Information
Stadium Address: Training Ground Address:
Keepmoat Stadium The Elite Performance Centre
Stadium Way Cantley Park
Doncaster Ascot Road
South Yorkshire Cantley
DN4 5JW Doncaster
01302 764664
doncasterroversfc.co.uk/academy/
Senior Staffing List
Major Shareholders: Terry Bramall, David Blunt, Marion Watson, Gavin Baldwin
Chairman: David Blunt
Vice Chairman: Andy Watson
Chief Executive: Gavin Baldwin
Director of Finance: Richard Poole
Club Doncaster Foundation Chief Executive: Lucy Nickson
Doncaster Rovers First Team Manager: Darren Moore
Academy Secretary: Shelley Tonge
Head of People & Culture and designated Safeguarding Officer: Kirsty Cavanagh
Academy Manager: Tony Cook
Head of Coaching: Steve Welsh
Head of Schoolboy Phase: Tony Mee
Head of Professional Development Phase: Paul Stancliffe
Head of Medical: Jonathan Chatfield
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