Currie Star FC

@curriestar2009 Final team talk

Autumn vibes incoming! 🍁🍂 The days are getting shorter and quite frankly we can’t think of anywhere we’d rather hibernate. If you’re in need of some seasonal interiors inspiration, look no further than our show home at Printers Place, Paisley.

Superb team performance sees the Div 1 boys run out 9-1 winners against @Hutchie_Vale . Been a really solid start to life in Div 1 but lots of tests lie ahead.

In the last two years since joining a committee at a football club I have learnt the biggest lessons ever. As a coach... you go to training sessions, you go to matches, you go the odd managers meeting and if your not using council pitches you mark out a pitch. That alone is hard work let alone taking on the most unsavoury part which is that you take flack from parents who don’t realise you are still paying for your child too. HOWEVER as a committee member and a manager this year I decided to take three weeks from training, I even dare to take a holiday. In that three weeks I was still dealing with: * new teams * Teams leaving * Player enquiries * Registrations * Sorting out players and parents that decide to leave despite having put out numerous amount of messages months before. * Kit orders which some how have to be collected during my busiest period of work * Equipment orders * Organising the collection of data for dbs so that new teams can actually run * League meetings * Parent enquiries and complaints which may have started from earlier during the season * Chasing up of subs so that bills can be paid for the season ahead. * Keeping on top of other managers. * Cut time short at work to interview new coaches You can’t really blame my wife for the sheer fact that whilst I’m meant to be taking a break my mind actually hasn’t switched off taking time away from my family. Now let’s not forget the fact that like other parents I too will pay my subs, I too am self employed , i too have family members ,I too have children and a family. Now over the course of the season il be doing my best like other committee members to ensure that the upkeep of the club is run. When there’s heavy rain forecasted il be getting down the club super early to make a call on pitches whilst others are slowly getting out of their bed and waking up and waiting for my call or text. However whilst I will do all the above I will also get it wrong at times. I will make the wrong decision at times , the wrong sub, perhaps make a wrong decision whilst trying to ref and run the team at the same time. Sadly I’ve listened to parents and grandparents from my own club slate other managers and committee members on the sidelines forgetting that these VOLUNTEERS stepped up quite simply when no one else did. Different clubs do things differently as I have found out first hand. I am doing the job that at some clubs has four people doing, but at other clubs doesn’t even have one. WE ARE VOLUNTEERS. So on behalf of every grassroots coach in the country can I please ask every grassroots parent to ensure that when they are perhaps having their conversations about the coach or managers on the sidelines, that they remember they have taken A LOT of time away from their own families and children to take time out for yours. This is all about the children in the team , however if you feel you could do some of the roles your club takes on then join the team, however if you can’t due to the problems and time constraints, which your child’s manager also has then please let them do the job they enjoy as best as they can. Many thanks, Every hardworking grassroots volunteer

New season started today for @curriestar2009 ⚽️ Currie Star FC managed to get over their Tynecastle Fc hoodoo with a great 7-2 win. Blues were 3-2 derby day winners vs div 3 newcomers Currie Hammers FC. Whites went down 3-1 to Cramond. Great to be back

ESSDA 2023 - All games must follow SFA/SYFA Player Pathway playing rules. These are not just ESSDA rules. scottishfa.co.uk/football-devel… At all age groups, corners must be played short. At all age groups (except 2012 9v9), restarts must be kick-ins (short side foot pass) not throw-ins

Introducing The Raeburn at Printers Place! 🌟 This imposing 4 bedroom townhouse has got it all. It’s available now for a fixed price of just £362,000 and it even comes with a complimentary flooring package. To find out more, head to edistonhomes.com.

ESSDA Fixtures for weeks 1, 2 and 3 are now available at essda.co.uk/arrange.asp Fixtures for weeks 4-15 will be published later in the week.

ESSDA Season 2023 Second Half starts on 20th August 2023. Teams from First Half will all move to the Second Half. If you want to make any changes, please let me know by 5th August 2023. See essda.co.uk/news.asp

Arrival day ⚽️ Today Heden came alive with teams arriving by all means of transportation, spreading joy and excitement throughout Gothenburg 🤩 #gothiacup #gothiacup2023

New course dates launched for SYFA Sports Injury First Aid for the rest of 2023 from September. Coaches should plan ahead & think about team registration. Teams can't be registered without minimum 6 months left on their qualification fatraining.co.uk/events/ #SYFA #FirstAid

A wonderful new 3G pitch has just been laid by @FifeCouncil at @DunfermlineHS. A facility for the community, paid for by the community. 🙌🏽 …Only to be badly vandalised on Saturday 😔. If you have any info that can help track those responsible please report to @PSOSDunfermline🙏

Sports Injury First Aid course delivered recently for coaches of Currie Star. A pleasure as always providing training to coaches from the club & excellent input throughout both days. Huge well done to all coaches #SYFA #SportsInjury #FirstAid #DRAB #ChildCPR #AED #Fractures

Please get in touch with @robmarshall83 if interested

Will put up a proper post later but BY FAR my best and biggest coaching achievement. What a group and thoroughly deserved (biased).

Super proud dad moment. Amazing from Finlay and his teammates 💙🏆

What a season!! Well done lads, Div 2 league winners. 🏆⚽️

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🏆 Congratulations to @CurrieStarFC U15s, Federation of Hearts Supporters Clubs Cup winners 2022/23! ➡️ Cup final coverage to follow. Register for an alert and discount code: yfsmedia.net/camerasatyourg…

Currie Star 2012’s are looking for players at all levels as we transition to 9’s. We train Monday & Wednesday night at Currie/Balerno. Message me if interested in a trial.

Currie Star Blues 2008 are looking for a keeper to join their squad to play SERYFA Division 2 next season. Training Monday and Wednesday nights and play Sunday afternoons. If interested contact David on 07766 668024 to chat.