The three-year programme, co-ordinated by the FA and funded by Tesco and the National Sports Foundation, aims to give one million children in England top-quality skills coaching by summer 2010 and Guernsey FA will be working with Middlesex FA who is one of the twelve pilot counties in the programme.
Two of the 66 specialist skills coaches employed by the FA, will visit Guernsey in March and will focus on raising technical standards at the 5-11 age group, when ball skills are ingrained.
The skills coaches will put on sessions in schools, so that youngsters can be inspired to get active and maximise their ability, whatever the level.
"At grassroots level, the skills programme will enable us to begin the challenge of raising the technical bar in English football at the key 5-11 year-old developmental stage. It is also about providing specialist, quality coaching to give young players an enjoyable, stimulating environment to maximise their ability.
5-11 year olds can sign up at www.thefa.com/skills to join 'the greatest club in England'. On registering, youngsters can watch coaching videos, download skills challenges and get specialist advice and encouragement.
If you have any further enquiries on the FA Skills Programme please contact The Football Development Officer Paul.Mooney@guernseyfa.com or on 01481 200 443 option 4